| When you're looking for a second home location, | | | | Distance Concerns |
| there are two major factors that you need to | | | | After you've made a written record of your |
| consider. This first is if you want your second | | | | second home requirements and desires, you can |
| home to conform to your dream home | | | | start looking for locations. How far do you want |
| requirements. If so, then you should make a | | | | your second home to be from your primary |
| detailed list of all the qualities that you're looking | | | | residence? Do you want a luxurious vacation |
| for in a second property. You also need to figure | | | | home in a distant, exotic locale or would you |
| out how far you want your second residence to | | | | prefer a second home that's situated close to |
| be from your primary home. | | | | family members? Having an open, cozy residence |
| Personal Dream Home Wish List | | | | near your relatives can be a great idea if you |
| When you begin your search for a second home, | | | | make frequent, long-distance trips to visit family. |
| it's important that you make a personal wish list | | | | If you purchase a second home that's relatively |
| of all the features that are important to you. By | | | | close to your primary residence, you'll enjoy a |
| making a written inventory of all the housing | | | | few advantages. If your goal is to have a |
| requirements that you have, you'll be able to | | | | comfortable vacation home, you'll be able to visit |
| simplify the search process and locate your | | | | your property more frequently if it's situated near |
| dream second home. What sort of leisurely | | | | your home. If you plan to rent out your second |
| activities to you enjoy? Are you an avid golfer? | | | | home, having a second property in close |
| Do you love boating sports? Spend time thinking | | | | proximity to you will also help ease many of the |
| about how your hobbies and interests will fit into | | | | management burdens that you'll encounter. You'll |
| your housing search. If your second home will be | | | | be able to meet potential renters and handle any |
| used as a vacation getaway, you want to make | | | | surprise issues that may develop at your second |
| sure that there are plenty of recreational pursuits | | | | home property. |
| in the area that conform to your personal | | | | It's essential that you make a list of all the |
| interests. | | | | amenities and features that you want from your |
| Think about the type of location that interests | | | | dream second home. The more you know about |
| you the most. Have you always wanted to own | | | | what you want, the easier it will be to track down |
| beachfront property? Perhaps you've always | | | | the perfect property. Ask yourself where you |
| dreamed of owning your own ski lodge. | | | | want to retreat when leisure calls. Consider what |
| Understanding what sort of topography and | | | | your distance requirements are for your second |
| climate you want to enjoy is a crucial part of the | | | | home. Even if you don't have any immediate plans |
| search process. Whatever type of atmosphere | | | | to rent out the place, make sure you purchase |
| you're going for, your search will be aided by a | | | | your second home in an area that will attract |
| detailed accounting of your second home | | | | renters and vacationers looking for seasonal |
| requirements. | | | | lodging. |
