2008 So You Want to Live on the Coast Special Section

Saving Seaside Towns
Two communities on opposite coasts fight to preserve their waterfront properties.
So You Want to Live on ... Edisto Island
Residents here ditch rush hour and embrace island time.
Right on Your Money
The dollars and cents of living on Edisto Island, South Carolina
Fishtown Not for Sale
This small hamlet on Lake Michigan fought to save itself—and won.
So You Want to Live on the Coast
Where can you buy a home for $150,000? $1 million-plus? We have 16 appealing and surprising options to consider.
Right on Your Money
Found your dream home? Congratulations! Just one note of caution: Don’t sign anything before answering these questions.
So You Want to Live in ... Corolla
This Outer Banks town relishes life at the end of the road.
So You Want to Live in ... Pine Island
A slice of Old Florida "country" still thrives on this lush, green isle.
So You Want to Live in ... Nahant
Just minutes from Boston, this historic community has a stunning coastline and classic small-town atmosphere.
So You Want to Live in ... Avalon
Residents find small-town life and a sense of permanent vacation on California's Santa Catalina Island.
So You Want to Live in ... Sandusky
This small Ohio town is making waves with waterfront renovation and affordable real estate.
So You Want to Live in ... Homer, Alaska
Artists, entrepreneurs, and adventure seekers find nirvana on the shores of Alaska's Kenai Peninsula.