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July Capital Region Real Estate Skinny
Where has the Capital Region’s real estate market been and where is it heading? This monthly summary from the Greater Capital Association of REALTORS® provides an overview of current trends and projections for future activity.
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10 Mistakes Not To Make When Considering a Summer Home
Courtesy of The Wall Street Journal
We are in the midst of summer; taking long vacations with family and friends, visiting all the undiscovered land or lively hotspots around the world. If you have found yourself even slightly thinking that you’d like to purchase a summer home, you may want to take this Wall Street Journal article into consideration. “10 Summer Home Mistakes” is an interesting article most people can put to use. Some of these mistakes we all know not to make, but yet we sometimes forget when we’re wrapped up in the moment and in the summer, moments can last a long time.
The most obvious mistake we all know to avoid is buying on impulse. We all know not do it, but sometimes it just happens, especially when you have a Realtor planting wonderful Kodak moments in your thoughts. Another interesting point made in this article is to note the weather conditions in the area you are searching. In some areas, where hurricanes and floods often occur, extra insurance and storm damage costs will need to be incured. And if you buy a house in the boonies, it could be a problem if you need to fly to get to the house and then rent a vehicle to get from the house into town; your expenses are sure to skyrocket.
This article is appealing and a good read to provide you with some insight on purchasing a summer home. It states the obvious in some points but brings some less thought about points to your attention. Enjoy and good luck!
“10 Summer Home Mistakes” – The Wall Street Journal
