If the empty nest syndrome is near, or if you can count the years until retirement on one hand, then it’s the perfect time to consider a 2nd home in Leavenworth.
With only a short, beautiful 2 hour drive from Seattle, Leavenworth offers endless summer and winter activities along with the postcard Bavarian Alps scenery.
According to a recent survey, baby boomers with discretionary dollars to spend have fueled an increase in the number of vacation-home sales in recent years. In fact, the National Association of Realtors reported that a record 1.07 million vacation homes were sold in 2006, a 4.7% increase over 2005.
According to a recent survey, buyers are buying second homes for these reasons:
- The majority bought a second home to use for vacations or as a family retreat
- Buying was to diversify their investments.
- Using the home as a primary residence in the future
- The tax benefits were a reason to buy.
- Buying because they had extra money to spend
- Planned on renting out the second home nightly to help pay the mortgage while getting to use the property when not being rented
Your second home will be as popular with the children and grand children as it is with you. It’s a great way to bribe your kids to want to hang out with you!
“No one is going to have fun basking in the light of their municipal bond,” – Stephanie Cuthill, Realtor
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