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(Updated March 2013)
While the U.S. economy is slowly pulling out of a recession, 2009 was a turbulent economic year. In 2009, 73% of residential property buyers reported that they purchased a home to use as their primary residence. For the remaining 27% of buyers, the motivation to purchase an investment property is influenced by a different set of factors. The purchase of a vacation home is largely a lifestyle choice, often with the expectation that the home will become the buyer's primary residence in the future. In 2009, one in ten home buyers purchased a vacation home. Here you will find information on the activity in the vacation/second home market as well as tips on working with the vacation/second home buyer. You'll also uncover a variety of resources available from the National Association in addition to updates on the RSPS certification. (K. Bartlett Walsh, Quality Assurance Coordinator)
Buyer Motivation and Expectations: Vacation Properties vs. Investment Properties
To use for vacations or as a family retreat
- Vacation Properties - 82%
- Investment Properties - 22%
To rent to others
- Vacation Properties - 22%
- Investment Properties - 49%
To diversify investments/good investment opportunity
- Vacation Properties - 22%
- Investment Properties - 34%
To use as a principal residence in the future
- Vacation Properties - 30%
- Investment Properties - 14%
For a family member, friend or relative
- Vacation Properties - 16%
- Investment Properties - 14%
For the tax benefits
- Vacation Properties - 13%
- Investment Properties - 12%
Because the buyer had extra money to spend
- Vacation Properties - 10%
- Investment Properties - 5%
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