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Taking Advantage Of The Vacation Home Boom Part 14 5/23/2005 10:10:01 AM
The early boomers who are buying vacation homes now are literally leaving footprints in the sand (beach) and/or dirt and snow (mountains and ski areas).

The early boomers who are buying vacation homes now are literally leaving footprints in the sand (beach) and/or dirt and snow (mountains and ski areas).

Uncover The Enchantment Of Meadow Vista 5/18/2005 11:26:10 AM
Try this on for size: Nearly 4400 square feet of living space in a picturesque mountain setting. If you seek uncommon beauty and tranquility, then you've hit the jackpot with this one.
Try this on for size: Nearly 4400 square feet of living space in a picturesque mountain setting. If you seek uncommon beauty and tranquility, then you

Try this on for size: Nearly 4400 square feet of living space in a picturesque mountain setting. If you seek uncommon beauty and tranquility, then you

Second-home buyers look to Myrtle Beach real estate 3/17/2005 11:03:31 AM
INMAN NEWS - March 17, 2005. According to a February index of visitors to a EscapeHomes.com, a Web site for prospective second-home buyers, Myrtle Beach, S.C., was a top destination selected in online searches.
INMAN NEWS - March 17, 2005. According to a February index of visitors to a EscapeHomes.com, a Web site for prospective second-home buyers, Myrtle Beach, S.C., was a top destination selected in online searches.

INMAN NEWS - March 17, 2005. According to a February index of visitors to a EscapeHomes.com, a Web site for prospective second-home buyers, Myrtle Beach, S.C., was a top destination selected in online searches.

The Livermoore Valley, The New Napa? 1/31/2005 12:17:15 PM
Anguishing in line and suffering a delay that seems utterly unreasonable, then elbowing your way to the bar in order to pay an outrageous fee for a smallish taste, followed by another endless lag for a refill – all too common the scenario at Napa Valley wine tasting rooms.

Anguishing in line and suffering a delay that seems utterly unreasonable, then elbowing your way to the bar in order to pay an outrageous fee for a smallish taste, followed by another endless lag for a refill – all too common the scenario at Napa Valley wine tasting rooms.

The Three Levels of Real Estate Investors 11/29/2004 10:26:16 AM
Let’s face it, if you’re in real estate long enough, you will have moments of frustration and emotional lows. But the other side is so worth it. You have to look at real estate investing from the “Big Picture” perspective. I hope you will gain new insight to your business for your long-term success.
Let’s face it, if you’re in real estate long enough, you will have moments of frustration and emotional lows. But the other side is so worth it. You have to look at real estate investing from the “Big Picture” perspective. I hope you will gain new insight to your business for your long-term success.

Let’s face it, if you’re in real estate long enough, you will have moments of frustration and emotional lows. But the other side is so worth it. You have to look at real estate investing from the “Big Picture” perspective. I hope you will gain new insight to your business for your long-term success.

How to Get Information on Comparable Sales 11/3/2004 4:34:11 PM
There are primarily four ways to get information on comparable sales (comps) when trying to determine the value of a target property.

There are primarily four ways to get information on
comparable sales (comps) when trying to determine the value
of a target property.

Hidden Vacation Home Bargains 10/27/2004 10:58:45 AM
Looking to buy a second home property, but working with a low budget? For the bargain hunter looking for deals under $200,000 there are a variety of potential properties available.

Looking to buy a second home property, but working with a low budget? For the bargain hunter looking for deals under $200,000 there are a variety of potential properties available.

Choosing resort real estate on the Outer Banks, North Carolina 7/26/2004 12:26:20 PM
What do you need to consider if your resort property will be used all year round? Is there a difference in the needs for vacation homes versus your year round home?

What do you need to consider if your resort property will be used all year round? Is there a difference in the needs for vacation homes versus your year round home?

Home Sweet Home Away From Home 3/26/2004 9:07:40 AM
REALTY TIMES - March 25, 2004. San Francisco Bay Area-based EscapeHomes.com recently released the top reasons to rent a home instead of a hotel when traveling and the boom in number of second home investments and helpful websites make finding vacation home accommodations easier than ever.

REALTY TIMES - March 25, 2004. San Francisco Bay Area-based EscapeHomes.com recently released the top reasons to rent a home instead of a hotel when traveling and the boom in number of second home investments and helpful websites make finding vacation home accommodations easier than ever.

Fractional Ownership 101 3/22/2004 6:52:41 AM
Fractional Ownership is a middle ground solution to second home ownership. It is between whole ownership, with sole responsibility and full exclusive use, and time-shares, where most often, you purchase vacation time in a resort, (about two-weeks) not the real-estate itself. Factional Ownership consists of owning an “Undivided fractional fee-simple interest” in a specific property. In simple terms, you are buying your vacation home in partnership with other owners who share the cost with you.
$Fractional Ownership is a middle ground solution to second home ownership. It is between whole ownership, with sole responsibility and full exclusive use, and time-shares, where most often, you purchase vacation time in a resort, (about two-weeks) not the real-estate itself. Factional Ownership consists of owning an “Undivided fractional fee-simple interest” in a specific property. In simple terms, you are buying your vacation home in partnership with other owners who share the cost with you.$ Read More

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