Thinking of a Vacation or Retirement Home?

Maybe you’ve found the perfect vacation spot you know you’ll always come back to. Maybe the noise of the city has become too loud. Or maybe you just want a place to getaway from it all you can call your own.

Some very simple guidelines can help make your purchase of a vacation or retirement home a happy experience, and get you the property you’ve been dreaming of.

First, set your budget. There is nothing worse than finding the perfect place, only to find it’s out of reach.

Second, decide what you want to use the property for. Is this just a getaway for the weekends? A summer retreat? A hunting base camp? If so, you may not require every creature comfort. But if you plan to retire here, you may want to be sure it has all the amenities of your current home.

And speaking of amenities: Third, know the area. You can find a beautiful home, but what about shopping, medical facilities, garbage disposal, etc. You should make a list of all the things you want to be near: towns, lakes, hunting areas, attractions.

And lastly, remember this is a home purchase. You may want a home inspection to make sure everything is in good working order.

A good Realtor can help you with this. Be sure to check out the listings at BuyWisconsinLand.com for all our recreational and hunting properties, or drop us a line at property@buywisconsinland.com and tell us what you are looking for.