Emerald Isle is the BEST Coastal Real Estate Bargain: Houses for Sale in Emerald Isle, NC

When you embark on the process of buying a beach home on the coast of North Carolina, you may have many questions such as which coastal community. I've addressed this question on my YouTube channel, "Emerald Isle Vacation Home Specialist."

I've had so many potential buyers that I've collected a great number of frequently asked questions that come up when homebuyers are interested in purchasing coastal property. Maybe you've had these same questions? Let's get some of them answered so that you can move ahead in the process of making your dream of owning a beach house in Emerald Isle, North Carolina a happy reality.

Why should I consider buying a beach house in Emerald Isle, NC?

Have you considered buying coastal property or a beach home in the town of Emerald Isle? If you love spending a few weeks out of the year here but find it just isn't enough then maybe it's time you considered a more permanent option. Did you know that Emerald Isle was chosen as one of the best places to find bargain beach real estate? It was. If that isn't incentive enough, there's more.

In a recent article by MarketWatch entitled "10 Beach Towns Where Real Estate is a Bargain," Emerald Isle is named among the top ten budget-friendly beach destinations not only in North Carolina but also in the entire United States.

What makes Emerald Isle, NC, one of the best bargains in beach real estate?

Noted for its proximity to the larger cities like Wilmington, NC, along with its 12 miles of quiet and pristine shoreline, Emerald Isle is also celebrated for its abundant fishing opportunities and plentiful water-sport options. The median home price in Emerald Isle is quoted at the $350,000 mark—which is higher than the overall median home price in the U.S. of $200,000—but still very much an affordable and budget-friendly option when you consider the amenities, location, and quality of life that you get for your real estate dollars, while also comparing it to pricing found in other beach real estate markets across the country.

How did Emerald Isle make the list of best budget-friendly beach real estate?

The real estate research firm RealtyTrac used current data and statistics for beach towns with a population under 50,000 residents combined with a high quality of life, and from there investigated which of those had the best bargains for homebuyers in search of purchasing a home at the beach. The study compared median prices for beach homes within those towns amongst each other, while noting the current home prices as compared to their housing-bubble peak price. Quality of life was also included in the criteria and focused on coastal areas with desirable weather, good air quality and low crime rates.

Here's another survey that has positive things to say about buying a beach home in Emerald Isle, NC. According to Investopedia:

• Emerald Isle, located on the Southern Outer Banks and part of the Crystal Coast area of North Carolina, has long been one of the most popular family vacation destinations on the east coast of the U.S.

• The permanent resident population is less than 5,000, but the population swells to as much as 10 times that amount, 50,000 or more, during the summer months.

• The local government of Emerald Isle works diligently to maintain the island's beauty and popularity with tourists through ordinances and restrictions designed to maintain a high standard of appearance in the city's real estate market.

• One of the draws for potential real estate investors is the fact that Emerald Isle, which has several seasonal events throughout the year, attracts more tourists, and therefore more potential renters, outside of just the summer months.

• Local property tax rates are relatively low as compared to many other North Carolina coastal towns.

When you are ready to look at owning property in Emerald Isle, NC or any other community along the Crystal Coast, visit my website at www.EIHomesforSale.com and request m free Guide to Living Where You Vacation or text your email address to: 919-308-2292.