One of the American dreams is to own that wonderful home with the great water views. 
In our area of the country there are several ways people are able to accomplish this great feat. Due to the high amounts of rain we may receive at a time, developments are required to have retention ponds built for water runoff. This protects the homes and neighborhood roads from being flooded. It also provides wonderful water views for home buyers and normally will command a premium lot price. In some neighborhoods a home on the water as compared to one not on the water can be a difference of $20,000+.
While you are able to achieve a great view and set some wonderful ambience, there is a safety issue you should always think of.
This past week, in the Myrtle Beach area, a two year old that was visiting his grand parents almost drowned. At last update, he was still in the hospital in critical condition. Apparently, while visiting them, the toddler snuck out of the house and was walking around the side of the home when he lost his balance and rolled down the bank into the water.
Drowning remains the second leading cause of unintentional injury-related death among children ages 14 and under and is the leading cause of unintentional injury-related death among children ages 1 to 4, according to Drowning Prevention Foundation numbers.
So, before buying a home because of the great views it has, think about the safety issues that go along with it. If you do live on the water, you may want to consider installing a fence to give you an added level of security against someone accidentally falling into the water.
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