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EPISODE · Nov 18, 2025 · 16 MIN

WHERE Should You Buy a Vacation Home? A Step-By-Step Guide.

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You know you want to own a vacation home, but you’re not sure WHERE it should be. The coast? The mountains? The countryside? Choosing the right spot is overwhelming—and getting it wrong can cost you time, money, and stress. On this episode, we’re tackling the biggest question in your second-home journey: Where should you actually buy? We’ll show you how to find your perfect spot—and why having a Plan B (and maybe even a Plan C) is essential. Grab a pack of sticky notes, because this week it’s all about location, location, location. Grab a pack of sticky notes and tune in to learn: -Why this is the most important decision you’ll make (no pressure!) -How to get started when you have no idea WHERE you want to buy -The sticky-note exercise that will help you define your ideal destination -Why you need a Plan A, a Plan B… and maybe even a Plan C Key links: –Sticky Note Exercise- https://www.buyyoursecondhomefirst.com/your-ideal-vacation-home/sticky-note-exercise –Take the Vacation Home Owner Archetype Quiz: BuyYourSecondHomeFirst.com/Quiz  –Subscribe to the free weekly newsletter: BuyYourSecondHomeFirst.com/#subscribe  –Visit the website: BuyYourSecondHomeFirst.com –Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @BuyYourSecondHomeFirst –Find us on Substack: SecondHomeFirst.Substack.com  –Say Hi! [email protected]  A Special Thank You To Our Sponsors: Lodgify: https://lodgify.com/?afmc=28y *From now until December 4, use code BF65SHFVIP for 65% (!) off their yearly and bi-yearly Professional and Ultimate plans. Minoan: https://www.Minoan.com/SecondHome   Use the link provided to sign up and receive a free $25 in credit. Turno: https://go.turno.com/second_home_first  Use the link provided to get $25 off your first clean. Flytographer: https://www.Flytographer.com/SHF   Use code SHF25 for $25 off your first shoot PriceLabs: https://hello.pricelabs.co/signup/?referral=secondhomefirst  Use code SecondHomeFirst (all one word) for a 30-day free trial, plus $10 off your first invoice

You know you want to own a vacation home, but you’re not sure WHERE it should be. The coast? The mountains? The countryside? Choosing the right spot is overwhelming—and getting it wrong can cost you time, money, and stress. On this episode, we’re tackling the biggest question in your second-home journey: Where should you actually buy? We’ll show you how to find your perfect spot—and why having a Plan B (and maybe even a Plan C) is essential. Grab a pack of sticky notes, because this week it’s all about location, location, location. Grab a pack of sticky notes and tune in to learn: -Why this is the most important decision you’ll make (no pressure!) -How to get started when you have no idea WHERE you want to buy -The sticky-note exercise that will help you define your ideal destination -Why you need a Plan A, a Plan B… and maybe even a Plan C Key links: –Sticky Note Exercise- https://www.buyyoursecondhomefirst.com/your-ideal-vacation-home/sticky-note-exercise –Take the Vacation Home Owner Archetype Quiz: BuyYourSecondHomeFirst.com/Quiz  –Subscribe to the free weekly newsletter: BuyYourSecondHomeFirst.com/#subscribe  –Visit the website: BuyYourSecondHomeFirst.com –Follow on Instagram and TikTok: @BuyYourSecondHomeFirst –Find us on Substack: SecondHomeFirst.Substack.com  –Say Hi! [email protected]  A Special Thank You To Our Sponsors: Lodgify: https://lodgify.com/?afmc=28y *From now until December 4, use code BF65SHFVIP for 65% (!) off their yearly and bi-yearly Professional and Ultimate plans. Minoan: https://www.Minoan.com/SecondHome   Use the link provided to sign up and receive a free $25 in credit. Turno: https://go.turno.com/second_home_first  Use the link provided to get $25 off your first clean. Flytographer: https://www.Flytographer.com/SHF   Use code SHF25 for $25 off your first shoot PriceLabs: https://hello.pricelabs.co/signup/?referral=secondhomefirst  Use code SecondHomeFirst (all one word) for a 30-day free trial, plus $10 off your first invoice

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