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Buying a Vacation Home | Articles

 

Are you considering buying a vacation home? Perhaps you’re looking for the perfect beach getaway or a cozy ski chalet nestled in the mountains. Or perhaps you’ve always dreamt of owning a remote cabin in the wilderness. While going through the process can be an exciting experience, it can also be overwhelming at times. For instance, what are the most common mistakes when purchasing a vacation home? How much vacation home can you afford? What is the best type of property to purchase? Are mortgage rates higher for vacation homes? What should you consider before purchasing water access only property? These are just some of the many questions that buyers of vacation homes may have. But don’t worry – we here at Vacation Property Online have you covered.

 

Explore articles covering various topics related to buying a vacation home, including how to guides, frequently asked questions, market data, rankings and more. In particular, topics include: Buying a Resort Property: Pros and Cons of Owning a Hotel, Campground or Similar Property, Buying a Weekend Home: Five Important Things to Consider Beforehand,  Top Reasons to Buy a Vacation Home: Why Buying May be a Good Idea, Vacation Home as an Investment: Eight Reasons Why Buying is a Smart Move, How Much Vacation Home Can I Afford, Vacation Home Costs: True Cost of Owning a Second Home and others. Check back often as new topics are added.

 

Be sure to also explore our additional vacation home resources, including our vacation home calculators.

 

At Vacation Property Online our goal is simple: to help inform buyers, sellers and owners of vacation properties. Whether you are contemplating your first purchase or you own multiple vacation homes, we have the latest information and resources to suit your needs. To that end, we hope you find these resources helpful.

Vacation Home Mortgage Rate: What is the Interest Rate on a Vacation Home?

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Posted in Buying a Vacation Home On July 1, 2021

If you’re looking to buy a vacation home, the most important factor many people will consider is the vacation home mortgage rate. Just like a mortgage on your primary residence, no one wants to pay more interest than necessary. But mortgage rates are typically higher for vacation homes for one good reason – risk. Lenders…

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buying a resort property bed and breakfast or campground

Buying a Resort Property: Pros and Cons of Owning a Hotel, Campground or Similar Property

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Posted in Buying a Vacation Home On June 11, 2021

Buying a resort property is tempting to many. While, owning a resort property is a lot of work, it comes with significant upside. From hotels and bed-and-breakfasts to RV parks, campgrounds and fishing lodges, there are many different types of resort properties to buy. Each type of property will have its own unique set of…

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Buying a Retirement Home Early: Your Chance to Own a Vacation Home?

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Posted in Buying a Vacation Home On June 10, 2021

Last updated: August 18, 2022. As you approach retirement, you may be considering buying a retirement home early. Whether its downsizing to more modest accommodations or moving to a sunny destination, there are many reasons for buying a retirement home. Many people, however, won’t give much consideration to retirement living until their twilight years. Naturally,…

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Buying a Weekend Home: 5 Important Things to Consider Beforehand

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Posted in Buying a Vacation Home On October 16, 2020

Last updated on June 20, 2021 Owning a weekend home is an attractive proposition for many. Having the ability to leave at a moments notice to the country to enjoy some much deserved rest and relaxation may be reason enough. Or perhaps its the prospect of hosting friends and family at a place to call…

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Down Payment for Vacation Home: Requirements for Buyers in the United States and Canada

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Posted in Buying a Vacation Home On July 8, 2020

Whether you have managed to save up a significant down payment or you are just starting to save, you may be wondering what the typical down payment for a vacation home is. After all, it can take substantial time and fiscal discipline to save up enough to purchase a second home. In this article, we…

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Top Reasons to Buy a Vacation Home: Why Buying May Be a Good Idea

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Posted in Buying a Vacation Home On June 23, 2020

There are many reasons to buy a vacation home and every individual will have their own personal circumstances to consider. For some, a vacation home may represent a place to build memories with friends and family. Yet to others it may simply round out a diversified investment portfolio. Despite these differences, there are several common…

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