Choosing a Second Home has Never Been Easier

Choosing the right second home for your family is a challenging proposition. There are even more variables than purchasing a primary home. The first step is understanding your "type options"... a traditional cottage, condo or one of the many new alternatives, like condo hotel, fractional, private residence clubs or timeshares. All of these options can be perfect choices depending on your needs. The next challenge is to choose "where" you would like to own. Sometimes the answer has multiple locations, and this too is a reason many second home buyers are seeking condo hotel, fractional and timeshare. With these options a buyer can own multiple homes at a lower cost. The question of affordability is an important consideration, if you are stretching to afford the payments, what kind of "vacation home" creates financial stress? With an effective plan, a second home can be an income producing investment versus a pure expense of your lifestyle. There are many reasons to buy a second home, but searching your options can be made easier with some websites that are filled with advice and choices: www.vacation-finance.com/2ndhome which offers an online survey or www.2ndhome.net which is the hub of the second home world and www.condohotels.com which has a wealth of new second home choices.