Buying Second Homes / Vacation Homes

How to buy land. Land buying tips for building a new home. Benefits and drawbacks to buying land in the country. How to avoid land buying mistakes.

Photo gallery of Mendocino homes, a delightful mix of architectural elements found in Mendocino homes along the coast of northern California.

In addition to a second home, it's becoming popular to own more than two homes. How do you decide where you should buy? This link will help you to choose.

Variables in time-sharing that will help you decide which type of purchase to pursue and whether time-sharing is right for you.

Is there a catch to those free timeshare vacations? Find out what you need to know to protect yourself and to avoid getting hoodwinked. Oh, and bring your checkbook, too, just in case you can't resist the high powered sales pitch.

Vacation homes located off the beaten path such as mountain properties or rural homes often rely on septic systems. Here is what you need to know about private waste removal systems and how they operate.

Here's a software program that allows you to enter the legal description of a piece of property. The software analyzes the information, and draws the tract. Handy? You bet it is.

Here's a checklist filled with safety and common sense tips to help you close up your second home and shut it down for the season.

Great "how-to" videos from HGTV. From foundations and framing to insulation and finishing exteriors / interiors, these are easy to follow and understand.

Great tips that you've probably never considered about buying a vacation home on the beach. How to safely buy a second home on the ocean. Drawbacks to buying a vacation home near water.