Time sharing, or interval ownership, is a vacation program that allows you to buy or lease a resort condominium for a limited time during the year. This sounds appealing, but one fact needs to be stressed. Time sharing isn't an investment, except perhaps for the developer.

The Chance to Own a Hassle-free Vacation Home Is Just Part of the Appeal

With a bit of good luck, buying a vacation and retirement home can yield some interesting financial benefits including long term capital appreciation and additional cash flows. Thorough planning can help mitigate future uncertainties and make the home buying process into a truly rewarding experience.

Who wouldn¡¯t want to move into a Maui beachfront house? From the custom architectural jobs done on many Maui homes, to the beautiful beaches and other natural attractions in Maui, you¡¯re bound to find something you will love about Maui beachfront houses. However, like any home buying process, you¡¯ll need to make sure several things are in order before you make your move into your new Maui beachfront house. Here are suggestions for finding some of the best homes in Maui, as well as ways to keep your budget in order during the home purchasing process.

You¡¯d like to buy a vacation home, but you¡¯re not sure where to begin. Perhaps the single most important point to determine up front is why you are buying a vacation home. Are you trying to generate income by renting the property? Would you like to have a place to take your family every year that will likely appreciate in value? Would you prefer some flexibility in location and like to vacation at a different spot each year?

According to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), a record 2.82 million second homes were sold in 2004. Given attractive interest rates, a strong housing market, and the increasingly mobile lifestyle of North Americans, it comes as no surprise that the resort and second home market is enjoying steady growth.

Fractional shares are becoming very popular with people looking to buy vacation property. Find out what makes them different and if they¡¯re right for you.

Whether it’s a lakefront cottage or a log cabin in the woods, a vacation home often seems to be a dream that only the wealthy can afford. But these days, you don’t have to be a millionaire to own one.

How do you choose a condo hotel unit that meets your desire for a vacation home and is also likely to produce a healthy revenue and appreciate down the road? Consider the following seven questions when evaluating a condo hotels

Condo hotels are one of the hottest products in today’s real estate market. New properties are cropping up in different parts of the country and new buyers are entering the market daily. Things have been moving so quickly in terms of condo hotels, but sometimes it's worth taking a moment to step back and look at the big picture.