http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/382005_Second_Homes.aspSecond homes constitute a much larger part of the housing market than anyone expected. Investors, apparently, have never been considered as a major piece of that market.enCommunityServer 2008 SP2 (Build: 31106.96)http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/382005_Second_Homes.asp#12474Tue, 13 Jun 2006 11:00:00 GMT2bb7a989-b681-446d-a7f2-bd5f0562f228:12474J BrezaIs there any information listing top 10 or even top 50 areas with the largest number of second homes?<div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=12474" width="1" height="1">http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/382005_Second_Homes.asp#12475Tue, 13 Dec 2005 13:00:00 GMT2bb7a989-b681-446d-a7f2-bd5f0562f228:12475NathanIn response to the South Padre question. I am from Connecticut and have been following the market in South Padre for the past 12 years. I moved here 1 year ago for one reason, REAL ESTATE. There is no where else in the United States where you can buy affordable, tropical, coastline property with the end of appreciation not presently in sight. <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=12475" width="1" height="1">http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/382005_Second_Homes.asp#12472Sat, 08 Oct 2005 11:00:00 GMT2bb7a989-b681-446d-a7f2-bd5f0562f228:12472Marcia BI was wondering about South Padre Island....I know it&#39;s a big spring break destination for kids. But, what about us boomers? Housing seems to be very affordable. 332, new, gated community, golf course, with a deeded dock on the water for <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=12472" width="1" height="1">http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/382005_Second_Homes.asp#12473Mon, 20 Jun 2005 11:00:00 GMT2bb7a989-b681-446d-a7f2-bd5f0562f228:12473LucyIm surprised West Virginia wasnt mentioned as part of the top 5. Maybe if you had a list of Top Ten, West Virginia would fall somewhere in those numbers. Ive been doing a lot of research lately, and West Virginia has a lot to offer. One can buy a 3000 sq ft home, in a gated community, with anywhere from 10 to 43 acres, for $300,000. Its beautiful there, with a complete change of seasons. <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=12473" width="1" height="1">http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/382005_Second_Homes.asp#12471Mon, 28 Mar 2005 11:00:00 GMT2bb7a989-b681-446d-a7f2-bd5f0562f228:12471ArtIt would be more interesting if they can tell us how many of these investment properties were non-occupied. I believe thats more accurate an indication of how big the bubble is.<div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=12471" width="1" height="1">http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/382005_Second_Homes.asp#12470Tue, 15 Mar 2005 11:00:00 GMT2bb7a989-b681-446d-a7f2-bd5f0562f228:12470ONmoneyFrom this article it seems that speculation in Real Estate is more wide-spread then even I believed. Reminds me of Nasdaq 5K with margin accounts maxed out.<div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=12470" width="1" height="1">