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Friends have drinks at the pool of the shared second home they bought after researching timeshare alternatives.
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Parents with children who have recently left home are known as empty nesters.
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Outdoor in Napa
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A man rolls his suitcase into the perfect rental he found after searching the best vacation rental sites.
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palm springs pool and hot tub with mountain view
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views of Mailbu beach
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Living room of a luxury second home in Lake Tahoe
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A woman in a yellow shirt sits in a kitchen with her laptop on the counter, likely enjoying a workcation.
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grey building with infinity pool
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A woman wheels her suitcase into her lake house after answering the question, “Can I afford a second home?” with the help of a second home calculator.
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A lodging cabin sits in the woods, representing one of the purchases that must be factored into the average vacation cost.
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firepit outside a wood home
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An image of a contemporary house rests under the evening sky, displaying one of the many types of houses available to home buyers.
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 A family enjoys dinner on their patio in one of the best places for a second home.
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Modern House
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Two young children collecting Easter eggs on the putting green at a second home estate in Palm Springs.
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Why do people travel? A family at an airport with their luggage in tow has answered the question for themselves.
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A man takes a coffee break after completing the perfect home office setup.
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Napa home with pool
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Park City Home
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A large mansion and pool characterizes the luxury real estate market.
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A man sits in a living room that is styled in a Mid-Century Modern way, one of the most popular types of interior design in 2022.
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A family enters the new home they purchased after researching current real estate facts.
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A family walks to the beach at one of the best family vacation spots.
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A family of four makes dinner in the kitchen of their second home, just one of the activities that make for a happier home.
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Exterior of Palm Springs Home
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Malibu views
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redesign living room
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outdoor space in Napa
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modern living room
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malibu beach
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A family takes a tour of a luxury home as they pursue their goal of buying a vacation home.
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Large Modern Living Room
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Wood Cabin Exterior in Lake Tahoe
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Modern Farmhouse with backyard pool
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view of LA from pool
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Palm Springs Pool with two buildings
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Wood and brick exterior tahoe home
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ruby napa home exterior
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Black modern house with wood garage door
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White and Black modern house with large grass field
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Modern single family house
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Sea Scape property overlooking ocean with outdoor fire
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modern home with grass and pool
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Modern patio next to swimming pool
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Modern house & swimming pool
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A home office space with views of Napa Valley
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farm warehouse exterior
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Palm Springs backyard with pool
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outdoor fireplace with trees
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Resort buildings and boat docks line the channel of Bay Harbor, Michigan, embodying why it’s one of the best places for a second home.
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