{"id":5174,"date":"2021-09-07T14:50:01","date_gmt":"2021-09-07T21:50:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/?p=5174"},"modified":"2021-09-07T14:50:01","modified_gmt":"2021-09-07T21:50:01","slug":"so-you-want-to-buy-a-cottage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/so-you-want-to-buy-a-cottage","title":{"rendered":"So…You Want to Buy a Cottage!?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Whether in the mountains or by the water, there are fabulous cottage options available for those looking for a seasonal home!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Seasonal homes are known by many different names, and the names\noften vary depending upon location. You may hear them called camps, cottages,\nbeach houses, cabins, or chalets. Many are located near the water, but\nsometimes they are secluded in the woods or in the mountains. No matter what we\nname them, these properties call to us and remind us of the carefree holidays\nof our youth. Seasonal homes are the root of fond memories that include days on\na beach and in the water, and evenings by a campfire, roasting marshmallows,\ntelling stories, and eating s’mores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nonetheless, buying a vacation home is not for the faint of heart.\nIt is important to do your research before deciding to make an investment. Read\non for some considerations when searching for the perfect cottage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Properties to Match Your Lifestyle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Are you longing for quiet walks on the beach or is boating and aquatic sport more your thing? Maybe you’re a hiker or a mountain biker and you want to spend your down time out on the trail. The point is that every area has its unique attributes, and you should know what they are before you visit properties in those areas. I recommend that you work with a Realtor\u00ae who is knowledgeable and experienced in your area of interest. Your Realtor\u00ae should provide you with local information to make sure that it makes sense for you, your family, and your lifestyle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A word to the wise: if your desire is to live by the water, make sure the property you purchase is not located in a flood zone! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Water Access and Systems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are two additional items to consider with every vacation home<\/a>: drinking water and wastewater. If the property is not located in a built-up area, you will need to explore alternatives to municipal water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many ways to bring potable water to your vacation\nproperty. You can draw from a lake or river, or have a drilled, dug, bored, or\nsand point well. There are also many types of purification systems and\ntreatments, including UV filters, that can make your drinking water safe. For a\nsimple solution, some folks just bring in their water in large containers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wastewater can mean an outhouse, a holding tank, grey water systems,\nor septic systems. Know what types of system you are getting with your purchase\nand have them inspected before you buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seasonal Schedules and Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Seasonal cottages are usually opened in the spring and closed in the fall. Ask the sellers to go through their routine with you or ask them to give you their contractor’s contact information. This will make learning and keeping up with your cottage maintenance schedule easier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also recommend that you ask for a list of all the local service providers the sellers have used in the past. Keep it handy in preparation for any repairs or replacements that may arise after you take ownership. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sense of Community<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many clients said that they have a deeper sense of community with\ntheir cottage neighbours than they do at home. Personally, I have witnessed weddings\non the beach between cottage owners\u2019 children, fundraisers for local hospitals,\nand much more. Perhaps the secret to connecting is the fact that everyone is\nthere for the same purpose: to unwind, relax, and enjoy the environment and\nthemselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Availability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When is the best time to buy a cottage? People are more sentimentally\nattached to their vacation home than their primary residence, resulting in\nwanting \u201cone last summer\u201d before they sell. For this reason, you may see an\nincrease in cottages on the market in August and into the fall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Concluding Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Take your time and have a look at what is available regardless of\nthe season.  Once you make the leap,\nenjoy the cottage experience as often as possible (weather permitting)! Be\nready for the fun next summer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Grace Kidd of Realty Executives On The Bay, Inc. Brokerage<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

About the Author:<\/em><\/strong> Grace Kidd is the Broker of Record for Realty Executives On The Bay Inc., Brokerage and specializes in residential and vacation properties<\/a>. She is heavily involved in the Midland, Penetanguishene, and Southern Georgian Bay communities.  When she isn\u2019t working on her real estate business, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling the world.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Seasonal homes are known by many different names, and the names often vary depending upon location. You may hear them called camps, cottages, beach houses, cabins, or chalets. Many are located near the water, but sometimes they are secluded in the woods or in the mountains. No matter what we name them, these properties call … Continue reading So…You Want to Buy a Cottage!?<\/span> →<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[775,25,419,835,1124],"tags":[5187,425,59,427],"yst_prominent_words":[5186,2271,5177,5176,5174,5184,5185,5180,546,1934,792,5183,4156,5171,5179,4510,1111,1192,2918,1996],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5174"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5174"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5174\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5178,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5174\/revisions\/5178"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5174"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5174"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5174"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.realtyexecutives.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=5174"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}