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Visit Arroyo Grande, California 5/25/2005 9:16:13 AM Arroyo Grande has a unique Old Western Village that is quaint and charming with restaurants and shopping.
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Beaufort County, South Carolina: The Ideal Second Home Destination 5/19/2005 9:15:20 AM The natural attractions that make Beaufort County an ideal second home destination are almost too numerous to mention.
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Miami, The Second Home Real Estate Melting Pot 5/2/2005 9:11:50 AM Miami is a melting pot: a mixture of cultures, people, races and ethnicities that culminate into a feast for the eyes and a unique flavor all its own.
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Want to Vacation in Cape Cod? How About Going One Step Further? Consider Buying A Second Home 4/26/2005 9:24:08 AM I always wanted to visit Cape Cod, probably because I’d seen so many pictures of breathtaking Cape Cod sunsets.
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Jersey Shore Investing, The Emerging Investment Location 4/18/2005 1:36:30 PM The hottest segment of an already "Very Hot Real Estate Market" is exploding at the Jersey Shore.
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Housing Prices Surge Along Washington State's Long Beach Peninsula 4/13/2005 10:55:01 AM Anchored on Washington state's southwestern-most coast, Long Beach Peninsula pierces the waters of the Pacific Ocean, Columbia River and Willapa Bay with a spindly 28-mile-long finger.
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Denver Colorado Real Estate, An Investment Opportunity 3/30/2005 11:31:54 AM Denver, the mile high city as it is called is seeing brighter days with "sales of existing homes" rising as much as 24 percent this past Nov. in comparison to 2003.
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Bay Area Real Estate, A Hot Investment Market 3/28/2005 10:42:43 AM Bay Area real estate, like fine wine, only seems to get better and better with age. It's been called the hottest real estate market in the country.
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A Gold Country Second Home Can Pan Out 3/24/2005 10:55:25 AM Elusive wealth wasn't the only draw for those half-crazed miners. They must have had a strong appreciation for sublime natural beauty, as well.
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Vero Beach Florida, A Charming Seaside Community 3/14/2005 10:48:08 AM The charming seaside community of Vero Beach is geographically divided by the scenic Indian River with the land east of the river referred to as the beachside, and the land west of the river, the mainland.
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Great Ski Vacation Destinations 3/8/2005 1:04:56 PM Looking to find a great destination to go skiing for your next vacation? Here are some of the top places to hit the slopes in the United States.
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Lost Treasure, North Carolina Real Estate 2/28/2005 9:28:21 AM I have always had the fever for treasure hunts and great discoveries.
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Hawaii's High End Real Estate Market 2/23/2005 10:05:14 AM Hawaii is made up of a number of islands Oahu, Maui, and Molokai just to name a few.
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South Padre Island, A Vacation Paradise 2/23/2005 9:30:58 AM If you are vacationing on South Padre Island, you have a wealth of hiking and birding opportunities nearby.
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Discover The Dry Creek Valley 2/23/2005 8:27:50 AM Whether searching for a wine-country home, in need of some cellar restocking, or just desperate for a relaxing getaway, you owe it to yourself to experience a truly enchanting venue.
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Affordable Real Estate in Aspen, Colorado 2/18/2005 10:41:17 AM Aspen is indeed a town that has an agenda that encompasses city hall, local schools, and the everyday goings on that typify any city of over 6,000.
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Las Vegas Real Estate, A Great Retirement Location 2/17/2005 12:07:20 PM File this little stat away: Nevada topped the list for states with net migration of people 65 and over from 1995 to 2000. Arizona placed second, and Florida third.
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Hawaii's Booming Real Estate Market 2/16/2005 11:00:07 AM Palm trees, sun drenched beaches, resorts andsingle family homes set in the most alluring of landscapes translates into "a little piece of paradise."
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Retire To Sacramento Golf Heaven 2/10/2005 10:18:29 AM Affordable, interesting courses – so abundant you can stay busy and never get bored.
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Second home and Investment properties in Hawaii-Leasehold vs. Fee Simple 2/7/2005 9:09:26 AM One of the first issues a Mainland buyer is going to encounter in the Hawaiian real estate market is the fact that some properties are offered ‘Fee Simple’ and some properties are offered ‘Leasehold’.
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Want to Vacation in Cape Cod? How About Going One Step Further? 2/4/2005 1:10:03 PM I always wanted to visit Cape Cod, probably because I’d seen so many pictures of breathtaking Cape Cod sunsets. Last summer I spent three amazing weeks traveling around Cape Cod. I could have spent two months.
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The Livermore Valley, The New Napa? 1/31/2005 12:18:20 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.
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Some Reasons To Check out St. Thomas Island in the Virgin Islands 1/28/2005 2:00:46 PM When taking a walk in St. Thomas Island, you will see the busy streets of Main Street, and the cool green hills of the mountains.
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Indiana’s Unique Market: Industrial and Residential 1/28/2005 9:19:24 AM A substantial amount of industrial and commercial development has characterized Indiana’s real estate market, past and ongoing industrial activity has been influential in ongoing increases in residential sales and development.
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Take a Trip to British Columbia, Canada 1/25/2005 4:11:42 PM To call British Columbia home is to live on the doorstep of the great outdoors. From Vancouver to the British Columbia Rockies to Thompson Okanagan and the Caribou Chilcotin Coast, nature's grandeur here is all encompassing.
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The Inside Scoop On Port St. Lucie County, Florida 1/24/2005 10:49:10 AM Are you thinking about purchasing a retirement home in Port St. Lucie West? Port St. Lucie County in Florida is one of the fastest growing communities in the United States and the third fastest growing community in Florida.
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Indianapolis' And The Rest of The Country 1/17/2005 11:13:12 AM The overall national picture still shows that the housing market has room to move, an overall increase of five percent from the average sale of a house in 2003, increasing to $255,500 from $243,800 the previous year.
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Visit The Wonderful Northwest Alabama Area 1/4/2005 9:19:58 AM Alabama is commonly known as “The Heart of Dixie”. With so many misconceptions concerning the South, why would anyone want to relocate to the northwest part of the state? Well, all it really takes is one visit, and you just might decide to stay forever!
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The Los Angeles Housing Market 12/27/2004 11:12:18 AM Los Angeles has a market that is continuing to move forward despite its share of problems, a shortage of space and rising prices that are still reaching new records. The median price for single
family homes in Los Angeles rose 24.3% to $ 459,660 just shy of the median price of $ 465,540 for the state of California that also saw a 21 percent increase.
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Check Out Tempe Town, Arizona 12/27/2004 10:56:43 AM Just two miles long and running the width of several football
fields, Tempe Town Lake used to resemble nothing more than a French fry baking in the dry river bed of the Rio Salado River.
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Kauai's Surfing Nation 12/27/2004 10:33:48 AM The Midwest is famous for having asphalt kickin' illegal drag races as the sport of choice on a Saturday night, but on the Garden Island of Kauai, the sport of kings is the wave pounding sport, and art of surfing! Surfing has been carved deep into the stone of pop culture through song by those ultimate sons of the beach, The Beach Boys, and the dynamic duo and beach team of Jan and Dean.
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Chicago's Condo Market is Hotter Than Ever! 12/20/2004 11:43:46 AM The condo market around the city is still hotter than ever despite a slight slow down in sales. The market “slumps in the summer time” says Myrna Skilling of Chicago Real Estate a Realtor with Prudential Preferred Properties who specializes in residential real estate for down town and other prime locations: the Gold Coast Lincoln Park, Printers Row and Wrigleyville.
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Living in a 55+ Community 12/10/2004 12:37:27 PM Retirement communities are a growing trend in the real estate market. Making the choice to move into one is an important choice. Most of these communities have large campuses that include separate housing for those who live very independently, assisted living facilities that provide support, and nursing homes for those needing professional nursing care.
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Winter Escapes To Florida 12/8/2004 1:06:45 PM During the snowy winter months, many areas of the United States experience a cold that puts a damper on any plans to relax in the sun. If snow just isn't your thing, head to the southern part of the country, namely Florida.
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Some reasons to live in or near Red Lodge, Montana 11/15/2004 10:33:29 AM At our local airport (KRED) you can park your airplane or take flying lessons, go downtown for fine dining, live entertainment and browse the interesting shops, galleries and our museum features a coalmine in the basement.
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Upscale Retreats For Relatively Affordable Prices 11/3/2004 2:06:23 PM U.S. property values doubled over the past 5 years in coastal areas such as South Florida. Today, the average home price in Fort Lauderdale is about $300,000. Then, came a record number of hurricanes and, oh, the travel hassles. Where are second home buyers going? Off-shore, of course.
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A Unique Way to Vacation in Florida 10/28/2004 4:04:08 PM There has never been a better time to seize the American Dream of vacation home ownership. The Cottages of Suwannee Preserve, located on the banks of the Suwannee River - 5 miles west of Bell in Gilchrist County and just 40 minutes from Gainesville, offer an easy and practical alternative for you to own a fully furnished and amenity-rich vacation home.
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Vacation Rentals Issue in Sandpoint, Idaho 9/28/2004 5:31:43 PM Again, another popular vacation destination grapples with what to do about vacation rentals in their town.
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Property Values and Taxes escalate in Hawai’i 9/9/2004 9:54:21 AM If you are thinking of buying a second home in Hawai'i, it's good to stay informed about the tax and property situations. Here's the latest news from the land of Aloha.
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New Vacation Rental Ordinances in Tahoe are looming 8/22/2004 2:47:20 PM The fine balancing act between creating vacation spots for long-term vacation owners and supporting those who come only for a weekend spawned a vareity of regulations concerning short term rentals in the Lake TaHoe Basin.
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Investment and Retirement Paradise in Martin County, Florida 8/17/2004 12:41:12 PM Many people think of Florida as the south peninsula, or the Gulf Coast. However, for second home living, great value can be found in mid-Florida as well. Here’s a true story from one of our readers on how they’ve made their dream life and future retirement a sure thing in Martin County, Florida.
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Wilderness Living: Balancing Man and Nature 8/3/2004 4:05:10 PM Is your dream a second home in the wilderness? Is there such a thing in the USA? Untouched? Untrammeled by man? Indeed, not only does wilderness exist, but since the Wilderness Act of 1964, it has been protected by the US Federal Government. But having a second home there is not that easy.
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Redevelopment Continues To Bring New Life To Lake Tahoe’s South Shore 8/2/2004 4:00:20 PM As the new Heavenly Village springs to life, South Lake Tahoe is experiencing a renaissance. And with a second home in the vicinity, you benefit from all the development as well.
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Market Conditions in St. George, Utah 7/26/2004 1:23:03 PM Record low interest rates have coincided with the “discovery" of St. George as a desirable destination. For many, the move to St. George is an escape from the high density urban areas and their associated problems. Others arrive to escape the cold weather of the North.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Veranda Turks and Caicos Island 7/15/2004 3:00:03 PM Owning a resort home at Veranda in the Turks and Caicos Island is just a click away. Here's some typical questions people ask before buying:
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Exploring the Southern Oregon Coast - Overview 6/11/2004 3:16:37 PM The lure of land in Oregon is strong, especially to Californians who see the price of real estate rising with no end in sight. The stories of untouched natural resources and reasonable housing pricings create a dream too inviting to ignore. Armed with hopes and wishes, I set off across the Northern California border to see for myself if this was the place for my vacation or retirement home.
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Discover Veranda, Turks & Caicos Islands 6/7/2004 9:23:27 AM The Turks & Caicos Islands are a British Crown Colony located 575 miles southeast of Miami, Florida. The islands have the third largest coral reef system and some of the best tropical beaches in the world. Grace Bay located off the island of Providenciales, is a twelve-mile stretch of powder white sand and crystal clear turquoise waters and is one of the most spectacular sights you will ever see.
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Best Places to Live: A Survey of Editor’s Hot Picks 5/24/2004 3:25:48 PM Just like with weather and politics, everyone has opinions about the best place to live. However, unlike weather and politics, you are definitely in the drivers seat when it comes to choosing where to have your second home. Here’s who says what about second home and vacation destinations.
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Discover Winter Park and Fraser Valley in Colorado 5/10/2004 5:22:07 PM Who would think paradise exists just 67 miles outside of Denver? A two hour drive from Denver International Airport and an hour and a half from Denver, Winter Park’s got “location, location, location.” But it doesn’t stop there. Winter Park isn’t like every big resort town you have ever been to. It’s a place where income does not decide who belongs, and where friendliness and courtesy are the norm. Wear jeans to the fanciest restaurants, be comfortable, be yourself.
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Discover Northeast Minnesota 5/3/2004 12:36:30 PM Nature is the buzz-word for this area. With thousands of acres of water and myriad forest trails, the Northeast Region of Minnesota is a perfect second home location for outdoor individualists and families.
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Discover Crystal Beach, Texas 5/3/2004 11:18:21 AM Crystal Beach is a family oriented beach community on Gulf Coast of Texas, 45 miles south of Houston. Situated on the Bolivar Peninsula of Texas, between Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, the mild gulf climate makes it comfortable all year round.
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Discover Sedona, Arizona 3/29/2004 10:14:56 AM Considered among the most beautiful places in the world, Sedona is renowned for its numerous art galleries, resort and outdoor recreations, and retirement communities. Located in the high southwestern desert under the rim of the Colorado Plateau, Sedona’s mild temperatures, natural beauty, and energy vortexes attract both art and spiritual communities.
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Discover Lake Tahoe 3/29/2004 6:53:59 AM Name your favorite season and outdoor sport, and you most likely will find it at Lake Tahoe. World class ski resorts attract the winter sport lovers, while the same mountains and lake offers phenomenal hiking and swimming in the summer.
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Body-Mind-Spirit: Top Ten Conscious Destinations 3/22/2004 7:21:12 AM How do the Baby Boomers live now that they have aged 30 years? The values that fueled the ’60s decade have matured along with the generation of that time. Many Baby Boomers choose locations for second homes that match their conscious interests. A priority is the union of body, mind, and spirit in the way they live and what they do.
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Finding the Best Second Home Location 1/28/2004 11:53:58 AM A second home is as much of a reflection of who you are as your primary residence, and so deserves thoughtful consideration. While you’re researching locations, here are some tips to help you discover the best place for your vacation home.
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