Waterfront Property Pros and Cons Buying a home on the water can be one of the most rewarding real estate and vacation home investments that you can ever expect to make. Potential financial upside notwithstanding, purchasing a waterfront home can help provide you with serenity, incredible views and often recreational activities for the entire family, right in your backyard. What is a waterfront property ultimately worth to you and your family? What type of waterfront property suits your desired lifestyle? And what questions do you need to ask when buying waterfront real estate? These are all valid questions to consider when buying a waterfront home. I’m Diane Harris and as a realtor and lifestyle specialist in Naples SWFL, we are going to walk through the pros and cons of waterfront property and offer some tips for purchasing waterfront homes! Here in Naples Southwest Florida there are an incredible variety of waterfront properties. But the definition is the same. A waterfront property is defined as a lot or parcel which includes direct access to a body of water and that means it must be accessible within the property lines. That can be anything from a direct gulf access home on a canal in Port Royal, Aqualane or Royal Harbor to a home on a lake or a pretty retention pond with a lovely water fountain feature. Let's take a look at the Pros and Cons of owning waterfront Property. And look at some Tips for purchasing Waterfront Property. 1:20:00 - Pros of Waterfront Living 2:15:14 - Cons of Waterfront Living 4:22:00 - Flood Insurance for Waterfront Property 5:25:00 - Tips for Buying Waterfront Property 8:03:00 - Conclusion Join a fun group of SWFL residents who get weekly information about the best restaurants, local events, shopping, outdoor activities, and real estate in and around Naples and Southwest Florida. Never Miss a Thing in SWFL!! Click below to get free updates delivered to your inbox weekly! https://bit.ly/SWFLevents SUBSCRIBE to this channel if you want to learn about Naples Florida real estate, homeownership, or Lifestyle: https://bit.ly/LoveTheWayYouLiveNaple... Hi there. As you can probably tell, I love all things Naples Southwest Florida. As someone who moved from Colorado to Naples, I want to help others see what makes this area so special whether you live here or are considering moving to Florida. From our fabulous SWFL lifestyle to the beautiful communities and homes, there are so many things to appreciate. As a Lifestyle and Luxury Properties Specialist with William Raveis Real Estate, I am passionate about helping people achieve their real estate goals here in Paradise! Questions about Southwest Florida real estate, or lifestyle, connect with me. I look forward to helping you Love the Way You Live SWFL! 🔑 Diane Harris - Naples SWFL Realtor 📞 303-877-3582 📩 [email protected] 👉 https//www.LoveTheWayYouLiveNaples.com 🏖 FOLLOW DIANE: FACEBOOK: LoveTheWayYouLiveswfl INSTAGRAM: @lovethewayyoulivenaples LINKEDIN: dianeharrislovethewayyoulive DISCLAIMER: All content provided on lovethewayyouliveswfl.com and the Love The Way You Live SWFL YouTube channel/social media platforms is for informational/entertainment purposes only. The owner of Love The Way You Live SWFL makes no representations as to the accuracy or completeness of any information on this site or found by following any link on this site. Information provided is subject to change, please consult Diane directly or another licensed real estate agent to receive the best expertise for your specific situation. The owner of Love the Way You Live SWFL will not be liable for any errors or omissions in this information nor for the availability of this information. The owner will not be liable for any losses, injuries, or damages from the display or use of this information.