How to Buy a Home on Kiawah Island
Kiawah Island is a resort community off the coast of South Carolina. While many people visit Kiawah Island for its beaches and golf courses, it does not have a large permanent population. The 2000 U.S. Census counted only 1,163 residents. If you are looking to buy a home on Kiawah Island, your search may lead you to newer construction.
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Travel to Kiawah Island and view the community not just as a place to vacation, but as a place to live. The golf courses may be fun, and the weather may be beautiful, but try to envision what years and not days spent there will be like.
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Consider the demographics. As of the 2000 Census, the median age of the population was 61.2 years, more than 20 years higher than the U.S. median age, and per capita income was more than double the U.S. average.
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Set a budget for how much you are willing to spend on a home. Housing prices in Kiawah Island in 2009 ranged from about $200,000 to $7 million and more. Palatial properties along the ocean and homes beside each of Kiawah Island's seven championship golf courses command the highest prices.
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Contact the Kiawah Island Real Estate Co. Since Kiawah Island is such a small community, the bulk of the housing market goes through this one company.
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Walk through homes that interest you. Homes on Kiawah Island are often built before anyone has committed to buying them, so there should be opportunities for you to take a precise look around each property before making a commitment.
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Carefully review payment plans so they make sense for you now and for years down the road. Factor in your employment and financial security before signing a purchase agreement.
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Tips & Warnings
Visit the Town of Kiawah Island's website to find out information on the local government and events taking place on the island.
Do not buy a home that you are not that you can pay for years from now.
Be aware that crowds increase on the island during vacation months.
