Are you looking for a wooden beachside home? A place where you can take the family at weekends, and step off the deck to walk the dog along the shore? If so, then New Jersey just might be the right location for you. Happily, you can find out all about buying a vacation home there in the post below.

A home on the beach can be a fantastic place to spend your vacation.

Area

Of course, choosing the right area is one of the critical foundations of being happy with your purchase in New Jersey. If you are looking for a quieter village-like feeling, then Two Harbors is probably your best bet.

However, if you want to be as close to all of the amenities as possible, while still being able to choose a property with plenty of coastal charm, buying in Avalon is usually the right choice. In fact, in Avalon, you will find all sort of facilities such as a zoo, plenty of beaches, and some great shopping on Dune Drive as well, which make it an excellent location for a family getaway.

Getting the right realtor

Once you have considered the areas you like, it's time to find a realtor that can help you find your dream property. Of course, there are a range of real estate agents that deal with property in New Jersey. Although it is worth noting that one in particular, namely Holly Rennie has just won the Platinum Circle of Excellent again! In fact, you can find out more about Holly Rennie by visiting her website, just as you can with other realtors that serve the area. Something that can help you find just the right agent for your needs.

Your needs

Of course, before you can start to view properties in New Jersey, you must consider what you need from your investments. One issue of critical concern is how many bedrooms it will have as you will want to be able to house everyone in your immediate family comfortably, as well as additional guests on occasion.

You'll also want to give some thought as to how far from the beach you are willing to live. The reason being that you can reduce the costs involved when not living beach front directly, but for some, this is the critical appeal of living so close to the coast!

Cost involved

Finally, before you can go ahead with viewing properties and making offers, you really need to consider all the costs that are involved. In particular, in a premium location like New Jersey, which is so close to New York City it's not just the initial buying price of the property that you have to worry about, but the maintenance and living costs, and even the transportation expense that will get you there as well.

After all, the home you are looking at maybe in budget, but if the rest of the costs aren't you won't get as much fun, or use out of it and so it won't be a smart investment!

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