Buying a Vacation Home
There are many things that need to be considered when purchasing a vacation home, from where to purchase and how much to spend to homeowners insurance and financing. The resources in this lens should get you started on the road to vacation home ownership.
Where to Buy
Choosing Your Vacation Home Location
Choosing a location is probably the first step on the way to vacation home ownership. Use these articles to help you make that choice.
Where to Buy - This list is from 2004, but is still a good place to get started.
10 Best Places to Buy a Vacation Home - This is AOL's list of the best vacation home locations.
Buying that Dream Home on the Ocean: Americans Increasingly Drawn to the Canadian Maritimes - Some great information about second homes in the Canadian Maritimes.
10 Little Known Super Affordable Vacation Home Destinations Part 1 and Part 2 - Some great lesser-known vacation home locations across the U.S. that are more affordable than many traditional second home locations.
Where to Buy - This list is from 2004, but is still a good place to get started.
10 Best Places to Buy a Vacation Home - This is AOL's list of the best vacation home locations.
Buying that Dream Home on the Ocean: Americans Increasingly Drawn to the Canadian Maritimes - Some great information about second homes in the Canadian Maritimes.
10 Little Known Super Affordable Vacation Home Destinations Part 1 and Part 2 - Some great lesser-known vacation home locations across the U.S. that are more affordable than many traditional second home locations.
Great Stuff on Amazon
The Second Homeowner's Handbook: A Complete Guide for Vacation, Income, Retirement, And Investment
Amazon Price: $21.95 (as of 12/23/2009) 
The Cottage Ownership Guide: How to Buy, Sell, Rent, Share, Hand Down and Retire to Your Waterfront Getaway
Amazon Price: $23.38 (as of 12/23/2009)
The Complete Guide to Second Homes for Vacation, Retirement, and Investment
Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 12/23/2009)
Financing & Insuring Your Second Home
Lots of Options
Second home financing can sometimes be more restrictive and have more demanding requirements than financing for primary residences. Specialized finance companies exist, such as Vacation Finance.
Second home insurance can be more expensive than for a primary residence, so be sure to shop around for the best rate.
Second Home Mortgages - from the 2ndhome Blog
Six Things Not to Do When Financing Your Second Home - Some great pointers on what not to do when you're preparing to finance your second home.
Financing Your Second Home - More tips from the 2ndhome Blog about financing your second home.
Insuring Second Homes - Some basic information on insuring your second home.
Homeowners Insurance Considerations When Purchasing a Second Home - More basics on second home insurance.
Second home insurance can be more expensive than for a primary residence, so be sure to shop around for the best rate.
Second Home Mortgages - from the 2ndhome Blog
Six Things Not to Do When Financing Your Second Home - Some great pointers on what not to do when you're preparing to finance your second home.
Financing Your Second Home - More tips from the 2ndhome Blog about financing your second home.
Insuring Second Homes - Some basic information on insuring your second home.
Homeowners Insurance Considerations When Purchasing a Second Home - More basics on second home insurance.
Buying Tips & Advice
Here are some general tips and second home buying advice.
How to Buy a Vacation Home - from eHow. A very basic step-by-step guide.
Buying a Second Home - from About.com. Another basic how to article.
Be Aware of the Power of the Homeowner's Association - Make sure you understand homeowner's association regulations BEFORE you buy!
Buyer Brokerage Services Explained - Should you use a buyer broker?
Have You Found Your Dream Second Home but it's Not For Sale? - Tips on buying your dream home
Buying a Vacation Home? Don't Go For the Lowest Possible Price - An interesting article about why lower prices can hurt you in the long run.
How to Buy a Property at Auction - Tips for buying at auction.
How to Buy a Vacation Home - from eHow. A very basic step-by-step guide.
Buying a Second Home - from About.com. Another basic how to article.
Be Aware of the Power of the Homeowner's Association - Make sure you understand homeowner's association regulations BEFORE you buy!
Buyer Brokerage Services Explained - Should you use a buyer broker?
Have You Found Your Dream Second Home but it's Not For Sale? - Tips on buying your dream home
Buying a Vacation Home? Don't Go For the Lowest Possible Price - An interesting article about why lower prices can hurt you in the long run.
How to Buy a Property at Auction - Tips for buying at auction.
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