When you’re planning a vacation, your mind is probably focused on your destination. Of course, there’s nothing wrong with being excited for your trip, but you want to make sure you don’t get too distracted and neglect taking care of something at home before you go. Cleaning your house is one of those things that… Read more »
Getting the extended family together every so often is important to help you stay connected and keep your familial bonds strong over time and distance. One way to make it a truly fun and memorable event is to plan a destination reunion somewhere new and exciting! But does planning a vacation with the whole family… Read more »
After a long year (and then some) of being cooped up, most of us are eager to pack up and head out for a vacation as soon as possible. Thankfully, we’ve made enough progress here in the U.S. that safer travel is now in the realm of possibility. With summer approaching, now is a great… Read more »
Renting out your second home during the weeks or months between visits is a great way to earn some extra income to help pay for it. With so many rentals available for travelers, you’ll have to go the extra mile to give your guests a stellar experience if you want to turn a real profit…. Read more »
The start of spring can mean a lot of things to different people. For students, it means the last round of exams before summer vacation. For landscapers, it means the beginning of a busy work season. For snowbirds who escape to warmer weather for the winter, it means it’s time to start flocking back to… Read more »
Anybody who has ever purchased a home knows the importance of good homeowners insurance. If you’re thinking about expanding your homeownership to a second property, then you’re likely already aware that you will have to insure that as well. But the process and policies are not going to be as straightforward as they are for… Read more »
Buying a second home to rent out to vacationers can be a very lucrative investment if you do it right. The first step is finding the perfect vacation location to attract visitors. Then, you’ll need to buy your second property with the needs and desires of those travelers in mind. Once you’ve found and acquired… Read more »
For snowbirds who typically pack up and head to warmer temperatures after the holidays (or even sooner), there’s a lot of confusion over how to make your journey this year, or if you should even be making it at all in light of COVID-19. If you consider all the important factors and determine that you… Read more »
Many people think of a vacation home as something you buy just to have a warm place to go during a cold winter or for a change in scenery. While these reasons certainly do motivate some, there are quite a few other advantages to owning a second property that may surprise you. If you’re on… Read more »
Achieving the snowbird lifestyle is a dream of many northerners. Great weather year-round, a whole season of carefree relaxation, a convenient second home to escape to at a moment’s notice—what’s not to love?! Buying a second home is only the first step to becoming a snowbird. There’s quite a bit of planning and preparation that… Read more »