I have the very excellent privilege of spending a week in Savannah, Georgia for a baton twirling event in which my daughter is competing.  We came a couple of days early to have a little vacation getaway and today we drove to Tybee Island.

Tybee Island is absolutely lovely.  Although the day was hot (92-degree high), the beach was cooler because of the ocean wind.  Things are a bit more expensive here – well… for tourists.  We saw lots of t-shirts for $24.00.  My favorite was one of an eye, a heart, a tie, and an bee.  I *heart* Tybee.

My favorite site was the lighthouse.  My favorite drink was at the pavilion.  My favorite photo was this.

Now I have seen houses on stilts before… particularly in the beach areas of our nation.  But never a mobile home.  When the FHA inspector comes around to approve this loan, you can be sure he or she will be able to quickly verify how my “pins” there are.

The least expensive single-family home currently for sale on Tybee Island is listed at $197,000.  The next closest one $249,000 for a three bedroom, two and a half bath, 1400 square foot house overlook a marsh.  It could use a little updating, but all appliances are included: refrigerator, washer, dryer, stove, dishwasher.

If you have a load of money, homes on average go for between $500,000 and $700,000.  You definitely pay for the location!

Happy surfing!