Private Escapes: Buying a Vacation Home

Whether in a warm-weather locale or on a snow-capped mountain, owning a second home affords the opportunity to escape to your very own private sanctuary. In a recent survey released by the National Association of REALTORS®, 78 percent of vacation and investment buyers reported that now is a good time to purchase real estate.

“Second homes have not rebounded as quickly as the market for primary homes,” says Philip White Jr., president of Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates in a recent Wall Street Journal article. “There’s more inventory.”

Take a peek at our collection of popular vacation destinations and the extraordinary homes located there.

Nantucket, Massachusettes /  $14,995,000 USD / Maury People Sotheby’s International Realty

Extraordinary 1920?s estate in Nantucket, Massachusetts with harbor views.

Nantucket Vacation Homes for Sale >

Ixtapa, Mexico / $3,900,000 USD / Guadalajara Sotheby’s International Realty

Casa Nelly with expansive oceanfront views from every room in Ixtapa, Mexico.

Vacation Homes for Sale in Mexico >

Park City, Utah / $20,500,000 USD / Summit Sotheby’s International Realty

The exclusive Bald Eagle Estate in Park City, Utah.

Park City Ski Homes for Sale >

Phuket, Thailand / $2,552,149 USD, ?79,000,000 THB / Hunter Sotheby’s International Realty

A spectacular beachfront villa is located in a secluded area of Phuket, Thailand.

Phuket Vacation Homes for Sale >

Mallorca, Spain / $7,884,972 USD, €5.950.000 EUR / Mallorca Sotheby’s International Realty

Modern villa with beautiful views of the countryside in Port Andratx.

Homes for Sale in Mallorca >

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Source: 2013 NAR Investment and Vacation Home Buyers Survey, April 2013