FEMA Denies Help for Vacation Homes

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Something to consider, FEMA will not help you restore your vacation property. With the great floods that have devastated the Midwest, many Wisconsin homeowners were distraught when they discovered that FEMA would not help them replace or recover any of the costs associated with their resort homes. (more…)

Make your Vacation Home Profitable

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If you’re looking to make a profit with your vacation property then you may have to approach it a little differently. First of all, stop thinking of it as your vacation property and consider it your little money maker. You’re going to need to get a lot of renters to turn a profit and the competition can be stiff. (more…)

How to Buy the Best Second Home for You

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For some, buying a second home is a dream; weekends at the lake house, long vacations skiing at the cabin, a hunting shack up north. But when you’re faced with the possibility of making that dream a reality will you know what you’re getting in to? If you want to make the best decision about a second home, follow the tips below. (more…)