Buying a Vacation Home in the Summer

As you scroll through pages of lake houses and dream of owning your own Texas Hill Country vacation home, timing will be on your mind. With summer approaching, you may be wondering if summer is a good time to buy a vacation home, or if it is better to wait for the fall and winter months to begin your search.Buying a Vacation Home in the Summer in Horseshoe Bay

Though there are always pros and cons to any real estate deal, buying a vacation home in the summer can be perfect timing, and here's why.

Flexible Schedules

For many people, summertime represents a flexible schedule. If you have kids in school, the summer is probably the best time to look for a vacation home. With a flexible schedule, you can easily make the trips you need to to look at potential vacation homes, and then close on the house and set it up. While you won't be moving into the vacation home fully, you should still anticipate spending at least one trip setting it up with furniture and necessities. The flexibility of summertime will make this process easier than a trip during the school year.

 Thorough Test Drive

Another reason summer is the perfect time to look for a vacation home is because you will see a potential property at its prime. By viewing the property, and the surrounding area, during the summer you can get a true idea of what it would be like to vacation in it every summer. Seeing the trees in full summer mode, swimming in the lake, and getting an idea of how crowded the community is during the busy season are all perks of looking for your lake house or vacation home during the summer.

If you look for a vacation home during the winter, you may not have a full picture of what you are getting. Landscaping will be difficult to discern, and favorite features of the property might not catch your eye during the off-season.

To get a full idea of how good a fit a particular home might be, consider planning a thorough "test drive" by booking a rental near to the area you are shopping in. Take note (literally, we suggest writing down your thoughts) of what you like and don't like about the rental you are in. Drive around the area and consider which neighborhood you prefer. Ask yourself whether a lakefront property, walkability, or mature trees are a priority to you. Try different water sports to see whether having a private dock and boat on site will be important, or whether swimming and fishing are enough to make your vacation dreams come true.

During the summer, you will also find more people in these lake towns, and that means the perfect opportunity to talk to both returning tourists, full-time residents, and vacation home owners in the area to find out what they love about the area. We want you to be fully satisfied with your purchase of a vacation home, and sometimes asking people who are in your shoes is the best way to get the insight you need.

More Availability

It is common to see more vacation homes on the market during the summer than any other season. The real estate market, in general, tends to heat up during the summer months, with more properties available to view.

If you are looking for a vacation home on a limited house hunting trip, the more options available to you, the better. By shopping at a strategic time, you are more likely to find what you are looking for in an efficient manner.

To find out more about buying a vacation home in the Texas Hill Country or around the Horseshoe Bay real estate market, contact our office at any time.

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57
Acres
6
Days on Site
163741
MLS
No description available...
$3,995,000
Neighborhood: Lago Escondido
4
Beds
4F21/2
Baths
4,600
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
8
Days on Site
163706
MLS
This remarkable estate nestled in the coveted Lago Escondido boasts over 4600 square feet of luxurious living space, offering panoramic lake vistas that extend as far as the eye can see....
2
Beds
2
Baths
103.88
Acres
3
Days on Site
163770
MLS
Located in the highly sought-after Johnson City, Texas, this phenomenal 103+/- acre ranch is a rare gem. Boasting a spacious home, the property features two generously sized bedrooms and two full...
1
Beds
1
Baths
1,000
Sq.Ft.
4
Days on Site
163747
MLS
As you drive on what feels like a road leading into an estate you cross the cattle guard and the acreage is to your left with beautiful native cedar and oak trees. As you enter into the very private...
$2,999,999
Neighborhood: Gran Sabana
5
Beds
4
Baths
3,424
Sq.Ft.
2019
Year Built
2
Days on Site
163781
MLS
Custom home on the perfect waterfront lot at Inks Lake. This 1.5 Story has it all! Four bedrooms on the main level and a guest suite on the upper level with a full bath. This 5 Bedroom , 4 Full...
$2,800,000
Neighborhood: Pedernales
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,800
Sq.Ft.
1997
Year Built
7
Days on Site
163719
MLS
21 minimally restricted acres comprised of 4 lots in Johnson City, Texas! This hill top property offers stunning 360 degree views of the Texas Hill Country right at the gateway to Fredericksburg,...
$2,150,000
Neighborhood: Trails Of Hsb
3
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
3,302
Sq.Ft.
2018
Year Built
2
Days on Site
163786
MLS
The Trails of Horseshoe Bay defines an incomparable dream lifestyle with lakeside waterfront, breathtaking views, rolling green pastures and natural oak studded hill country topography tumbled into...
$1,750,000
Neighborhood: Oo Ranchettes
3
Beds
2
Baths
18.7
Acres
6
Days on Site
163720
MLS
Welcome to 12041 W Ranch Road 152! Located just 10 miles West of Llano on the Castell Highway this property presents a rare opportunity to have your own piece of paradise in the Texas Hill Country....
$1,750,000
Neighborhood: Horseshoe Bay P
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,181
Sq.Ft.
1987
Year Built
3
Days on Site
163771
MLS
Location, Location, Location! Perfectly East facing waterfront in the core of Horseshoe Bay Resort. This home features 118' feet of waterfront. It is protected with cove water with open water views...
$1,500,000
Neighborhood: Escondido
26,000
Sq.Ft. Lot
6
Days on Site
163736
MLS
One of the last water access lots left in Escondido. Over a half acre with frontage on Pecan Creek, leading to Lake LBJ. Beautiful trees along the shoreline. Level, and located across the street...
$1,399,000
Neighborhood: Sunrise Beach Unit 2A
2
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
1,431
Sq.Ft.
1964
Year Built
7
Days on Site
163721
MLS
Lake LBJ large cove waterfront with highly coveted east facing lakeside orientation. The property has a 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath home with open living and great views of the lake. The split level has the...
$1,200,000
Neighborhood: Los Escondidos
0.4
Acres
3
Days on Site
163759
MLS
Fantastic lakefront opportunity to build your dream home. Close to all the activities and shops the Hill Country & Marble Falls has to offer when you're not on the lake. Potential to combine other...

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