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Don't trip up when buying a vacation home

Who hasn't gone off on vacation, discovered an idyllic spot, and returned full of wishful dreams of purchasing a fantastic getaway? Some spontaneously inclined folks even take the plunge while they're still on vacation, and no small number who act in haste end up repenting (or at least regretting) at leisure.

Several readers who've long hoped to buy a second home for their exclusive use - or to rent out some of the time - have written to inquire whether the current real estate market downturn means it's now a good time to buy. Some prospective purchasers, admittedly novices, have also asked about key considerations and possible pitfalls of vacation home purchases.

First of all, it's unwise ...

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