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8 Things To Know Before Buying A Vacation Home More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Marcusp | permalink
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I’ve had a property in sunny Palm Springs, CA for years, so I’m pretty familiar with the ins and outs of owning a vacation home. Having a second home for getaways sounds glamorous – and it can be – and many times, it’s even a really good long-term investment. But don’t jump [...]
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For further reading: http://www.forbes.com/sites/trulia/2014/06/06/8-things-to-know-before-buying-a-vacation-home/ ^[1]

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Buying a Vacation Home More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Zu 00e 9 Caetano | permalink
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Tax implications and financing options for purchasing a second home are different from your main residence.

For further reading: http://www.kiplinger.com/article/real-estate/T010-C000-S001-buying-a-vacation-home.html ^[2]

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5 Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Vacation Home More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Tom Griffith | permalink
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HGTV.com reveals five questions you should ask before buying a vacation and/or second home.

For further reading: http://www.hgtv.com/design/real-estate/5-questions-to-ask-before-you-buy-a-vacation-home ^[3]

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10 best places to buy a vacation home More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Sergio Teixeira | permalink
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The economy is improving and mortgage rates are near their record lows. Vacation property, either as a second home or as an investment to rent out, is increasingly in high demand. Here are the 10 most popular places to buy a vacation home.

For further reading: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/10-best-places-to-buy-a-vacation-home-2013-05-27 ^[4]

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7 Tips for Buying a Vacation Home More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Sergio Benocci | permalink
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You may be tempted to finally buy that vacation place now that the housing market has healed. Here's what to consider before you start house hunting.
Tags: , buy, buying a home, insurance, rent, second home, vacation home

For further reading: http://time.com/money/3524972/vacation-homesecond-homeshould-you-buy/ ^[5]

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Buying a Second Vacation Home - Pros & Cons, Things to Consider More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Robin Marriott | permalink
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According to Money Magazine, now is the time to purchase if you're considering a second or vacation home. Across the country, prices are near or below their five-year lows. In Vail, Colorado, home ...

For further reading: http://www.moneycrashers.com/buying-second-vacation-home/ ^[6]

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Bought a New Vacation Home? I’m So Sorry More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by gary Leung | permalink
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Summer is a time to relax, kick back and make dumb financial decisions.
Tags: Real Estate

For further reading: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-13/bought-a-new-vacation-home-i-m-so-sorry-.html ^[7]

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The 4 Keys To Buying A Vacation Home More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by J Braz | permalink
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SPECIAL FROM Next Avenue By Jodi Helmer The second-home market is getting nutty, so follow these tips before making an offer Diane Daniel, 55, fell in love with Indian Rocks Beach, a small co
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For further reading: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/25/buying-a-vacation-home_n_3640883.html ^[8]

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References & Citations

1. http://www.forbes.com/sites/trulia/2014/06/06/8-things-to-know-before-buying-a-vacation-home/

2. http://www.kiplinger.com/article/real-estate/T010-C000-S001-buying-a-vacation-home.html

3. http://www.hgtv.com/design/real-estate/5-questions-to-ask-before-you-buy-a-vacation-home

4. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/10-best-places-to-buy-a-vacation-home-2013-05-27

5. http://time.com/money/3524972/vacation-homesecond-homeshould-you-buy/

6. http://www.moneycrashers.com/buying-second-vacation-home/

7. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-08-13/bought-a-new-vacation-home-i-m-so-sorry-.html

8. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/25/buying-a-vacation-home_n_3640883.html