The market for second homes is hotter than ever, but buying leisure property is not for everyone. Here are five essential questions to consider before investing in your own getaway.

The market for second homes is hotter than ever, but buying leisure
property is not for everyone. Here are five essential questions to
consider before investing in your own getaway.

Are You Ready for a Vacation Home?

5 Questions to Ask Before You Buy
By Morris Dye

01. Where should you buy?
02. Can you afford a second home?
03. Is it a smart investment?
04. How will it affect your taxes?
05. What about time shares or joint ownership?
Plus: 10 Can’t-Miss Financial Tips
01.
Purchasing Your
International Dream Home:
An Insider's Guide
02.
A Stormy Insurance
Forecast for
Coastal Homeowners

03.Sharing a Vacation House

04.Be Choosy With Your Second Home

05.Vacation House Hunting

06.Furnishing a New Vacation Home

07.Selecting a Home Exchange

08.Shop and Evaluate

09.Finances and Renting

10.Lifestyle and Location

Morris Dye is a California-based writer and travel journalist who’s still saving for his dream vacation home on a
beach in southern Thailand. His work has appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle, Islands Magazine, TIMEAsia,
FineLiving.com and other publications.

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