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fractional vacation home ownership is it worth it

Fractional Vacation Home Ownership: Is it Worth It?

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Posted in Buying a Vacation Home On December 18, 2021

Fractional vacation home ownership presents a more affordable way to own a vacation property with less stress and responsibility. Fractional ownership also provides you with a more passive way to own a property since multiple people own it and someone else takes care of the property. Whether it’s the sunny seashores of Montage Kapalua in…

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down payment for second home

What is the Minimum Down Payment for a Second Home? Guidelines, Mortgage Criteria and More

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Posted in Buying a Vacation Home On November 6, 2021

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. You have much less to…

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how to buy a vacation home a practical guide

How to Buy a Vacation Home: a Practical Guide

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Peter Davis

Posted in Buying a Vacation Home On October 23, 2021

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 understanding how much I could…

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Best Place to Buy a Lake House in Pennsylvania: Our Top 6

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Posted in Buying a Vacation Home On October 12, 2021

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 helped establish the state. As…

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can you live on recreational land

Can You Live on Recreational Land? Zoning, Practical Considerations and More

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Posted in Owning a Vacation Home On September 30, 2021

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 is that it depends. Most…

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debt to income ratio for second home

Debt to Income Ratio for Second Home: Follow These Important Guidelines

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Posted in Buying a Vacation Home On September 12, 2021

Debt-to-Income Ratio for a Second Home If you’re thinking about taking out a mortgage for an additional property, whether through a HELOC, second mortgage or other second home financing, lenders in the United States and Canada will look closely at your debt-to-income ratio for a second home.  In this guide, we’ll look closer at debt-to-income…

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