Where are those Second Homes?

Did you know that the country around Pennsylvania’s Allegheny National Forest (known for its lack of traffic lights) has America’s highest proportion of second homes in the country? Or, that many people are selecting second homes in New York’s Adirondack Park and in California’s Alpine County between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park?

Before you make the investment in a second home, let us help you get started. Whether you are looking for the serene countryside or prefer what the city has to offer, we help you rate what matters most to you when looking to buy a second home.

• Location. Is it flat or mountainous or near a lake or on the beach? Are historic sites nearby? Can you rent it out?
• Recreation. Are there nearby parks and forests, boating and fishing, skiing, public or private golf courses, performing arts, professional sports, or good shopping and restaurants?
• Transportation. Can you get in and out for a quick weekend trip or do you need to plan a little farther in advance based on airline and train schedules?
• Weather. What are the average winter and summer temperatures? Will you see the leaves change? Is it dry, wet, sunny or above or below sea level?
• Cost of Living. How much does it cost to own a second home, buy groceries and get around town?
• Economy. What is the five-year job growth prospects and are businesses subject to ups and downs?
• Safety. What is the average criminal activity over the past five years - with violent crime weighted more heavily than property crime?

Where will your next home be? Discover your options now!