Wake up after a good night’s sleep to the smell of fresh salty air. Gaze out over the Blue Zone and check out who is doing what on the water. Then sit down and ponder the big question…what are we going to do today? Should we spend time relaxing or sunbathing on the dock. Perhaps we should gather some neighbors, some food, and take the boat out for the afternoon. There is nothing quite like living on the water.

People naturally gravitate towards waterfront homes on the beach and inside harbors because it is an unbeatable lifestyle. Unlike beaches that are exposed to the open ocean, a harbor is a fairly calm body of water sheltered by natural or artificial barriers. Most harbors are natural and occur along many types of coastline: coves, lagoons, estuaries, lakeshores, and where rivers empty into larger bodies of water.

As can be expected, waterfront homes are amongst the most coveted and expensive. And because they are limited in numbers they always increase in value and represent good investments. Homes in a harbor enjoy many of the same benefits that their counterparts enjoy on the beach...better health and longevity, endless entertainment and recreation, a sense of community, and a distancing from the hustle bustle noise of the city. Living close to nature is a natural tranquilizer, and living on the water is probably the most enviable of all Lifestyles. The benefits are so fantastic they will make anyone say sign me up! So, stock up on life jackets, sunscreen and water toys and head to your next waterfront home to enjoy this next chapter in your life on the water!