Top Ten Tips for Financing a Home Jul 16, 2008
Whether you are buying your first home, looking for a larger home or even buying a vacation home, the timing could not be better as the prices have come down in many markets and there are plenty of homes to choose from. While researching and walking through properties is what most people think of when buying a new home, prospective buyers also need to be aware that lining up proper financing is now more important than ever before. (Pekin Times, IL)
The Cape Is Calling Mar 16, 2008
"He notes that properties in the high end of the market, $1 million-plus, have been relatively unaffected by the downturn. Many have held their value or continue to appreciate. Others have been in families for a long time or were purchased largely for cash, so their owners still have equity and, even if the home value has decreased, it's unlikely the house is worth less than what, if anything, is owed. These owners have no need to bail out of their properties in this less-than-stellar market.Our... (Boston Globe)
Consider This Before Buying a Vacation Home Feb 1, 2008
Friday, February 01, 2008. Published Tuesday, January 29, 2008 4:58 PM CST. (Pekin Times, IL)
Foreigners get a piece of the real estate pie Jan 27, 2008
They long talked of buying a vacation home here, but early inquiries brought home the twin realities of the city's sky-high housing costs and their country's weak exchange rate. That all changed last year, when the Canadian dollar reached and then passed parity with the U.S. dollar as the local real estate market flattened. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Best Vacation-Home Spots for Price Growth Aug 17, 2007
REALTOR Magazine Online: The real estate professional's business support tool. YOUR BUSINESS SUPPORT TOOL. (Realtor Magazine Online)
Consider a Destination Club before Buying a Vacation Home May 28, 2007
Kansas City Kansan - Ara. Monday, May 28, 2007. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Bull, Bear Grapple in Vacation Home Market May 14, 2007
com, says there are other bullish indictors for buying a vacation home. Prices are down. (RealtyTimes)
Location key in buying a vacation house May 11, 2007
Trips to the mountains or the ocean often lead to dreams of buying a vacation home, but buying a second home requires just as much consideration and caution as buying a first home. The rewards of a second home come with responsibilities. (Washington Times)
The Method to Finding the Right Vacation Home Mar 25, 2007
Here's what you should think about if choosing between buying a vacation home or joining a destination club. Second Home. (Kansas City Kansan, KS)
Kidds divorce getting gratuitously nasty Feb 17, 2007
Despite their difficulties, Joumana Kidd said she was stunned by his divorce filing, asserting they had recently discussed renewing their marriage vows and buying a vacation home in Mexico. Slide show: The Week in Sports Pictures. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Kidd's wife accuses Nets star of infidelity, abuse Feb 17, 2007
" "It contains a fantastical array of information that is exaggerated, manipulated or just plain fabricated," Marzano-Lesnevich said. She filed a response Friday in which Jason Kidd denies all the allegations of abuse and unfaithfulness. Joumana Kidd, in her filing, charged that her husband was unable to restrain his violent urges and was "habitually unfaithful" even after committing himself to Christianity in November 2004. She said he has admitted to affairs with numerous women "including... (ESPN -- Basketball)
Risks in buying real estate Jan 25, 2007
What if, instead, you're thinking of trading up to a larger house or buying a vacation home for your own use. In that case, all bets are off. (AZCentral -- Business)
Sharing a Vacation Home Can Be Trouble Jan 23, 2007
James Grossman, a Rochester, NY, lawyer and former chair of the real estate section of the New York State Bar Association, offers these tips for what to consider before buying a vacation home with other people. Decide upfront what will happen if someone decides to sell or dies. (Realtor Magazine Online)
Post Boom Second Home Buying Strategies Jan 9, 2007
Buying a vacation home as an investment or rental property requires the same careful forethought necessary for any investment as well as professional assistance where warranted ... "Buying a vacation home, especially one you're going to rent out, means embarking on a whole new lifestyle," said Karpinski, also author of "How to Rent Vacation Properties by Owner" (Kinney Pollack Press, $26). (RealtyTimes)
It's A Good Time To Consider A Second Home Jan 8, 2007
"No doubt about it: buying a vacation home, especially one you're going to rent out, means embarking on a whole new lifestyle. Read up on the subject so you'll know what to expect. Doing plenty of research and making an educated decision will keep your vacation home dream from turning into a nightmare.". "Tomorrow: Cashing In On The Softer Vacation Home Market". (RealtyTimes)
