Forever Home vs. Financial Windfall

Three Compelling Reasons to Invest in a House by the Lake

When making the decision to purchase an existing home or build a new construction home by the lake, it’s normal to be hit by a wave of emotions that’s not unlike the wake from a speedboat. One minute, you may be drawn to the natural beauty that only a lake front property can provide. The next, you might begin to fret over concerns of higher insurance rates, the possible need to purchase flood insurance and the cost of maintenance. As the builder of luxury lake homes, Green River Builders believes the good that comes with owning a house on the lake far outweighs the bad. Current trends in the marketplace support that belief. We’ve all heard the saying… “You never know how many friends you have until you own a lake house,” but the benefits extend far beyond your growing collection of friends…

1)     Lake Life Holds Serious Allure:  

With the hum of boat motors in the air and the heavenly aroma from dozens of grills coming in on the breeze, lake life is a rarefied and much-loved way of life.There’s a different pace, a unique vibe – where every day feels like a vacation day. Green River Builders did our homework when selecting lakes on which to build. Both Lake Oconee and Lake Keowee boast rich lifestyles, excellent Main Street communities nearby and loads of scenic splendor.

2)     The Shifting Landscape of the Corporate World is Highly Favorable

‍For eons, homebuyers believed that you either had to live close to the office or within a short drive of a major travel corridor that would help make workday commutes less painful. With more and more companies adopting a remote work environment in recent years, the distance you can live from your office has grown by leaps and bounds. You simply need to have a strong internet connection and a magnificent home office environment that inspires productivity (Green River Builders is highly skilled at building those, too!) Just imagine swapping lunch at your desk in a traditional office for a quick picnic on your lakeside dock or – even better –a boat ride to a local lakeside eatery!

3)     A Wise Investment… Whether You Stay or You Go!

‍Regardless of the initial motivation of your lake house purchase – a second home, a forever home or an investment home – selecting a sought-after destination like a lake for your next home is generally a wise investment. Given the elevated levels of scarcity in the market right now, it’s particularly wise to build from the ground up – a house crafted to meet your distinctive needs and tastes. Should you choose to sell in the future, chances are high that you’ll be met with a favorable audience of buyers who are drawn to your lake property for many of the same reasons you were. You may come into the situation thinking you are simply investing, then falling in love and making it your forever home. OR you may think this will be the forever home of your dreams, only to learn that you miss the hustle-bustle of the city and turn it into an investment property for an unexpected, previously unplanned financial windfall. Either way, it’s a win-win!

Green River Builders would be honored to lead construction of your luxury lake house on Lake Oconee or Lake Keowee. To learn more about our capabilities and the two lakes where we are currently building or to view our available floor plans, visit us online at www.GreenRiverBuilder.com.Like what you see? Call our team at 770-790-1096 to start a dialogue about what a dream home by the lake means to you!

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