Some recent statistics from the National Association of Realtors on vacation home buyers in 2012:
• The vacation home median purchase price was higher in 2012 than in 2011.
• The share of vacation buyers who did not use a mortgage rose slightly to 46 percent from 42 percent.
• Vacation buyers expect to own their vacation home for 10 years.
If you’re thinking about buying or listing your home for sale, contact Teresa Williams of Prospera Realty and Property Management at 813-434-0290 or visit https://www.prosperarealty.com. Teresa is a seasoned professional with unrivaled real estate knowledge in the South Tampa market.