Friday, October 31, 2008

Waterfront Condos - Why Norfolk Condos Are a Good Buy For Military Members

If you are one of the one and a half million active duty military personnel, chances are you are used to be being moved around quite a bit. This can impose a heavy toll on your finances due to moving costs, fees for breaking rental agreements, lost security deposits on utilities, and other expenditures. Some condominiums, specifically in Norfolk, Virginia, have developed ownership plans for military members that cater to their financial status and probability of being relocated in the near future.

Norfolk, Virginia, home to the largest naval base in the world and a hub for military relocations, is familiar to many enlisted men and women as a place that they may have to live in for some time before their next assignment. Many of these young men and women are newly married or are looking to live with friends in the service, but most are reluctant to be confined to the strict quarters of base life. Venturing outside of the confines of the military bases, members of the military may choose to prospect various rental properties in the Norfolk area. Little do they know that renting is often a poor choice for military personnel that are unsure about the timeframe they will be stationed in Norfolk or Virginia Beach.

Renting for military men and women poses a couple different problems. First, most rental agreements are set-up for one year leases, which could be alright for those men and women that have a guaranteed timeframe for their assignment. But, for those serving an unspecified amount of time in the area, this could leave them with a hefty penalty to pay if they have to move and break their lease. Secondly, most of the apartment communities in the area that "cater" to military personnel are nothing more than reduced-price, low amenity, decrepit apartments, often breeding grounds for crime and civil unrest.

To combat the problem with renting these inadequate and costly apartments or houses, the Norfolk condominium community has stepped up to make waterfront condos in Norfolk an affordable living choice for members of the military. By offering a special financing plan for enlisted military men and women, it is easy for them to own a beautiful waterfront condo in Virginia Beach.

These condos are now giving military personnel the option to sell back their condo to the original owner at full price if they are reassigned within three years of purchasing the condo. This gives the military buyer a great opportunity to own a luxury condo in Norfolk without worrying about losing their investment if they are reassigned. With amenities like a private storage area, personal parking spots, optional boat slips, and waterfront views, it is obvious that living in a condo is a far better choice than renting a run-down apartment.

Find out more about this special military financing program by visiting http://www.tannerslanding.com and exploring Tanners Landing's beautiful waterfront condominiums on the Lynnhaven River.

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Waterfront Condos - Norfolk's Lafayette River Ripe For Exploration and Fun

Condo shopping can be an intense and exhausting task. With many locations offering several amenities at affordable rates, how does one narrow down the list to find that perfect place among the clutter? One thing that can set one condominium complex above the rest is the access to a navigable waterway and allowing owners to have a boat slip for marine enjoyment.

If you are considering value condos in the Norfolk, Virginia area, condominiums along the historic Lafayette River are a perfect place to start. Named after the French army officer that assisted the Americans during the Revolutionary War, the Lafayette River has a rich tradition of activities including, fishing, sailing, and water sports. With outlets to the larger Elizabeth River and then the Chesapeake Bay, the Lafayette River is a perfect place to launch into from the boat slip at your condominium.

Besides the opportunity to explore the tidal estuaries off the Chesapeake Bay, the Lafayette River and the Elizabeth River offer several species of fish to excite both the amateur and veteran angler alike. With bass, perch, shad, croaker, and others available most of the year, owning a boat slip at a condo on this river system will never disappoint an active fisherman.

Sick of driving the congested Downtown Norfolk roads to get to your favorite restaurant? Navigate your boat away from your condo and out towards the mouth of the Elizabeth River where access to shopping and entertainment such as Waterside, Nauticus, and the historic Battleship Wisconsin are only a pleasurable boat ride away.

Before settling on a value condo that offers the same retinue of tired perks, examine the opportunities available at a great waterfront condo in Norfolk, such as those at Tanners Landing, with boat slips available for waterfront adventure.