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Prices are still going up in Barbados, despite the market conditions, a property company claims.
Jock Fistick for The New York Times
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For Sale in ... Belgium
Although the market has slowed in the last two quarters of 2008, conservative lending practices in Belgium have helped to keep real estate there stable.
Property Values
What You Get for... $375,000
A one-bedroom house in Mission Hill, Boston, a four-bedroom house in Minneapolis and a town house opposite a ski resort in South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
Collecting Houses in Northern Italy
Some people collect stamps, ornaments or miniatures, but Toni Hilton collects houses in the Monferrato region of northern Italy.
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The Old House That Became a Way of Life
Two Manhattanites learn that with a good eye, patience and a high-speed Internet connection, anything is possible.
Havens | Bridgton, Me.
Lakes for Snowmobiling Now and Boating Later
With two major lakes and about 100 inches of snow a year, this Western Maine town is a winter playground.
Breaking Ground
Albany & Dancing Bear Aspen
A luxury beachfront resort and residential development in the Bahamas, and a fractional development in Aspen, Colo.
Your Second Home | A Spa Weekend
A Sensual Retreat at Your Own Place
A spa weekend in your vacation home can focus on one very important client.
High & Low | Town of Chatham, N.Y.
Hudson Valley Meets Hollywood
A significant number of the second-home owners in Chatham, N.Y., have connections to the film industry.
In England, Some Deals in the Cornish Market
Cornwall attracts five million visitors a year who come to marvel at Tintagel Castle, explore the beaches and eat too many cream teas, but real estate there has faced a downturn.
For Sale in ... Barbados
A four-bedroom, three-bath furnished house with ocean views on a three-acre property is on the market in Barbados for $2.5 million.
Property Values
What You Get for ... $500,000
A two-bedroom condo in Dupont Circle in Washington, a three-bedroom house in West Shokan, N.Y., and a house in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains in Tucson, Ariz.
Vacation Areas See Opportunity in Foreclosures
Many homes now in foreclosure are in prime second-home locations like Nevada and Florida, and online tools have made them easier to buy.
From The International Herald Tribune
Stalemate in Hong Kong: Few Buyers, Few Sellers
Buyers in Hong Kong are unwilling to commit unless they see a real steal, and sellers are unwilling to cut prices all that much.
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Properties for ... $375,000
Houses in in Boston, Minneapolis and in South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
Homes in Monferrato
Toni Hilton has a fascination with real estate Monferrato region of northern Italy.
A French-Style Town House in Brussels
A three-bedroom, four-story town house in the Ixelles Neighborhood of Brussels is on the market for 850,000 euros ($1 million).
Inside Beekman 1802
Near Sharon Springs, N.Y., a wedding-cake mansion becomes a working organic farm.
Havens — Bridgton, Me.
Sports enthusiasts are drawn to this town's skiing and snowmobile trails.
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Havens | Carson Valley, Nev.
A Wide-Open Playground in the Sierra’s Shadows
The Carson Valley’s mild climate and relatively low real estate prices are a big draw for second-home owners and retirees.
Your Second Home | Cleaning After Rentals
Rent. Rinse. Repeat.
For those who rent their vacation properties to strangers, there are many levels to keeping a house clean.
Living Here | Freestanding Condos
No Common Wall
These condo owners have the best of both worlds: access to a charming area without the responsibility of caring for a house.
Breaking Ground
St. Regis Resort & Residences, Bal Harbour, and Las Terrazas Resort & Residences
A large resort and residential development in Miami Beach, and a residential resort in the western Caribbean.
In France, a Labyrinth of a House
The 12th-century home of Susan Herrmann Loomis, a chef and a writer, has clay roof tiles, wooden beams throughout and a property dividing wall made partly from old tombstones.
International Real Estate
For Sale in ... Uruguay
The property market in Uruguay is relatively stable and foreign buyers often purchase property as an investment.
What You Get for ... $150,000
A two-bedroom adobe-style house in Marfa, Texas, a four-bedroom farmhouse in Augusta, Mich., and a one-bedroom condo in St. Louis.
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A Very Little Slice of Heaven
In this 485-square-foot Key West, Fla., cottage, tropical breezes and sand on the floor add to the feeling of being home.
Your Second Home | Entertaining
Being a Weekend Emily Post
The etiquette of hosting a large weekend party.
Havens | Lake Harmony, Pa.
A Poconos Village With Nature Near at Hand
In Lake Harmony, Pa., second-home owners enjoy significant snowfall and cool summer temperatures.
Breaking Ground
The Ritz-Carlton Club, Vail & the Beach View
Fractional residences at a Vail ski resort, and a Caribbean condominium-hotel in Barbados.
High & Low | Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
How Green Is My Island
Off the coast of British Columbia, life on this island is characterized by the residents’ attitudes on consumerism and the environment.
In the Czech Republic, a River House
Carolyn Zukowski and her husband, Cal, fixed up a 400-plus-year-old, damp, stone house in Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic.
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Three Acres With Ocean Views
Barbados inland property, like this 3,500-square-foot home on the market for $2.5 million, is much cheaper than property on the coast.
Properties for $500,000
Properties on the market in Washington, West Shokan, N.Y., and in Tucson, Ariz.
A Home in a Cornish Village
Cornwall, England, is a mecca for retirees and second-home owners.
Havens — Genoa, Nev.
This town in Nevada’s Carson Valley prides itself on its Old West heritage.
Properties for $150,000
A home in Marfa, Texas, a farmhouse in Augusta, Mich., and a condo in St. Louis.
