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Originally Posted by JilianBlue
Hi,
Is it unwise to buy a home in a lake community during the winter? The home in question is currently winterized and much of the community members are seasonal residents. The ground is obviously covered in snow right now, so it's tough to see the land and surrounding properties' land. The home has a septic tank and a well. It isn't waterfront, but is 500ish feet away from the waterfront (one house in between this home and the water). If you were looking to buy a home in a lake community, would you wait until the spring to better be able to evaluate the home & community? I've done loads of online research on the community - but I know that seeing it in the winter versus the spring/summer is very different.
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I would prefer to see a property when there was no snow covering everything but sometimes if it's a good deal you have to move fast. Only you can make that decision.
I know a couple homes on the water across the street from me were bought during the winter and the new owners have expressed disappointment in their waterfronts, the water is so weedy that it's really not swimmable.