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Money Milestone: Five questions to ask before buying a vacation home

More families are buying second houses as escapes, not as investments. One important question: Will the house still be a pleasure as you age?

Buying a vacation home is a Money Milestone many people consider after feathering their first nest. The National Association of Realtors reports that there are 8 million vacation homes in the United States, and given what a tough winter many people have had across the country, it is likely that that

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