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"Eternal Vigilance is the Price of Liberty."
-- Wendell Phillips
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Here's to the Lucky Few that Live on the BeachLiving in San Diego can be an expensive proposition, with real estate prices some of the highest in the United States. Even buying a home with simple ranch house plans can price many people out. Of course, living in San Diego is worth it to many, with the beautiful weather, access to all sorts of fun activities, and mile after mile of gorgeous beaches. There is a reason why so many still flock to San Diego despite home prices that are less in other areas-you just can't replicate what San Diego brings to the table.It's not for everyone, however. If you're looking to settle down and build a new house with the log home plans your designer just drew up, maybe San Diego isn't your style. It sounds like snow-covered mountains may be what you're looking for. San Diego is a little sunnier, a little more laid-back, and a lot more fun. So many residents love to spend time on the many beaches in the San Diego area. Whether they're soaking up some rays, hanging out with friends, or carving a couple of waves on their boards, if you live in San Diego, chances are you have a love of the beach. Wouldn't it be nice to be there every day? Of course, some San Diego residents are at the beach every day, but this is about those lucky few that actually get to live on the beach. Many beach properties in the San Diego area are vacation homes, either shared by multiple people or rented out to the public. Some, however, are permanent residences or second homes of families that are lucky enough-or who have the resources-to have those luxury home plans that we all dream of as their reality. As a child, imagine asking your parents to go next door and play with the neighbors-except next door had a front row view of the Pacific Ocean! Seems like you would have spent a little more time outside and less in front of the television. But that's exactly the sort of luxury these select few enjoy on a daily basis. There's no driving to the beach or looking for parking. Simply walk outside, and the soothing, calming sound of the tide hits you with its saltiness. Bungalow house plans are common among many of the rental properties that line the beaches, but many single-owner beach houses are almost palatial in scope. They evoke visions of architecture magazines or homes that you only see those television shows that profiles homes that you'd never be able to afford in a million years. It's the sort of home you would expect to find imported wood and stone from areas you can't pronounce. No matter-you probably couldn't pay for it anyway. Who knows? Maybe one day if you save your pennies-or win big on the stock market-you'll have the luxury of moving into one of the beautiful beach homes you look at longingly! |