Second home trends
As interest rates rose in 2022, so did the cost of purchasing a second home. Naturally, this led to a slow market for second and vacation homes, one that left some ambitious disrupters cutting staff and budgets in the third quarter. However, second homes and vacation homes — especially those in desirable locations — are…
Read MoreYou’ve likely already heard about Pacaso, the second home-buying startup launched by Zillow vet Spencer Rascoff and dotloop founder Austin Allison that offers fractional ownership and income potential to vacation home buyers. But what if you want to purchase your second home on your own? And what if you don’t want to deal with any of…
Read MoreThese are the hottest luxury real estate markets in America right now, according to the Realtor.com data team. As the pandemic and its fallout continue to ravage multiple aspects of the economy, the luxury real estate market thrives. Many buyers with means are looking for more work from home space and a nice view to…
Read MoreAh, New Mexico. Texas’ charming next-door neighbor. Dallasites have long found second homes in the Land of Enchantment. New Mexico’s multi-faceted personality draws in a wide range of interested buyers. Whether you are a skier or an art connoisseur, there’s a New Mexican destination to suit your style. These are three great spots to consider…
Read MoreToday’s luxury real estate developers are getting back to their roots. With more homeowners desiring communities with a focus on farming, big-name developers like Pendry Residences, for example, are listening, and building places where people can quite literally live off the land.
Read MoreEach year, Concierge Auctions – the dominant marketplace for buying and selling the world’s finest properties responsible for more than $1 billion in sales – creates the annual “U.S. Luxury Homes Index.” The analysis looks at the 10 highest property sales in 56 high-end markets around the U.S., and according to the research, shows that…
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