Where to buy a retreat/vacation home?
Lake Tahoe would be ideal, but due to the astronomical prices of the houses there, I can’t afford that. I live in San Francisco so I would prefer a place nearby. Think: Northern California. Certainly affordable is another major requirement; near nature (lake/forest/woods, etc); with winter/summer seasons. Ultimately, I would be willing to buy a place that’s nowhere near San Francisco, that is, I would buy anywhere in the country as long as it meets most of my requirements. Sometimes, I am looking for places where I can go on a writing retreat (yes, I’m a writer), but I might as well give this investment more than one use and have a vacation home available. Thanks.
4 Responses
canada360
23 Apr 2010
kcbranaghsgirl
23 Apr 2010
I would think coastal: Pacific Northwest (Oregon, Washington State or even Vancouver, CA) or Maine. You might also consider the state of 10,000 lakes (Minnesota) or the Upper or Lower Peninsulas of Michigan.
Happy shopping!
Tim
23 Apr 2010
Most of california is too expensive. I live in So Cal.
Check out Ruidoso, NM. values are great, it is out of the way. Lots of trees, deer, bears, etc. Snow in the winter.
We bought two. One about $135k, the other about $275k. They are now being used as rentals.
stylinauto
23 Apr 2010
If you are looking for a new home or a vacation home you can request in the areas that you are looking on this new forum I found called , Home finder forum, http://www.homefinderforum.com. They also have alot of links that can aide you in your real estate search, mortgages, moving, etc.
Big Bear is alot cheaper than Lake Tahoe and isn’t quite as built up so still has some of the small town charm too it.
Prices in Big Bear keep on going up also, Lake Arrowhead is close by to Big Bear and is nicer generally.
Enjoy.