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August 2004

 
 

August 12, 2004
Hello,

Welcome to our monthly newsletter created to help you find your perfect vacation property. Inside you will find tips on finding and financing your second home, details on high quality resorts and vacation destinations worldwide, and information on qualified Resort Area Specialists.



In This Issue:

ESCAPEHOMES' TOP 10 MOST ROMANTIC PLACES TO BUY A VACATION HOME
ESCAPEHOMES RELEASES PRICE INDEX FOR SECOND HOMES; SECOND HOME MARKET SHOWS NO SIGNS OF COOLING THIS SUMMER
FEATURED ESCAPETOWN: ST. HELENA, CALIFORNIA
PROPERTY OF THE MONTH: UNIQUE MOUNTAIN HOME IN TELLURIDE
LIFESTYLE & LIVING: SECOND HOMES FOR INVESTMENTS - BEHIND THE COVERS
SHARE YOUR SECOND HOME BUYING SEARCH OR EXPERIENCE AND EARN CASH!
ESCAPEHOMES IN THE NEWS
NEW SECOND HOME DESTINATIONS AND AGENTS

Top 10 Most Romantic Places
to Buy a Vacation Home

Bar Harbor, ME
Cape Cod, MA
Incline Village (Lake Tahoe), NV
Marathon (Key West), FL
Maui, HI
Outer Banks, NC
St. Helena (Napa Valley), CA
San Juan Islands, WA
Santa Fe, NM
Sea Ranch, CA
Learn more about these towns


*Listed in alphabetical order


EscapeHomes Press Release: Price Index for Second Homes
Second Home Market Shows No Sign of Cooling this Summer
Despite concerns about rising interest rates, the second home market remains strong, according to a recent study of top second home markets from EscapeHomes.com. Beach and mountain destinations lead the way as demand and price appreciation remain solid.

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Discover: St. Helena
If there is one town in Napa Valley that epitomizes everything you fantasize about the California Wine Country, it's St. Helena. With the town of Napa at the foot of the valley, and Calistoga at the head, St. Helena is the heart of the valley in every sense: the food, the wine, the shops, and the scenery are vibrant here. Its main street hosts lovely boutiques while fabulous dining is found on some of the quiet old side streets. The whole town has a feeling of settledness, with large trees shading the historic homes that have been well-loved and cared for over the years. If this sounds like the place for you, having a second home here is worth checking out.

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Unique Mountain Home in Telluride, Colorado
Unique splendor! This 7252 sq. foot home enjoys excellent sun exposure and is extremely energy efficient. With spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding mountain ranges it also overlooks the golf course with tee to green views of holes.

More about this property...


Second Homes for Investments - Behind the Covers
"It's about time someone used plain English, along with a unique and humorous style, to explain to the American public (and even experienced real estate agents) that real estate is a tested-and-reliable method of planning comfortable retirement." So says RE/MAX executive, Dave Liniger. Escapehomes.com couldn't agree more.

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Tell Us About Your Second Home Buying Search or Experience!
EscapeHomes will pay you $10 for an article about your quest to find a dream second home. If you've already bought one, tell us about the process of buying and what you now enjoy most about your property. Articles must be 300-500 words. Please submit your stories to Laura@EscapeHomes.com



EscapeHomes In The News
Share our excitement! In the last month EscapeHomes has caught the attention of CBS MarketWatch and the Fergus Falls Daily Journal.

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New EscapeHomes Second Home Destinations and Resort Area Specialists
EscapeHomes is pleased to introduce several resort area specialists who have recently joined our preferred network of real estate professionals. They cover a broad spectrum of second home destinations, lifestyles, recreational activities, and vacation properties. Please take a look at their personal biographies, peruse their listings, and drop them an email if you are interested in learning more. They are professionals you can trust and will do whatever it takes to help you find your dream home!

Big Sky, Montana: Steve Gillespie
Big Sky, Montana: Eric Hathaway
Cape Cod, Massachusetts: Bob Churchill
Cape Cod, Massachusetts: Teri Michon
Carlsbad, California: Pamela Schiavone
Chicago, Illinois: Jeff Walter
Dillon, Colorado: Pamela Boyd
Gold Beach, Oregon: Linda Stokes
Gulf Shores, Alabama: The Fitts Team
Hawaiian Islands: Century 21 All Island Agents
Los Cabos, Mexico: Julie Kershner
Oak Island, North Carolina: Furman Melton
Ocean City, Maryland: Michael Maykrantz
Outer Banks, North Carolina: Beth Dobney
Paonia, Colorado: Bernadette Stech
Quechee Lakes, Vermont
St. Helena, California: Joel Toller
San Juan Islands, Washington: Chris Spaulding
South Padre Island, Texas: Roman Esparza
Tahoe City (Lake Tahoe), California: Al Colhoun
Tampa, Florida: Bob Hatton
Telluride, Colorado: John Janus
The Sea Ranch & Gualala, California: Pat Neth
Ute Lake Ranch, New Mexico: Matt Lipsky
Vernon, New Jersey: Mountain Creek Resort
Winter Park, Colorado: Teresa Ryan


Thank You
Finally, thank you for being a loyal EscapeHomes user. We will continue to provide you with valuable tools and information to help make your dream of owning a second home a reality.

Sincerely,

Amanda Sturges
Editor
EscapeHomes.com
(415) 252-9500
Amanda@EscapeHomes.com
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