The Mississippi Gulf Coast
Bay St. Louis, Waveland, Diamondhead, Pass Christian and the coast east to Biloxi, about an hour from New Orleans.
The Homes
Raised cottages and older homes in Old Town Bay St. Louis, houses along the beach and the bays, newer construction built to current elevation standards, condominiums with Gulf views, and homes on the bayous with room for a boat.
Before You Buy
Confirm the flood zone and ask for the elevation certificate. Get wind and flood insurance quotes early, before your inspection period ends. If the home has a pier, confirm it was permitted and built as permitted. Each city and county has its own building rules, so know which ones apply to the address.