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Category: Houseboat Finances

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How Long Can You Finance A Houseboat?

There are several different loan options available to finance your houseboat. Home equity loans are a great option for homeowners because they allow you to borrow against your home's equity. Most...

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Can You Buy Houseboat With A Home Equity Line Of Credit?

If you have a home equity line of credit and don't mind using it to purchase a boat, you can buy a used houseboat. However, if you are not mechanically inclined, you'll want to consider a newer...

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Buying A Houseboat: Full Guide

Buying a houseboat is a major purchase and should not be made on an impulse. It is important to understand what you are buying and get some help. You should know all the laws about houseboats in the...

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What’s My Houseboat Worth?

Before you list your houseboat for sale, it's important to research what other similar boats have sold for. That way, you'll have a better idea of how much your boat will list for. It may also help...

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How Much Does A Houseboat Cost In Seattle?

A houseboat in Seattle is a whole new lifestyle. Houseboats are spacious but not extremely spacious. You have to park on land and sometimes use a wagon to bring your belongings to the dock. The...

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How Much Does A Houseboat Cost To Build?

A houseboat is a conventional-looking home that floats on a platform. While building a houseboat, you can use normal house building materials, but you will need to use extra sealant and care to...

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What Does It Cost To Rent A Houseboat On Lake Powell?

You've been looking at the different options for renting a houseboat on Lake Powell, but aren't sure which one is right for you? This guide will tell you the basics, including the Maintenance fee,...

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What Does It Cost To Live On A Houseboat?

Do you love the idea of houseboat living but aren't sure if it is actually feasible with your budget? Well then, you need to know how much it costs to live on a houseboat. In general it will cost...

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How Much Does A New Houseboat Cost?

When looking to buy a new houseboat it can be difficult to determine how much money you need to have. Can you get a new houseboat for a few thousand dollars? Do they cost hundreds of thousands? A...

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How Much Does A Houseboat Cost To Rent?

If you are wondering how much does a houseboat cost to rent, there are several things you should know before you make your reservation. These vessels range from about $6,500 to over $12,000,...

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How Do Houseboat Shares Work?

If you are looking for a vacation rental property, you might be wondering how do houseboat shares work. Many companies offer shares of their luxury vessels. These shares are often cheaper than other...

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How To Finance A Houseboat

When it comes to financing a houseboat, you'll find several options available. Home equity line of credit, Personal loans, and HELOCs are all viable options. Home equity is the value of your home...

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Can You Rent Houseboats?

There are many benefits of renting a houseboat, but not every person who owns a boat can use it. Houseboats are not only beautiful and convenient to use; they also make great vacation rentals for...

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How Much Do Houseboats Cost to Buy?

If you are looking for a place to live on the water, you are probably wondering how much do houseboats cost to buy? This article will discuss the average cost of a houseboat, custom options, and the...

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How Much Do Houseboats Cost To Rent?

A houseboat is ideal for extended excursions or events with a large group. You can rent a houseboat for a night, weekend, or week depending on your needs. You can rent a houseboat for special...

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Where To Buy A New Houseboat?

Do you live in a place where the real estate prices have absolutely gotten nuts? Are apartments the most expensive in the country or world? Have you exhausted all your channels to purchase a...

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Is Living On A Houseboat Cheap? What Are Some Expenses?

Houseboats are a newer and exciting way to live and you will likely be one of the only people at your workplace or in your friend group that lives on one! Living on a houseboat gives you a place to...

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What Is Some Good Advice When Buying A Houseboat?

Are you someone who dreams of living a life amidst the ocean waves? Or have you been longing lately for a quick escape to an idyllic canal, a shimmering marina or simply meandering through the...

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How Much Is Houseboat Insurance?

Accidents happen anywhere and anytime. It is our job to make sure that we protect ourselves if these accidents happen with anything that we own or are using. This exactly what insurance is for, such...

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Are Houseboats Expensive? Buying, Living & Repair Costs

Many people dream of living on a houseboat, no matter if it is only for the summer months or throughout the entire year. A houseboat can be exactly what you want. These floating houses come in all...

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Are Houseboats Cheaper Than Houses?

A houseboat is a cabin consisting of one or two rooms that are normally built on a flat bottomed pontoon, drawing only 12 to 24 inches of water, having a porch at the end. Nowadays, houseboats have...

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Should You Buy A Houseboat? Things To Consider

Buying a houseboat is a very personal decision. Whether you should buy one is dependent on many different variables in your life. In this article I will try and cover some of the most common...

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Do Houseboats Appreciate?

If you have purchased a houseboat or are looking to buy one you have probably wondered whether houseboat appreciate. In this article I will help answer that question.  Houseboats, like other...

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Is Buying A Houseboat A Good Investment?

Anytime you buy any item you are making an investment. You are putting your hard earned dollars down to get an item in return.  For smaller purchases we rarely think about how good of an...

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If You Live On A Houseboat Do You Pay Taxes?

Houseboat living can be an amazing thing if you are sure and plan ahead for as much as possible. Knowing how much you will spend monthly or yearly to love on a houseboat is important. One thing that...

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Do Houseboats Pay Property Taxes?

If you just purchased a houseboat or are considering purchasing one you are probably wondering what your monthly or yearly costs will be for the ownership and upkeep on your new...

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Do Houseboats Hold Their Value?

Whether you are buying your first houseboat or selling one you probably will want to know if your boat’s value is still the same as when you purchased it. Knowing whether a houseboat holds its...

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Valuing A Houseboat: How Do You Know What A Good Price Is?

When you are first looking to purchase a houseboat or even if you are going to sell, the first thing you will want to do is make sure you are getting a good price on your purchase or...

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Buying A Houseboat: Types, Benefits, Costs, Questions, and More

Many people love the idea of living somewhere unique and different, and many of these people would choose to buy a houseboat. Life on the water would appeal to many of us. Waking up to the sound of...

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Houseboat Expenses: What Are The Costs Of Owning A Boat?

The monthly or yearly costs for a houseboat can vary greatly depending on a huge amount of factors. For example the place where you choose to dock your houseboat could be as inexpensive as a couple...

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Tips for Renting Out Your Houseboat Or Any Boat You Own

If you own a houseboat and don’t live on it full time you are probably wondering if you can rent out your houseboat to help cover the payments or upkeep costs and how exactly do you do that? In...

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Houseboat Loan Questions? (Answers from 7 Different Companies)

If you don’t yet own a houseboat but you are wanting to buy one then you have probably searched for houseboat loans online or even how to get financing for a houseboat.  Unfortunately many...

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Houseboating is a great way to spend time with your family and friends and make lifelong memories! I made this site to make it easy for beginner to learn all there is about houseboats and how much fun can be had on the water!

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