Vacation and second homes on the Texas Coast
The sandy beaches, warm waters and various activities give the Texas Coast an irresistible allure.
Some people choose to purchase a second home as an investment, with the intention of renting it out to others when they are not using it. Others purchase a second home as a place to escape to for vacation or to spend time with family and friends. Some people use their second home as a place to retire to or to spend their golden years.
There are several factors to consider when purchasing a second home. These can include the location, size and style of the property, the local market conditions, and the cost of ownership. It is important to carefully consider all these factors and to consult with financial professionals before deciding. It is also a good idea to do your own research and to carefully evaluate the potential risks and rewards of any investment before deciding.
Vacation and second home market work requires understanding of the recreation and lifestyle market, tax treatments, and real estate investment.
- Texas is one of the nation’s fastest growing states and strongest economies. Texas has now been named as the number one state in economic development by Business Facilities magazine.
- With this kind of economic strength and population growth, residents of Texas’ metropolises alone provide a large continual supply of buyers for our coastal properties. Factor in the growing interest we have from out-of-state and international buyers – and our future never looked better.
Texas’ mighty Metros (Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, and Austin) are ranked among the nation’s most thriving cities, and they each have a favorite resort area on the Texas Coast within driving distance.
- South Padre Island is minutes from Brownsville and a few hours from McAllen / Monterrey
- Port Aransas is minutes from Corpus Christi and a few hours from San Antonio / Austin
- Galveston is an hour from Houston, and Crystal Beach an hour from Beaumont
- Dallas is a one-hour flight to any area on the Texas coast.
Happiness ROI
According to the latest science, Happiness is not about stuff, it’s about experiences and relationships, obviously love, so the Texas coast is one of your best gets for investing in you and your family’s long-term happiness! In addition, your friends’ happiness, and the many families that rent your second home for getaway-get togethers! Invest to bring more happiness into the world.
Buying a Second Home
Our twenty-five years living on the Texas coast can uniquely help you determine the type of ownership that’s best for you, for example, income, vacation, or retirement.
Most people looking for a second home are doing so for:
- investment, to earn money from rental income or home-value appreciation
- vacation, to find a destination for the family and friends to getaway and get-together
- retirement, to establish a place to enjoy living after leaving the workforce
Choosing and staying focused on your goals will help you make better decisions, for example regarding the property type, location, and whether you will rent it out. Knowing whether home type or home location is driving your decision will help you create a balance between the two.
For example, you might decide to buy a condo instead of a single-family home to buy in a more desirable area. Or you may decide to shift your location if your heart is set on owning a single-family home.
We’d like to help answer these questions and more such as:
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