Move Over Coastal Towns Some Top Waterfront Listings are Not Where You’d Expect By Marlene Ridgway
Popular waterfront areas such as California and Florida remain top choices, but buyers and builders are setting their sights on some unexpected zip codes to secure water frontage.
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roximity to the water has always been a top selling point in luxury real estate. These desirable areas with beach access and water views may have started out small, but the demand for waterfront property made a habit of transforming these towns into booming tourist destinations with limited inventory. Today, lake and riverfront homes are gaining the attention they deserve. According to Savannah CEO, the market for lake homes and lots in Georgia saw a 30-percent increase in the summer of 2024.
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Lake Living Life on the water creates a stronger connection to nature, offers breathtaking views, makes boating and other water sports accessible, and inspires a relaxed lifestyle. It’s no surprise that discerning buyers find lakefront options appealing. Washington offers beguiling waterfront options along the coast and among the state’s 8,000 lakes. However, other unexpected areas such as Lake Norman, North Carolina, which saw
Built in 2009, Terranea Resort was previously the site of Marineland, an aquatic-themed amusement park from the 1950s to the 1980s.