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Vacation home sales hit four-year high

According to a report just released by Homeaway, sales of vacation homes in 2011 reached a four-year high, fueled by the lowest median sales price in eight years, cheap mortgage rates, and the desire for a family retreat. The research found 33 percent of vacation home buyers purchased a vacation property last year primarily because of low real estate prices, while another 30 percent cited the desire for a family retreat. According to data from a National Association of REALTORS survey, the median sales prices for vacation properties at $121,300, putting ownership within greater reach of more consumers. [...]

Is the “Live Music Show Capital of the World” the place to invest now?

Dennis Norman

By: Dennis Norman

I’m talking of course about Branson, Missouri which,  according to the Branson Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce website, is celebrating it’s 50th anniversary of Branson’s first show, “The Baldknobbers”.  The Chamber Site also states that the Branson area has:

more than 50 live performance theatres three pristin lakes 12 [...]

The North Carolina Mountains…Investment Opportunity or just a great spot for a vacation home?

Dennis Norman

By: Dennis Norman

Recently I finished an E-View TM with Bob Radigan from VIP Realty Group in Florida about the gulf coast market.  Bob is also active in another popular vacation market, the mountains of North Carolina.  While in North Carolina during part of the year  Bob is an agent with Landmark Realty Group.

In my [...]