HEY GOLDFISH,MUST HAVE BEEN SOMETHING ABOUT YOU THAT JUST PISSED THAT LAKE OFF.I DON'T HAVE ALL THOSE PROBLEMS.

I've been thinking about using this sight for a test drive Lake house vacations That way I can try before I buy. Some of these rentals look pretty nice.

Cajun,

One thing I have not seen mentioned that applies to some lakes is that you have to pay an additional fee to the governing body of the lake in order to have a dock there. For instance the lake I am on, Eagle Mountain, charges $0.10 per year per square foot of dock space you have. It is a nominal fee, but it is there. Other then that I think living on the lake can not be beat. I have nto experienced anymore problems here then with any other house. The retaining wall someone else mentioned would be one of the bigger expenses you can get into. Good luck.

Is Eagle Mountain a Core Of Engineer lake?

I just signed a contract for a concrete wall here at Fork and it was $90.00 per liner foot. There is a lease for the SRA property. Mine runs about $75.00 per year. It also requires a water pull permit (sprinkler system off the lake) it is a one time deal around $40.

The neighbor thing is a blessing in disguise.,[Big Thumbs up to that}I've been blessed to have the best neighbors..
If you're into the green yard,Here at CC the Moles and i have been going around and around,they can be a pain,Had a sister who almost broke her ankle from the Moles and their tunnel's.

91,Call a realtor down here at CC,these people will go out of their way to help you find what your looking for if indeed you are interested in CC,There are some Beautiful Homes here,then others that yet have been weeded out,Just a matter of time for some.

Justwingem-Your house still for sale in Tool?

we pay about the same to SRA for our leaseback and water pumping rights- a very good deal

No Permit here Yet,Henderson County must not of thought of that yet.
Taxes are based on property value,Most waterfront's with a dock,Figure at least $100,000.00..

The one off the water is still for sale.

I'm 80% done Building mine on Richland Chambers.
one time $100 for boatdock Bulkhead, 1 time $100 to pump water for life. Size of Boatdock = Ft of waterfront
Like Red Skeeter build it right & work with the neighbors you watch theres they watch your.

good luck

I'd make sure the Subdivison you consider has good Restrictions. You don't want to build your "Dream Home" or even a Weekend Get-A-Way, and have folks move their 19' RV's on either side of you. This may be their Weekend Get-A-Way too, but it sure doesn't help your Property value when you decide to sell.

Richland Chambers has many Subdivisions that have Restrictions that have kept this from happening. Even the older, Double-Wide MFG Home communities have restrictions such as Brick Skirting that make the communuity look nicer.

Also, check out the condition of the Roads thru the community. Lake area roads are often in poor condition due to low funds for improvement.

Most folks we know really enjoy the Lake living, but most that own waterfront don't have to worry about the cost. I couldn't justify waterfront for a Business/Weekend home, so I own off water. It's a lot cheaper and I just walk a block to look at the Lake.

Royce
www.gonefishin.biz

We have a place on CC. Wouldn't part with it. We're "Weekenders". The neighbors will be what you make of them. "Full Timers" are a good thing.
Be sure and check the Homeowners Association. Some have "got above their raisin". Can be a real pain if you don't agree with all their ideas.
On CC waterfront determines the size of your dock and can run as high as $2000.00 per running foot as a taxing base. All depends on where you are relative to "good water".
Also check out public services,fire, medical,shopping, etc.
The water company should be able to show you certification. If you don't like the taste, Ozarka has several options.
Good luck and keep in mind that anything worth having is worth working on.
Desperado

All good information, I'm going to start a list to make sure I don't miss anything. What lakes are constant level besides Grandury?

I don't know how far away you want to look but Palestine is a constant level lake. I have had property there 25+ years and this last drought brought the lake down around 5 feet, not bad considering the levels of many of the other lakes. I was still able to get my boat out at the lowest level. There are a wide range of developments around the lake and it is run by the Upper Neches River Authority. The dock and water pumping rights are very reasonable. I live in Dallas and I can leave my driveway and be sitting on my dock in 2 hrs 15 minutes.

Thanks! I'll have to check into Palestine too. I definetely want to avoid the lakes with the huge level changes for obvious reasons. Some are much worse then others.