Have you ever thought, “Gosh, if I could just live here, life would be perfect!” or “I need a vacation from this weather; I should move to X”? Well, you most certainly aren’t alone! Many people think about buying a second home or vacation home!
In fact, this trend doesn’t show any sign of slowing down or stopping at all. People, especially those in their 40s, 50s, and beyond are much more active than the generation before them and are finding ways to have fun, and, of course, in households in which both spouses work, income is more disposable than ever on a secondary home!
Are you considering buying a second home? Check out these 5 tips before you decide to purchase!
Location, Location, Location – There’s a reason that location is mentioned three times! Location is absolutely crucial when it comes to purchasing your secondary or vacation home (or any home, for that matter). Keep your interests, hobbies, and your personal tastes in mind when looking for your vacation home, and keep in mind how far you’d mind traveling to get to your secondary home and when you would retreat there, be it for a few weekends at a time, every other month, or during a certain season.
The Price Tag is Pivotal – Money can’t buy you happiness necessarily, but the cost of your secondary home can certainly affect your jubilance! Keep in mind that up and coming communities tend to be less expensive than those well-established vacation locales. Before you set your heart on a certain home in a certain area, go ahead and jump in your car and look for different home options. If you’re still stuck on a certain location, try spending at least a few weeks there to make sure it’s what you really want.
Know Exactly Where You Want To Go – You might have an idea of where you want to live, but it’s essential that you know more specifics on where you’d like your vacation home to be. Would you like it to be near a lake or right next to a lake? What would you want to do there? Would you want to retire to this location? You might need a while to truly decide the exact location you’d like your vacation house to be, but it’s definitely worth it in the end!
What Will Your Home Look Like? It’s important to envision what your vacation home will look like. Do you want to have a small cottage by the ocean? How about a small cabin in the woods? Another thing to keep in mind is what you will use this home for. Is it for just you and your immediate family, or will it be used for large get-togethers with friends and extended family? Keep this all in mind when you settle on a property!
Take Your Time – It’s no easy feat to look for a vacation home, even if the Internet does make things easier. Regardless, don’t rush into your purchase! A little cabin in the woods might look fantastic at first, but if you rush into it, you could really regret your purchase. Think about your long-term goals and go from there.
Looking for your vacation home? We can help! Just give us a call at (618) 791-5024 or (618) 791-9298 or visit us online at www.dianamasseyhomes.com to see how we can help you!
The Massey Team 