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What is the Minimum Down Payment for a Second Home? Guidelines, Mortgage Criteria and More
If you’re in the market for a second home, you may find that it’s more difficult to secure financing. Lenders have stricter requirements including a much larger minimum down payment for a second home. This is because lending money for a home that isn’t your primary residence is risky business.…
How to Buy a Vacation Home: a Practical Guide
Last updated: November 20, 2021 How to Buy a Vacation Home: Introduction As I reflect on the topic of how to buy a vacation home, I am naturally drawn back to when I bought my first vacation home. In particular, I remember how much information was thrown at me. From…
Best Place to Buy a Lake House in Pennsylvania: Our Top 6
Last updated on January 13, 2022 Pennsylvania is not only home to some of the world’s most beautiful landscapes, but it is also rich in history and culture. Pennsylvania plays a major role in history, from the battlefields of wars that defined the United States to the engineering wonders that…
Can You Live on Recreational Land? Zoning, Practical Considerations and More
Last updated: October 30, 2021 Can You Live on Recreational Land If you own recreational land or are thinking about purchasing it, you may be asking yourself: Can you live on recreational property? Can you live year-round on recreational property? How long can you live on recreational land? The answer…
