Saturday, January 2, 2010

Tourism Helps Coastal Real Estate Sales Of Luxury Homes Rebound

By Hubert Miles

Coastal luxury homes likely conjure up mental images of crashing waves on the shoreline and large oceanfront homes overlooking miles of beautiful beaches as far as the eye can see. Images like these have fueled the passions of many to own their own coastal homes while visiting a favorite coastal vacation spot.

Scenic destinations and coastal resort towns provide some of the most beautiful luxury real estate spots along the east coast, gulf coast, and pacific coast lines in the United States. These coastal communities power the tourism industry and fuel the desire to own real estate on the ocean.

Quiet resort towns like Plymouth, Massachusetts and the Outer Banks of NC provide opportunities for those looking to own a piece of history. These historic towns are rich in historical significance. Many of these coastal areas are small fishing villages that have some sort of historical impact on the United States.

New construction properties have become popular choices in large urban areas. Many of these are luxury condo developments that offer views of the beach and ocean. In addition to great views, many of the units are spacious with a low maintenance lifestyle.

As urban areas seem to have an unquenched thrust for further development, investments opportunities seem to be endless with vacation rentals and condos powering the local real estate market. The smaller towns on the other hand are using zoning ordinances to restrict construction and preserve the history of the towns.

Closing Comments

Now is the time to own your coastal dream home. The real estate market is trying to make a comeback but prices are still low and bargains abound in the market. Contact a real estate agent today for a list of coastal homes available for sale.

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