The Expert Podcast

• Explore a tour of a dozen affordable homes all priced under $200,000 located in coastal communities across the country.
• Almost all houses are oceanfront, with one sneak peek in a Great Lakes coastal city.
• We take a clockwise journey starting from Maine, through New England, the Carolinas, Florida, the Gulf Coast, California, and Washington state.
• Highlights include:
  • A Great Lakes home in Sheboygan, Wisconsin — 1,500 sq ft, livable and affordable.
  • A cozy 3-bedroom, 1-bath home in Ellsworth, Maine with a basement — typical New England style.
  • Stafford, Connecticut — a 1,700 sq ft, 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath house near NYC with a brick fireplace.
  • Norfolk, Virginia — a 1,000 sq ft, 2-bedroom near Virginia Beach, great for military families.
  • Charleston, South Carolina — a historic 1,000 sq ft, 3-bedroom home near greenways and cultural hubs.
  • Savannah, Georgia — a 1,300 sq ft home with backyard near a growing employment area.
  • Pensacola, Florida — 1,600 sq ft, 4-bedroom house near beaches and a large military base.
  • New construction under $200k in Orange Beach, Alabama — 1,500 sq ft with a yard near beautiful beaches.
  • Gautier, Mississippi — 1,500 sq ft home with hardwood floors and granite counters in a quieter coastal town.
  • Bank-owned 2,400 sq ft house in Abbeville, Louisiana — spacious with a large lot near the Gulf Coast.
  • Corpus Christi, Texas — 3-bedroom, 1-bath near canals and Padre Island beaches.
  • Eureka, California — a 1,600 sq ft home in a unique Northern California coastal community.
  • Sea View, Washington — 1,500 sq ft home in a rainy, windy Pacific Northwest coastal area with maintenance considerations.
• Discussion on how buying these homes can be a smarter alternative to renting:
  • Fixed mortgage payments under $1,000 to $1,200 per month.
  • No risk of rent increases or eviction.
  • Potential equity growth to leverage for future dream homes.
• Insights on tax advantages in states like Florida, Texas, and Washington with no state income tax, effectively increasing take-home pay.
• Considerations about lifestyle, employment opportunities, remote work, and the financial benefits of relocating to coastal areas that fit a $200k budget.
• Note: These homes are examples of affordable coastal living and are not real estate sales pitches.