Waterfront Real Estate in RI: 10 Things You Should Know Before You Buy
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Know the Rules. Enjoy the Lifestyle.
Waterfront properties are life enhancing. They offer long, lazy days at the shore, your own lobster pots, idyllic family vacations, views to decompress the most frazzled executive and a rare, primal connection with nature. Like most rare and wonderful things, however, they come with their own set of unique challenges. So if you're looking for a waterfront home in Rhode Island, here are a few things to keep in mind.
1. COASTAL BUFFER ZONES - Although your property extends to the water's edge, Rhode Island's Coastal Resource Management Council has jurisdiction over the last 200 feet. This area is called the coastal buffer zone, and it is measured inland from the mean high tide mark. Improvements like docks, stairs,…
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