Some Tips on Buying a Vacation Home

For one thing, be practical and realistic about what you can afford by way of a vacation home.  If you’re just making ends meet right now, no matter how much you love that little country house now, you may wind up resenting it when you realize what a dent it’s taking out of your budget.  And this means other expenses beyond the mortgage or purchase price, including furniture, utilities, upgrades, and things such as these.  If your getaway home is near a certain lake or country club, are there dues or fees you will need to figure as well?

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