Dec 27th 2012 11:30AM
By Jeff Brown The lure of a vacation home is strong this time of year, especially if you live in a chilly latitude. Imagine having a place at the beach. Swimming, tennis and golf in January! T-shirts instead of overcoats! But can you make it work financially? Face the facts: It would be awfully tough to turn a vacation... Continue Reading »
Sep 18th 2012 3:30PM
By Jeff Brown With more and more signs that the housing market is inching off the bottom, homeowners with good credit and lots of resources are once again asking the question: Can I afford a second home? There's something irresistible about the dream of a vacation place at the beach, lake or in the mountains. Summer... Continue Reading »
Feb 9th 2012 7:00AM
The most romantic day of the year is looming on the horizon, but not all of us have the bankroll to whisk our valentine off to a a five-star luxury resort in Tahiti (sadly). But before you book that sorrowful Sweetheart Package at a local motel, why not consider a classier, cheaper and trendier alternative? Imagine your... Continue Reading »
Jul 18th 2011 1:25PM
Call it creative housing: It's a condominium at sea for the uber-wealthy. The World, which is a 644-foot ship with 165 apartment units, roams the seas visiting exotic ports 365 days a year. It has restaurants, nightclubs, shops and theaters on board -- even a putting green. For most of its residents, it's a second (or... Continue Reading »
Jul 15th 2011 2:00PM
The housing crisis has taken hold across the country in very different ways, and for those fortunate buyers with the resources to purchase vacation homes in this economy, discounts are bountiful. But with more affordably priced markets to choose from comes the daunting task of deciding where to plant roots. That's why ERA... Continue Reading »
