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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$4,500,000
Neighborhood: Horseshoe Bay
3
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
4,023
Sq.Ft.
2004
Year Built
7
Days on Site
166080
MLS
Gentleman's ranch located in the heart of Horseshoe Bay. Large custom Ranch house with swimming pool, triple garage, tack room, and Horse Barn with five stalls. A One Of A Kind Property located on...
$4,500,000
Neighborhood: Horseshoe Bay
3
Beds
3F11/2
Baths
4,023
Sq.Ft.
2004
Year Built
6
Days on Site
166098
MLS
Gentleman's ranch located in the heart of Horseshoe Bay. Large custom Ranch house with swimming pool, triple garage, tack room, and Horse Barn with five stalls. A One Of A Kind Property located on...
2
Beds
1
Baths
388
Acres
7
Days on Site
166075
MLS
Discover a breathtaking 388+/- acres of rolling hill country in the heart of lower San Saba County, a stone's throw away from the charming towns of Llano and Mason. Situated just north of Fredonia...
$3,349,000
Neighborhood: Lula Haywood
5
Beds
5F11/2
Baths
4,634
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
6
Days on Site
166091
MLS
FINANCING AVAILABLE AT 2% BELOW PRIME FIXED RATE !! Sit back and relax at this stunning lakeside paradise! This home not only offers an abundance of amazing views up, down, and across the lake, but...
$2,975,000
Neighborhood: Granite Ridge
5
Beds
5F11/2
Baths
7,589
Sq.Ft.
2006
Year Built
3
Days on Site
166148
MLS
Welcome to your Hill Country Hilltop Oasis. Enjoy views for miles on this private estate on 27.5 ag exempt acres with dual residences in Spicewood. Mountainous views include Backbone Ridge,...
$2,290,000
Neighborhood: Horseshoe Bay P
5
Beds
4
Baths
3,374
Sq.Ft.
2020
Year Built
3
Days on Site
166134
MLS
Perfectly located in the center of Horseshoe Bay, just steps away from countless Resort amenities, this gorgeous almost-new waterfront home epitomizes luxury lake living at its finest. With a...
$1,400,000
Neighborhood: Horseshoe Bay
10,454
Sq.Ft. Lot
7
Days on Site
166073
MLS
One of the last lakefront lots left in Horseshoe Bay! May be purchased along with the neighboring property, Lot W34018A.
$1,374,900
Neighborhood: Out Of Area
3
Beds
2F11/2
Baths
2,404
Sq.Ft.
2006
Year Built
5
Days on Site
166106
MLS
Remarkable 1.06-acre sanctuary offering unparalleled vistas of Canyon Lake that unfold before your eyes as you gaze from one of two expansive balconies. A nature trail and bridge that overcomes the...
$1,350,000
Neighborhood: Sunrise Beach Unit 2
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,352
Sq.Ft.
1975
Year Built
3
Days on Site
166149
MLS
Gorgeous LAKEHOUSE with amazing open water views for miles... The entire exterior features fresh paint late September 2023.As you approach the front of the property you are pleasantly surprised by...
$1,349,900
Neighborhood: Out Of Area
5
Beds
4F11/2
Baths
3,510
Sq.Ft.
2008
Year Built
5
Days on Site
166108
MLS
Lake Life on Canyon Lake with 75' of shoreline situated on 1.68 sprawling acres! As you approach the home you will fall in love with the front porch that is adorned with brickwork. Yes, Canyon Lake...
$1,225,000
Neighborhood: Granite Shoals Lake Estates
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,854
Sq.Ft.
2023
Year Built
4
Days on Site
166124
MLS
This beautiful new construction home is open and inviting, and energy efficient. Enjoy the lake life with a covered boat slip in the highly desirable Sunrise Beach Community. The back covered porch...
$1,200,000
Neighborhood: Granite Shoals
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,314
Sq.Ft.
1979
Year Built
6
Days on Site
166089
MLS
Nestled along the picturesque shores of Lake LBJ, this fully renovated lakefront gem is a dream come true for waterfront living enthusiasts. Boasting a tranquil setting, a spacious yard, and a...

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