July 2005
July 27, 2005 Hello, Welcome to our monthly newsletter created specifically to help you find your perfect vacation, investment, or retirement 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 pre-screened real estate specialists. IN THIS ISSUE 10 Great Second Home Destinations to 'Cast Your Line' Discover: The Recreational Wonderland of Bend, Oregon Featured Property: Lakefront Home on 17 Acres in the Wisconsin Woods Twelve Tips for a Fast and Profitable Property Sale Title Insurance Protects Your Financial Investment Choosing The Right Real Estate Property Appraiser 10 Great Second Home Destinations to 'Cast Your Line' Big Island, HI Bozeman, MT Cape Cod, MA Coeur d'Alene, ID Fort Myers, FL Gulf Shores, AL Jackson Hole, WY Ketchikan, AK Key Largo, FL Outer Banks, NC Learn more about these towns *Listed in alphabetical order Discover: The Recreational Wonderland of Bend, Oregon Scenic and mild, Bend Oregon is a recreation destination for golfers and outdoor enthusiasts. The climate creates year-round possibilities to be outside. Bend has many of the same natural attributes as its neighboring towns of Sunriver and Sisters, including great access to mountains and rivers. Skiing at Mt. Bachelor is in easy reach, as is the white water of the Deschutes River, around which the town was developed. In addition to acres of the town along the river, there are over 37 parks and ponds. Read More... Featured Property: Lakefront Home on 17 Acres in the Wisconsin Woods You will not believe the beauty of these 17 acres of Wisconsin woods, plus a great home to boot! The property includes a 3 bedroom, 2 .5 bathroom home with cedar hot tub room and 3-season room and a 3/4 acre pond stocked with large-mouth bass and a two-story garage. It a must see! Read More... Twelve Tips for a Fast and Profitable Property Sale #1 Repaint with a double coat of flat white on walls and eggshell white on ceilings. Even if you love Tahitian pink in the bathroom or spicy salmon in the living room, when potential buyers see a home for sale they must be able to envision it as their own. Think of presenting your apartment as a blank slate. In fact, for this reason, many brokers suggest the owners not be present at the open house. It is easier for a potential buyer to envision a property as their own with no signs of past owners. Read more... Title Insurance Protects Your Financial Investment You purchase homeowners insurance to protect yourself financially in case something happens to your property or its contents. However homeowners insurance won't protect your financial interests if a matter arises regarding past ownership of your property. That is where title insurance comes in. Read more... Choosing the Right Real Estate Property Appraiser Homeowners who are seeking a property appraiser often ask "How should I choose which real estate appraiser to use?" When selecting a property appraiser, keep the following in mind… Read more... 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. Warm Regards, Amanda Sturges Editor EscapeHomes.com The Smart Source For Second Homes (800) 937-9090 (415) 252-9500 Amanda@EscapeHomes.com NewslettersPressAbout UsContact UsPrivacy StatementTerms of Use