[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$f24qv4uar57zyc":3,"$ffeh0925h8cuz":34,"$fbwk2pqjjqsc7":38},{"item":4,"previous":22,"next":28},{"id":5,"slug":6,"title":7,"description":8,"excerpt":9,"contentType":10,"featuredImage":11,"bannerImage":9,"body":12,"agentsBottomLine":13,"bodyImage":9,"isInfographic":14,"categories":15,"isVideo":14,"videoThumbnail":9,"videoSource":9,"publishedAt":20,"updatedAt":21},15227,"why-buying-a-vacation-home-beats-renting-one-this-summer","Why Buying a Vacation Home Beats Renting One This Summer","\u003Cp>\u003Cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">For many of us, visiting the same vacation spot every year is a summer tradition that’s fun, relaxing, and restful.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>","","blog","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20230522\u002F20230523-why-buying-a-vacation-home-beats-renting-one-this-summer.jpg","\u003Cp>For many of us, visiting the same vacation spot every year is a summer tradition that’s fun, relaxing, and restful. If that sounds like you, now’s the time to think about your plans and determine if \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F05\u002F01\u002Fwhy-buying-a-home-makes-more-sense-than-renting-today\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: blue;\">buying\u003C\u002Fa> a vacation home this year makes more sense than renting one again. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.forbes.com\u002Fhome-improvement\u002Fhome\u002Fbuying-a-vacation-home\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: blue;\">According\u003C\u002Fa> to \u003Cem>Forbes\u003C\u002Fem>: \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>“. . . if the idea of vacationing at the same place every year makes you feel instantaneously relaxed, \u003C\u002Fem>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>buying a vacation home might be a wise move\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cem>.”\u003C\u002Fem>  \u003C\u002Fblockquote>\u003Cp>To help you decide if making a move like this is right for you, let’s explore why you may want to consider purchasing a vacation home today. \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>Benefits of Owning Your Vacation Home\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>You don’t have to worry about finding a place to stay.\u003C\u002Fstrong> It can be a challenge to find a rental where you want, when you want. Some summer vacation destinations are more popular than others, meaning your favorite place may be booked up in advance. \u003Cem>Bankrate\u003C\u002Fem> \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bankrate.com\u002Fmortgages\u002Fthings-to-know-before-you-buy-a-second-home\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: blue;\">explains\u003C\u002Fa> why owning your vacation home means you don’t have to worry about that sort of inconvenience: \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cblockquote>\u003Cem>“. . . a second home can offer a place to have quality time with your family and \u003C\u002Fem>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>ensures that you always have a vacation destination\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003Cem>.”\u003C\u002Fem>  \u003C\u002Fblockquote>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>It’s an investment.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Home values typically \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F04\u002F06\u002Ftrying-to-buy-a-home-hang-in-there\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: blue;\">appreciate\u003C\u002Fa> over the long haul. That holds true for your vacation home as well, especially if it’s in an area with growing market demand. This can help grow your net worth with time.  \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Vacation homes may provide tax benefits.\u003C\u002Fstrong> If you own a vacation home, you may be eligible for \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.investopedia.com\u002Farticles\u002Fpersonal-finance\u002F013014\u002Ftax-breaks-secondhome-owners.asp\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: blue;\">tax deductions\u003C\u002Fa> based on where it is. However, before buying, you’ll want to consult with a tax professional to discuss first as taxes can vary by location.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>It could potentially turn into a retirement location.\u003C\u002Fstrong> If you love the location of your vacation home, you could potentially sell your primary residence and \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F05\u002F04\u002Fhow-homeowners-win-when-they-downsize\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: blue;\">retire\u003C\u002Fa> there in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>How a Pro Can Help You Find Your Perfect Match\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\u003Cp>As you’re preparing for summer vacation, remember, you could potentially visit your second home instead of another rental unit or hotel. If that sounds appealing to you, a\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>local \u003Ca href=\"\u002F2023\u002F05\u002F22\u002Fwhy-buyers-need-an-expert-agent-by-their-side\u002F\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: blue;\">real estate agent\u003C\u002Fa> is your best resource. They have the knowledge and resources to help you understand the area and what vacation homes are available in your budget. Plus, these agents can explain the perks of how owning a second home can benefit you. \u003C\u002Fp>","\u003Cp>If any of these reasons for owning a vacation home resonate with you, let’s connect. You still have time to enjoy spending the summer in your vacation home.\u003C\u002Fp>",false,[16],{"id":17,"name":18,"slug":19},5,"For Buyers","buyers","2023-05-23T10:30:00Z","2023-05-23T10:30:45Z",{"id":23,"slug":24,"title":25,"featuredImage":26,"publishedAt":27,"contentType":10,"isVideo":14},15224,"why-buyers-need-an-expert-agent-by-their-side","Why Buyers Need an Expert Agent by Their Side","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20230519\u002F20230522-why-buyers-need-an-expert-agent-by-their-side.jpg","2023-05-22T10:30:00Z",{"id":29,"slug":30,"title":31,"featuredImage":32,"publishedAt":33,"contentType":10,"isVideo":14},15231,"owning-a-home-helps-protect-against-inflation","Owning a Home Helps Protect Against Inflation","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20230523\u002F20230524-owning-a-home-protects-against-inflation.jpg","2023-05-24T10:30:00Z",{"cover":35,"open":36,"shareSpread":37},"https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Buyers-Guide-Cover-original.png","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Buyers-Guide-Spread-original.png","https:\u002F\u002Ffiles.keepingcurrentmatters.com\u002FKeepingCurrentMatters\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F20260603\u002F2026-Summer-Buyers-Guide-Magazine-original.png",[39,43,44,48,52,56,60,64,68,72,76,80,84,88,92,96,100,104,108,112,116,120,124,128,132,136,140,144,148,152],{"id":40,"name":41,"slug":42},1,"Uncategorized","uncategorized",{"id":17,"name":18,"slug":19},{"id":45,"name":46,"slug":47},6,"For Sellers","sellers",{"id":49,"name":50,"slug":51},7,"Foreclosures","foreclosures",{"id":53,"name":54,"slug":55},8,"Infographics","infographics",{"id":57,"name":58,"slug":59},9,"Home Prices","home-prices",{"id":61,"name":62,"slug":63},11,"First-Time Buyers","first-time-buyers",{"id":65,"name":66,"slug":67},34,"Senior Market","senior-market",{"id":69,"name":70,"slug":71},35,"Mortgage Rates","mortgage-rates",{"id":73,"name":74,"slug":75},38,"Move-Up","move-up",{"id":77,"name":78,"slug":79},41,"For Sale by Owner","for-sale-by-owner",{"id":81,"name":82,"slug":83},42,"Featured","featured",{"id":85,"name":86,"slug":87},45,"New Construction","new-construction",{"id":89,"name":90,"slug":91},52,"Luxury \u002F Vacation","luxury--vacation",{"id":93,"name":94,"slug":95},53,"Rent vs. Buy","rent-vs-buy",{"id":97,"name":98,"slug":99},80,"Time-sensitive","time-sensitive",{"id":101,"name":102,"slug":103},81,"Outdated","outdated",{"id":105,"name":106,"slug":107},147,"Internal","internal",{"id":109,"name":110,"slug":111},148,"Do Not Autopost","do-not-autopost",{"id":113,"name":114,"slug":115},320,"Inventory","inventory",{"id":117,"name":118,"slug":119},321,"Agent Value","agent-value",{"id":121,"name":122,"slug":123},322,"Affordability","affordability",{"id":125,"name":126,"slug":127},323,"Buying Tips","buying-tips",{"id":129,"name":130,"slug":131},324,"Downsize","downsize",{"id":133,"name":134,"slug":135},325,"Economy","economy",{"id":137,"name":138,"slug":139},326,"Equity","equity",{"id":141,"name":142,"slug":143},327,"Forecasts","forecasts",{"id":145,"name":146,"slug":147},328,"Selling Tips","selling-tips",{"id":149,"name":150,"slug":151},339,"Expired\u002FWithdrawn\u002FCanceled","expiredwithdrawncanceled",{"id":153,"name":154,"slug":155},340,"Price It Right\u002FOverpricing","price-it-rightoverpricing"]