North America’s vacation property resource
North America’s vacation property resource
Do you own a vacation home? Or perhaps you are looking to buy a vacation home and have questions about ownership? Whatever the case, owning a vacation home can be a rewarding experience but also overwhelming at times. From financial considerations to family dynamics, there is a lot that goes into owning a vacation home. As many of us at Vacation Property Online own vacation homes ourselves, we’ve been there!
Further, as an owner of a vacation home, various questions may arise. For instance, is owning a vacation home a good idea? How do you share a vacation home among family members? What types of vacation home ownership structures exist? How do you maintain a vacation home? How do you deal with freeloaders that want to constantly use your vacation home?
Explore articles covering various topics related to vacation home ownership. For instance, topics include: how to deal with vacation home freeloaders, how to share a vacation home among family members, how far away should a vacation home be, what is recreational property, is a vacation home considered investment property and others.
Hopefully you find these articles useful and be sure to give us feedback. If you do not see a particular topic you are interested in, be sure to check back often as new topics are added. We are continually adding more materials.
If you have yet to buy your first vacation home, be sure to explore various articles covering the topic of buying a vacation home.
If you’ve always dreamt of having a home away from home, you may consider a family vacation home. A place where you and the family can get away at any time and still have the comforts of home is a dream come true for many families. Before you jump in headfirst, though, there are some…
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Before welcoming guests to your vacation home, whether family members, friends or paying customers, it’s important to establish vacation home rules. By doing so, you will ensure that your vacation home is treated with respect and that guests have a safe and enjoyable stay. Included in this article are template house rules for vacation homes…
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There are no shortage of options when considering the best heating system for your vacation home. For instance, should you choose a traditional central heating system or an alternative system given the unique requirements of your vacation property? What about the heat source itself? Is natural gas the best option or electricity? As you can…
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Are you curious as to how to build a vacation home? Rather than buy an existing property, you may wish to build your own vacation home. By doing so, you can build to your own personal specifications without inheriting the unique design quirks from the previous owner. For older homes, you also do not have…
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Last updated on June 22, 2021 If you are considering how far away a vacation home should be, two things may come to mind: (1) practical considerations and (2) relevant mortgage rules in the United States and Canada. In this article, we explore these two items in greater detail to help better inform your purchasing…
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Last updated on September 30, 2021 For most homeowners who are interested in expanding their real estate portfolio, recreational property often comes to mind. However, this is not a term that everyone may fully understand. For instance, what is recreational property? What types of recreational property are there? What can recreational property be used for?…
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