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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.

Buying Your First Vacation Home: Follow This Ten Point Checklist

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Posted in Buying a Vacation Home On December 15, 2019

Buying your first vacation home is guaranteed to be both a thrilling and challenging experience. If you have obtained a mortgage on your primary residence, you know you need significant documentation and paperwork for these types of transactions. Buying your first vacation home is similar, albeit with some differences, no matter if you are using…

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Vacation Home Costs: True Cost of Owning a Second Home

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Posted in Buying a Vacation Home On November 9, 2019

Vacation Home Costs (Summary) If you are interested in buying a vacation home then understanding the true cost of owning a second home is a must. In this article we explore the typical types of vacation home costs in the interest of ensuring that buyers of vacation homes better understand the true cost of ownership….

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Eight Best Places to Buy a Vacation Home in Canada – Ranked

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Posted in Buying a Vacation Home On October 30, 2019

We’ve ranked the eight best places to buy a vacation home in Canada and here are the results: Mont-Tremblant, Quebec Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia Kelowna, British Columbia Banff, Alberta Whistler, British Columbia Muskoka Lakes, Ontario Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario Tofino, British Columbia Methodology Each of the above markets was assigned a VPO Score based on the following…

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Best Vacation Properties to Buy: Home or Condo?

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Posted in Buying a Vacation Home On October 30, 2019

Last updated on June 22, 2021 What are the best vacation properties to buy? You may be asking yourself this very question if you are considering purchasing a vacation property. Should you purchase a house with room for the whole family or a condo in the interest of reducing the burden that comes with home…

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How Much Do Vacation Homes Cost Across Canada?

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Posted in Buying a Vacation Home On October 13, 2019

We’re excited to announce the launch of Vacation Property Online’s interactive map showing how much vacation homes cost across Canada. The interactive map shows what $500,000, $750,000, $1 Million and $1 Million+ buys in Canada’s top vacation and recreational real estate markets. We’ve combed through the data to provide you with a snapshot of what…

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