Many things must be considered when buying waterfront property, including lake or river quality, shore quality, regulations for using the lake or river, local amenities, what the surrounding area offers, neighbors, costs, how the body of water looks at various times of year, and much more. Below are publications that will prepare new waterfront property owner for life on the water and guide potential buyers of waterfront property make the right choice.
Resources & Publications
Choosing the Right Waterfront Property
Many things must be considered when buying waterfront property, including lake or river quality, shore quality, regulations for using the lake or river, local amenities, what the surrounding area offers, neighbors, costs, how the body of water looks at various times of year, and much more. All this is discussed in detail in order to help buyers of waterfront property make the right choice.
Life on The Edge: Owning Waterfront Property
This practical and easily understood publication provides an overview on a host of topics such as selecting a place, living with wildlife, wells and septic systems, zoning near water, your rights near the water, saving your shore, piers and docks and plant control. At the end of each chapter you will find references for further reading.
