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It's vacation season. Whether you're enjoying a beachfront house, country cottage, or mountain chalet, chances are you have a vision of calling your favorite vacation spot "home" one day.
Before you begin your search, here are a few things you should consider:
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Family appeal: How
does it fit the needs of your family? Will there be space and activities
for family members who visit?
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Travel time: If it
takes all day to get to your vacation home, you may not visit it as
frequently. Two to three hours travel time is ideal.
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Climate: What is
the area like year-round, especially during off-season? What are the
political and tax issues? Browse through local newspapers as a guide.
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Healthcare facilities: If your vacation home becomes your primary residence one day, quality healthcare may be one of your top priorities.
It has never been easier to bring your vision of a beachfront, mountain, or lakeside property into focus. With the proper planning and home financing, your dream of owning a vacation retreat can be a reality.
Top Reasons For Buying A Second Home
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Vacation 51%
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Plan for retirement 18%
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Diversify investments 16%
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Rental income 15%
Source: money.cnn.com, January 27, 2004
*"Bought Your Second Home?", CNN Money, April 22, 2004,
money.cnn.com/2004/04/20/pf/yourhome/homeguide_secondhomes
Time-shares & Membership Vacations
Bel Air Capital can arrange financing for time-share and membership vacation clubs with a low-rate home equity line of credit secured against your existing property.
Exclusive Resorts offers membership access to over 200 multi-million dollar homes more than 25 of the world's favorite destinations. Click here for more information.
Vacation Spots
Here are some nice places to begin looking for a vacation home:
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