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Now is the time to buy a Waterfront Foreclosure !

Port Charlotte Punta Gorda Real Estate written by Joe Kendall Broker Associate with Sandals Realty Waterfront and Foreclosure Specialist. When looking to buy waterfront property here in Port Charlotte, Cape Coral, Fort Myers Florida and thru-out southwest Florida.There are some things to cconsider besides the home your searching to buy. There are several "points of interest" you should review before making a decision on a waterfront home. Here are a few good points to consider. 

 Always do a visual inspection of the seawall. Look for stress cracks, grumbled concrete, rain water should be draining over the seawall edge to the canal not behind the wall where the yard and see wall meet.

Repairing or even replacing a seawall can be very costly. If there are signs of damage you mat want to have the seawall inspected by a marine contractor?

  I can give you a good idea of what can be done to fix or repair the problem. ( I live on water as well here and I have general repairs that have to be done to maintain your property.

 If there is a boat lift? Test the lift and review the conditions of the decking and pilings. You can tell if pilings and boards are loose and in need of repair.

 We have lots of waterways here in southwest Florida. You need to know what the canal depth is at low tide? How is the navigational route to Open Water? How long of boat ride to The river or open water? Any Bridges? Clearance height for your boat at high tide?  I know all the bridge locations and the height at high and low tide. 

 What is the elevation rating on the property in regards to Flood Insurance? You should always get three quotes on home owners insurance. ( I will help you with getting insurance quotes.               

If the property dose not have a dock? What are the chances to have one built? What restrictions would there be? Again a Marine contractor can give you and estimate and let you know the cost and restrictions on building a dock on a location you might have some interest.  ( I have contacts of the best people in the industry )

Buying waterfront property is a very rewarding adventure! You just have to take a few more steps in the process, Do a little more home work and you will be very pleased when it's all said and done! Now is the time to buy your Waterfront Property ! The prices are very good, the selection and

locations have  never been better! Be sure to work with a Waterfront Specialist !

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 I look forward to working with you!

Joe Kendall, Broker Associate Sandals Realty
Waterfront & Foreclosure Specialist
Phone 239-560-0726 Fax 239-236-0422
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