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How to Buy Lakefront
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• So, you want to live on the lake! You choose
  wisely selecting Tellico Village and Rarity Bay
  communities. Now choose wisely selecting your
  lakefront investment. Here are a few key factors
  to consider
• Flat lot and close to the water
• How close is the house to the lake? How steep is
  the walk down to the lake? Virtually all lots in
  the area slope down to the lake, but some more
  than others, and some way more than others. A
  flat lot from the back of the house out to the
  lake is highly desirable. A house close to the
  lake is even better. Dont underestimate this.

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• When shopping for a house, walk down to the
  water, then walk back. If you are huffing and
  puffing or had to stop and rest part way, there
  is a good chance you wont walk down there often.
  If it was a gentle, easy, beautiful, leisurely
  stroll, you will more likely have your morning
  coffee or evening glass of wine right out on the
  dock.
• Orientation
• Which way does the sun rise and set? Can you
  enjoy the deck when you want to? In addition to
  the orientation relative to the compass, look at
  the orientation relative to the lot.

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• Builders tend to position the house to maximize
  the view, and sometimes that means the house is
  angled on the lot. Your lake view may actually be
  over a neighboring property.
• Lakefront non-dockable
• What is non-dockable? When the water level drops,
  it retracts from the shallower areas, typically
  at the ends of the coves. At its lowest, these
  lots may have very shallow or even no water
  frontage at all. Typically there is also a strip
  of POA (Property Owners Association) controlled
  land between the house and the lake.

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• These lots can have a great lakefront view
  unobstructed by boat docks and access to swim and
  launch a canoe however, if youre an active
  boater and want your boat in your backyard, then
  this is not for you. If you love to sit out by
  the lake, want a lake view, and access to swim or
  canoe, and are on a non-lakefront budget
  (generally less than 500,000), then this option
  can be hundreds of thousands of dollars less than
  dockable lots.
• Cove versus main channel and deep water docks
• The TVA app is a great tool to see exactly what
  the lake level is and how the level changes
  throughout the year.

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• During May through October, the lake is generally
  at its highest level, and December through March
  it is at its lowest level. A deep water dock will
  have sufficient water depth to get your boat in
  and out when the lake is low. It turns out that
  most boaters winterize their boats and do not go
  boating in the colder low water level in December
  through March. Buying a lakefront home has many
  tradeoffs. Consider how important this really is
  to your overall lakefront experience.
• View
• You know what a great view is when you see it.
  Some people love the 180 degree sweeping view of
  the wide open main channel.

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• Some people love the more cozy views of the trees
  and other awesome lakefront houses that you see
  in a cove. Some people want to be in the action
  with a view of boats and yachts driving by. Watch
  to see if you have a seasonal view and what will
  be visible or not visible by season. When the
  leaves fall, that generally opens up the view of
  both the lake and the other homes nearby. Your
  awesome view when you buy a house in January may
  not be so awesome in August. Your private
  location in August may appear closer to the
  neighbors house than you thought in January.
  Another thing to consider is your relationship to
  other peoples boat docks. Sometimes your water
  view is littered with other boat docks some of
  them huge and sticking out to what looks like
  right in front of your house.

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• Quiet location
• You wake up to a buzzing noise thinking that we
  are under attack by bumble bees! Nope, that is
  just the jet skis. Some places are ideal for jet
  skis and water skiing, and others are not. Choose
  wisely when you select your lakefront investment.
• Are there hot deals on the lake?
• You bet! If you have vision and an open mind,
  there are some excellent opportunities. Consider
  Rarity Bay, which can sometimes be overlooked.

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• Rarity Bay offers some outstanding lakefront
  homes both main channel and back bay, flat lake
  lots with a gentle slope to the water, very high
  quality construction, and at an outstanding
  value. Another possible hot deal is if you
  consider doing some remodeling. Some lakefront
  homes that were built 15 years ago picked the
  best lots, and now all they need is some updating
  for a great value. The best way get the hot deal
  is to do your homework in advance, so when a
  great opportunity comes up, you are ready. You
  need to be working with a Real Estate Broker to
  get your boots on the ground to know how much
  buys what in what area. You need an MLS Direct
  Email Feed, so when a new house hits the market,
  you know about it on day one, not a few days
  later when its too late. Multiple offers and
  back-up offers are happening. Be ready. Be first.

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• Take the Next Step
• If you are looking to buy a home, our Tellico
  Village Crye Leike team are dedicated realtors
  devoted to helping you every step of the way and
  guiding you through your home search and buying
  process. Our realtors specialize in East
  Tennessee, Tellico Village Real Estate and the
  surrounding area. Retiring and looking in the
  area? Aiming to buy more than just a home but in
  finding a like-minded community? Tellico Village
  is sure to check off all your must haves! Contact
  one of our realtors today to get one step closer
  your next home and the lake the lake in your
  backyard!

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  Tennessee and also dealing with Tellico Village
  real estate. For forty years, we have delivered a
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