Second home an investment, an indulgence, or both?

From: The Record (Bergen County, NJ) | Date: March 7, 2006 | Copyright information


The Record (Bergen County, NJ)

03-07-2006


Second home an investment, an indulgence, or both?
Date: 03-07-2006, Tuesday
Section: BUSINESS
Edtion: All Editions
Column: YOUR MONEY


One of my fantasies is to have a second home near a Vermont ski resort. As impractical as this is, I've watched the "For Sale" listings on Realtor.com and seen some appealing properties languish for months.

Meanwhile, a buddy of mine complains that he coul...

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