How to buy a beach house the right way: Thinking about buying a second home? Who hasn’t dreamed of owning a vacation rental property?
Buying a second home is a great way to meet future retirement, financial or family goals. Check out our guide to help you decide whether it's right for you.
Buying a second home has become a common phenomenon and is an excellent way to grow your real estate portfolio. A second home purchase can be a great
Are you looking for tips on how to finance a second home? It's a great idea as a vacation property, or as a future investment.
It’s not your imagination: Everyone really does want a second home. Once considered a luxury reserved for the ultra-rich, the pandemic hastened many Americans’ desire to invest in a getaway property. There has been a 20% increase in people who are interested in owning a second home now compared to pre-Covid times, a trend […]
Not sure how to buy a house while living in another? If you have a mortgage and want to buy another house, read on for practical tips on what to do.
Specifications Total Living Area: 561 sq ft Main Living Area: 561 sq ft Garage Type: N/A or Unknown Foundation Types: Crawlspace Slab Exterior Walls: 2x4 House Width: 24'0 House Depth: 27'4 Number of Stories: 1 Bedrooms: 1 3/4 Baths: 1 Max Ridge Height: 15'7 from Front Door Floor Level Primary Roof Pitch: 6:12 Roof Framing: Stick Porch: 96 sq ft Main Ceiling Height: 8'0 Special Features: Front Porch
Ever wonder what it takes to buy a second home? Check out these six tips to learn more.
Fantasizing about buying a second home in Europe? You’re not alone. In recent years, a significant number of Americans have been crossing the Atlantic in search of the vacation home of their dreams. And with the current state of the U.S. housing market, European markets are beckoning more than ever. According to Knight Frank’s recently […]
Often referred to as summer or vacation homes, over 7 million homes in the U.S. are second homes. Many are located near mountains, bodies of water, and other recreational areas. We examine the tax implications of owning a second home. Continue reading
It's easy to see everyone in your family enjoying the sunshine on the second floor deck of this Contemporary house plan with 910 square feet of heated living space and a 1-car garage with a deck above.. Just the right size for a vacation getaway, the home is easy to clean and maintain. A big island in the kitchen has seating for 4 people with a big bank of windows to bring in light. Cathedral ceilings on the second floor make the two bedrooms on this floor feel even larger. Sliding glass doors in the larger bedroom take you out to the deck.
Deciding to build up and add a second storey addition is a great way to add more space and additional rooms to your home. Second storey additions are becoming increasingly popular in Perth as block…
This 2-bed country cottage house plan gives you 897 square feet of heated living and can be built as a rental property, a second home, an ADU or as a down-size solution. The bedrooms are in back with the master suite having its own bathroom and Bed using the hall bath. In front, a vaulted living room (12' ceiling peak) with fireplace is open to the kitchen with 3'2" by 5' island with seating for 3. Laundry is in the mudroom which has storage space and a built-in bench with hooks.
1875 Second Empire For sale In Red Hook New York. $1,200,000. The historical charm within whispering tales of the home's storied past.
Happy Friday everyone!! & thank you for stopping by Favorite Things Friday. So happy you are here! Today I am getting ready for my mother in-law to come into town for the weekend. If you remember she was visiting a few weeks ago & she's coming again because she is working in North Carolina again about 4 hours away from us. We are so excited to have her here! Our plans for the weekend are to relax, eat, & enjoy each others company. Sounds pretty perfect to me. I hope that you all had a great week & that you
This one bed cottage house plan gives you 550 square feet of heated living and makes a great second home, a rental property or an ADU. The front of the home is open concept and delivers a living room open to a kitchen with eat-at peninsula and a dining nook with windows looking out front. The bedroom is in back and has direct bathroom access which has a stackable laundry unit. NOTE: Please allow 3 to 5 business days for delivery.
This one-bed country cottage house plan gives you 525 square feet of heated living and makes a great second home, a rental property or an ADU. A 6'6"-deep covered front porch welcomes you inside and gives you a place to enjoy outside. The front of the home is an open vaulted space with a dining area, kitchen and living room. In back, you'll find the bedroom, full bath and stacked washer/dryer. NOTE: Please allow 3 to 5 business days for delivery.
This country cottage house plan gives you 2 beds, 1 bath and 784 square feet of heated living space and can be built as a rental property, a second home, an ADU or as a down-size solution. The bedrooms are in back and are separated by a shared bathroom to maximize your privacy. In front, an open concept layout gives you a kitchen on the left with a double sink set below windows looking out front and the living room to the right. A covered porch and adjacent open deck give you fresh air space to enjoy.
From a steel spiral staircase to a green marble kitchen island, this wood- and brick-clad home in Cape Town is full of surprises.
1870 Second Empire For Sale In Freehold New Jersey. $950,000. This historic home exudes timeless charm and sophistication.
Do you dream of living large in a small space? Tiny houses offer a unique opportunity to simplify your life and embrace a minimalist lifestyle, but the limited square footage can pose challenges. Enter the loft: a clever design element that maximizes vertical space, creating a world of possibilities within your tiny abode. From cozy […]
Adding a second story to your home sounds daunting, but we've broken down the ways you can go about it with ease.
Image 7 of 54 from gallery of Two Detached New Homes and a Studio-Shed / VANDERSALM-aim. Photograph by Egbert de Boer
This modern cabin in British Columbia, Canada, is clad with second-growth managed forestry cedar inside and out.
In het karakteristieke dorp Veessen aan de IJssel heeft sec.architecten een moderne vrijstaande woning gerealiseerd.
When interior designer Harriet Anstruther took possession of her run-down Sussex farmhouse, she put her eclectic mark on it, while keeping its original features...
A 4-bed, 3.5-bath sitting on 2.46-acre land, this incredible Rustic Illinois Barndominium features a stunning classic design with the barndominium ae
This 1985 square foot New American house plan has a combination of clapboard and board and batten siding. A functioning shed dormer sits above the front porch with room for a couple of rocking chairs. Inside, the home plan has 3 bedrooms - all on the second floor - and a main floor flex room that could be used as a den or home office or as a fourth bedroom. An open concept layout has the living room in front open to the dining room and kitchen in back.
These 10 Midwestern cities offer some of the best architectural gems in the U.S., including work by Frank Lloyd Wright, Frank Gehry, and Eero Saarinen.
If you own your home but are in the market for a second, here are four things you should consider before buying or selling anything.
A unique urban home in Toronto's Ossington Village presented by Paul Johnston.
Lindsay Aratari shares the lessons she learned as a second-time homebuyer who purchased a house during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Historic custom home addition to your ground floor vs. second floor addition. what's best & options for Denver & Boulder, CO historic homes.
Thinking about buying a vacation home? There are plenty of things to consider beyond the asking price. Here are important things to do before investing in a second home in your favorite getaway spot.
Cousins & Cousins Architects transformed a Victorian home in East London, creating an addition that is inconspicuous and transformative. The extension houses a dining room on its first floor and a bedroom on its second. It uses bricks and windows repurposed from an earlier demolition. The dining room features two floor-to-ceiling glass walls, opening the […]
