Mountain Communities Megan A. Luther June 30, 2024
Summer is officially here, and that means it’s the perfect time to start planning where you want to vacation and unwind this season. If you’re excited about getting away and having some fun in the sun, it might make sense to consider if owning your own vacation home is right for you.
An Ameriprise Financial survey sheds light on why people buy a second, or vacation, home (see below):
And you don’t have to be wealthy to buy a vacation home. Bank rate shares two tips for how to make this dream more achievable for anyone who’s interested:
If the idea of basking in the sun at your very own vacation home sounds appealing, you might want to start looking now. Summer's when everyone's trying to buy their slice of paradise, so it’s best to start now.
Your first move is to team up with a real estate agent who has deep market knowledge. Someone who knows the history of the properties, the neighborhoods and local regulations. At The Simple Life, our team can put our decades of experience to work for you.
If the idea of owning your own vacation home appeals to you, let’s chat.
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