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Florida continues to dominate the second home real estate market 7/20/2005 4:36:18 PM
San Francisco, CA – July 20, 2005. EscapeHomes.com found Orlando, Florida to be the most searched for second home destination during the month of June 2005, according to it's Second Home Market Index.

San Francisco, CA – July 20, 2005. EscapeHomes.com found Orlando, Florida to be the most searched for second home destination during the month of June 2005, according to it

Naples, Florida Remains the Most Popular Second Home Destination 5/24/2005 12:16:11 PM
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - May 24, 2004. EscapeHomes.com found Naples, Florida maintaining its position as the number one most searched town during April 2005. EscapeHomes.com created the Second Home Market Index to help provide ongoing visibility into this booming segment of the residential real estate market. The Index provides information on home buying trends and consumer interest, while also giving insights on possible up-and-coming markets for real estate investment.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - May 24, 2004. EscapeHomes.com found Naples, Florida maintaining its position as the number one most searched town during April 2005. EscapeHomes.com created the Second Home Market Index to help provide ongoing visibility into this booming segment of the residential real estate market. The Index provides information on home buying trends and consumer interest, while also giving insights on possible up-and-coming markets for real estate investment.

South Padre Island, Texas is one of the last affordable places to buy beachfront real estate 5/24/2005 11:40:09 AM
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - May 6, 2005. Beachfront property is America's favorite vacation setting and is by far the top choice when it comes to selecting a second home location. EscapeHomes has picked South Padre Island, Texas as it's Second Home Spotlight destination for May 2005.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - May 6, 2005. Beachfront property is America

Naples, Florida Tops Second Home Market Index for March 2005 5/11/2005 4:43:45 PM
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 15, 2005. EscapeHomes.com, which offers consumers real estate tools and listings for vacation, investment and retirement homes, released the March results of it’s Second Home Market Index. EscapeHomes.com created the Index to help provide ongoing visibility into this booming segment of the residential real estate market. The Index provides information on trends and consumer interest, while also giving a clue as to hidden markets for real estate investment.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 15, 2005. EscapeHomes.com, which offers consumers real estate tools and listings for vacation, investment and retirement homes, released the March results of it’s Second Home Market Index. EscapeHomes.com created the Index to help provide ongoing visibility into this booming segment of the residential real estate market. The Index provides information on trends and consumer interest, while also giving a clue as to hidden markets for real estate investment.

EscapeHomes.com Launches Online Forums For Second Home Market 4/26/2005 3:15:09 PM
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 26, 2005. EscapeHomes.com, which offers consumers real estate tools and listings for vacation, investment and retirement homes, announced today a new addition to their website: an interactive forum where buyers, sellers, and real estate experts can connect and share information on the second home market.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 26, 2005. EscapeHomes.com, which offers consumers real estate tools and listings for vacation, investment and retirement homes, announced today a new addition to their website: an interactive forum where buyers, sellers, and real estate experts can connect and share information on the second home market.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 26, 2005. EscapeHomes.com, which offers consumers real estate tools and listings for vacation, investment and retirement homes, announced today a new addition to their website: an interactive forum where buyers, sellers, and real estate experts can connect and share information on the second home market.

New Second Home Market Index reveals top vacation, investment and retirement markets 3/17/2005 10:27:28 AM
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - March 16, 2005. EscapeHomes.com, which offers consumers real estate tools and listings for vacation, investment and retirement homes, introduces its monthly Second Home Market Index to chart the nation’s ten most popular destinations.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - March 16, 2005. EscapeHomes.com, which offers consumers real estate tools and listings for vacation, investment and retirement homes, introduces its monthly Second Home Market Index to chart the nation’s ten most popular destinations.

NAR Survey Confirms EscapeHomes Findings 3/3/2005 5:38:15 PM
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - March 3, 2005. Second Home a Savvy Investment? Realtor® Survey Results Suggest the Answer May Be Yes. According to the National Association of Realtors®, over a third of all residential transactions in 2004 involved investment property and vacation homes. "Second home" experts Christine Hrib Karpinski and EscapeHomes.com CEO David C. Hehman weigh in.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - March 3, 2005. Second Home a Savvy Investment? Realtor® Survey Results Suggest the Answer May Be Yes. According to the National Association of Realtors®, over a third of all residential transactions in 2004 involved investment property and vacation homes. "Second home" experts Christine Hrib Karpinski and EscapeHomes.com CEO David C. Hehman weigh in.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - March 3, 2005. Second Home a Savvy Investment? Realtor® Survey Results Suggest the Answer May Be Yes. According to the National Association of Realtors®, over a third of all residential transactions in 2004 involved investment property and vacation homes. "Second home" experts Christine Hrib Karpinski and EscapeHomes.com CEO David C. Hehman weigh in.

EscapeHomes Releases Results of 2004 Survey of Second Home Buyers 2/15/2005 3:01:28 PM
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - February 16, 2005. Today EscapeHomes.com, the leading internet marketplace for second homes, released the results of their second annual Second Home Buyer survey. The study found that 81.7 percent of respondents plan to buy a second home, an increase of 13 percent from 2003. Even more dramatic is the fact that of those individuals, 41 percent say they will definitely buy within the next 2 years, while only 24 percent had that conviction in 2003.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - February 16, 2005. Today EscapeHomes.com, the leading internet marketplace for second homes, released the results of their second annual Second Home Buyer survey. The study found that 81.7 percent of respondents plan to buy a second home, an increase of 13 percent from 2003. Even more dramatic is the fact that of those individuals, 41 percent say they will definitely buy within the next 2 years, while only 24 percent had that conviction in 2003.

EscapeHomes Releases List of Top Emerging Second Home 11/23/2004 12:37:34 PM
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - November 23, 2004. More and more buyers of second homes are seeking out emerging markets, according to the San Francisco based real estate service EscapeHomes (www.escapehomes.com). The company has found that many of today’s second home buyers are looking for affordable areas with easy access to their favorite recreational activities that haven’t yet been over-run with crowds.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - November 23, 2004. More and more buyers of second homes are seeking out emerging markets, according to the San Francisco based real estate service EscapeHomes (www.escapehomes.com). The company has found that many of today’s second home buyers are looking for affordable areas with easy access to their favorite recreational activities that haven’t yet been over-run with crowds.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - November 23, 2004. More and more buyers of second homes are seeking out emerging markets, according to the San Francisco based real estate service EscapeHomes (www.escapehomes.com). The company has found that many of today’s second home buyers are looking for affordable areas with easy access to their favorite recreational activities that haven’t yet been over-run with crowds.

EscapeHomes.com Releases Price Index for Second Homes 8/9/2004 5:32:37 PM
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - August 10, 2004. 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.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - August 10, 2004. 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.

EscapeHomes.com forms partnership with Digsville LLC 6/8/2004 4:11:05 PM
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - June 9, 2004. A strategic partnership aimed at the burgeoning second home market has been formed between EscapeHomes, the leading online marketplace for vacation property, and Digsville LLC, the state-of-the-art online vacation home exchange club.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - June 9, 2004. A strategic partnership aimed at the burgeoning second home market has been formed between EscapeHomes, the leading online marketplace for vacation property, and Digsville LLC, the state-of-the-art online vacation home exchange club.

Top 10 Places You Can Dive Into 4/28/2004 12:40:33 PM
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 28, 2004. EscapeHomes.com, the leading online marketplace for vacation properties, announces the “Top 10 Second Home Destinations You Can Dive Into”

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 28, 2004. EscapeHomes.com, the leading online marketplace for vacation properties, announces the “Top 10 Second Home Destinations You Can Dive Into”

Beach Homes Top Choice For Vacation Home Buyers 4/28/2004 10:06:29 AM
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 28, 2004. The beach is America’s favorite vacation destination and is by far the top choice when it comes to selecting a second home location.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 28, 2004. The beach is America’s favorite vacation destination and is by far the top choice when it comes to selecting a second home location.

Ten Reasons For Choosing A Vacation Rental Over a Hotel 2/23/2004 6:37:48 PM
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – February 11, 2004. EscapeHomes.com, the premiere online marketplace to find second homes, resort properties and vacation rentals, announces the top 10 reasons why you should stay in a vacation rental instead of a hotel.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – February 11, 2004. EscapeHomes.com, the premiere online marketplace to find second homes, resort properties and vacation rentals, announces the top 10 reasons why you should stay in a vacation rental instead of a hotel.

EscapeHomes Releases List Of Top 10 Emerging Second Home Towns 2/23/2004 6:30:38 PM
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – January 21, 2004. EscapeHomes.com, the premiere online marketplace where interested buyers find second homes and resort properties, announces the Top 10 Emerging Towns and their closest major cities.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – January 21, 2004. EscapeHomes.com, the premiere online marketplace where interested buyers find second homes and resort properties, announces the Top 10 Emerging Towns and their closest major cities.

EscapeHomes Announces The Top 10 Towns To Buy A Second Home 2/23/2004 6:26:24 PM
San Francisco, CA - October 27, 2003. EscapeHomes.com, the premiere online marketplace where interested buyers find second homes and resort properties, announces the Top 10 Towns to Buy a Second Home.

San Francisco, CA - October 27, 2003. EscapeHomes.com, the premiere online marketplace where interested buyers find second homes and resort properties, announces the Top 10 Towns to Buy a Second Home.

EscapeHomes Releases List Of Top 100 Second Home Markets 2/23/2004 6:23:50 PM
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- June 9, 2003. EscapeHomes today announced its annual list of the "Top 100 Second Home Markets". The complete list, along with a detailed description of each destination, can also be found at www.EscapeHomes.com.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- June 9, 2003. EscapeHomes today announced its annual list of the "Top 100 Second Home Markets". The complete list, along with a detailed description of each destination, can also be found at www.EscapeHomes.com.

EscapeHomes Announces The Top 10 Emerging Second Home Markets 2/23/2004 6:21:13 PM
San Francisco, CA -- April 18, 2003. Showing up more and more on the radar of second home buyers, emerging second home areas all offer several common denominators second home buyers seek, according to EscapeHomes: affordability, location and security.

San Francisco, CA -- April 18, 2003. Showing up more and more on the radar of second home buyers, emerging second home areas all offer several common denominators second home buyers seek, according to EscapeHomes: affordability, location and security.

EscapeHomes Announces The Top 10 Towns For Investing In A Second Home 2/23/2004 6:10:01 PM
SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- October 8, 2002. EscapeHomes, America's foremost online source for vacation homes, responds to investor interest in vacation real estate as an alternative to declining stock market values. EscapeHomes has identified the top vacation towns as a resource for investors who want to buy a Second Home as a way to diversify their portfolios.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- October 8, 2002. EscapeHomes, America

Ten Tips for Finding a Perfect Vacation Home 2/23/2004 6:06:29 PM
SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- June 4, 2002. EscapeHomes, America’s leading online authority for vacation homes and rentals, timeshares, recreational and retirement living announces a new Top 10 List. In response to the growing demand of vacation homes and resort living Escapehomes.com has put together a valuable guide to assist buyers and sellers in their quest.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- June 4, 2002. EscapeHomes, America’s leading online authority for vacation homes and rentals, timeshares, recreational and retirement living announces a new Top 10 List. In response to the growing demand of vacation homes and resort living Escapehomes.com has put together a valuable guide to assist buyers and sellers in their quest.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- June 4, 2002. EscapeHomes, America’s leading online authority for vacation homes and rentals, timeshares, recreational and retirement living announces a new Top 10 List. In response to the growing demand of vacation homes and resort living Escapehomes.com has put together a valuable guide to assist buyers and sellers in their quest.

EscapeHomes Announces the Top 10 Towns to Practise Your Golf Swing This Summer 2/23/2004 6:04:12 PM
San Francisco, CA -- May 9, 2002. EscapeHomes, America's foremost online source for second homes, kicks off its summer rush by announcing the Top 10 Towns to Practise Your Golf Swing.

EscapeHomes Names List of Top 10 Towns to Buy A Vacation Home for 2002 2/23/2004 6:01:26 PM
San Francisco, CA -- February 20, 2002. EscapeHomes today announced its yearly list of "Top 10 Cities to Buy A Vacation Home".

San Francisco, CA -- February 20, 2002. EscapeHomes today announced its yearly list of "Top 10 Cities to Buy A Vacation Home".

Ten Steps For Finding An "Escape" Home 2/23/2004 5:56:06 PM
SAN FRANCISCO---Dec. 4, 2001--Consumer demands in second home purchases appear to be shifting since September 11. EscapeHomes.com offers tips and solutions for families thinking of buying a second home or timeshare in this changing environment.

SAN FRANCISCO---Dec. 4, 2001--Consumer demands in second home purchases appear to be shifting since September 11. EscapeHomes.com offers tips and solutions for families thinking of buying a second home or timeshare in this changing environment.

EscapeHomes Names Avalon A "Diamond in the Rough" Vacation Home Town 2/23/2004 5:48:58 PM
Avalon, an upscale resort located just 30 minutes south of Atlantic City, has seen a boom in the vacation-home market during the past few years.

Avalon, an upscale resort located just 30 minutes south of Atlantic City, has seen a boom in the vacation-home market during the past few years.

EscapeHomes Names Whidbey Island A "Diamond in the Rough" Vacation Home Town 2/23/2004 5:47:07 PM
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - May 8, 2001. Everyone knows about popular vacation-home spots like Palm Springs, Phoenix and West Palm Beach. But what about those relatively undiscovered areas just bursting with potential for people seeking a different way to fulfill their vacation-home dreams?

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - May 8, 2001. Everyone knows about popular vacation-home spots like Palm Springs, Phoenix and West Palm Beach. But what about those relatively undiscovered areas just bursting with potential for people seeking a different way to fulfill their vacation-home dreams?

EscapeHomes Names Annual List of "Top 10 Cities to Buy A Vacation Home" for 2001 2/23/2004 5:44:50 PM
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - February 13, 2001. EscapeHomes today announced its yearly list of "Top 10 Cities to Buy A Vacation Home".

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - February 13, 2001. EscapeHomes today announced its yearly list of "Top 10 Cities to Buy A Vacation Home".

Discover 250 Vacation Home Locations Worldwide At EscapeHomes! 2/23/2004 5:42:33 PM
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - September 6, 2000. EscapeHomes, the first brand name site of its kind, has changed the face of finding the best locations for buying a vacation bungalow, second home or resort property.

Vacation Home Dreaming - That's Where EscapeHomes Comes In! 2/23/2004 5:38:31 PM
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - July 6, 2000. EscapeHomes, the online worldwide vacation home portal for people looking to buy, sell and rent real estate, announced a partnership with Utour.com today.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - July 6, 2000. EscapeHomes, the online worldwide vacation home portal for people looking to buy, sell and rent real estate, announced a partnership with Utour.com today.

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