AP Analysis: Resort towns attracted high-earners
In 2007, the percentage of a county’s work force in the recreation and tourism sector became a predictor for high personal income, meaning tourist towns were becoming more wealthy, according to the AP analysis of the 100 counties with the highest per capita income.
I thought the paragraph above would reasonate with resort specialists. Please read on for the complete article. I am curious if REALTORS have found this assertion to be true. ~ jmiller
MSN Money picks the top 10 places to buy a second home
This article was released in 2003 but I was very interested in which areas made the top 10 list. I was hoping there might be comments about whether this list is accurate. -jmiller
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Looking for vacation property that’s a good investment as well? These communities offer weather, scenery and active real estate markets. Plus: 10 more up-and-comers.
Popularity is a mixed bag when you’re looking for vacation property.
A hot destination means more crowds, more traffic, longer lines. But if you’re keeping an eye on investment potential — and more than one out of three second-home buyers say they are — then you want to buy where others want to be.
