Your second home

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Anonymous wrote:We have a house in Sagaponack. We live out there from Memorial Day through Labor Day, sometimes later if the weather stays warm. There isn't a big offseason rental market in the Hamptons, plus I would feel weird having strangers in my home, so we leave it empty the rest of the year. The Hamptons "scene" used to be confined to Southampton years ago, but in the last fifteen or so years, it has spread and made the area much less enjoyable for anyone who isn't chasing that influencer lifestyle. The value of our property has skyrocketed and I'm seriously considering selling and buying in the Catskills instead.

Ugh! Long Island and the Hamptons. No thanks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Where is it? Berlin
Why that location? I am from Germany and I love going back
What do you love/hate about it? Berlin is an amazing city and you can easily reach other European destinations. It's a long flight to get there.
How often do you use it? Do you Airbnb or rent when not using? We use it 1-2 times per year. Probably 6 weeks altogether. We let friends use it, but we don't rent it out.

Hi! I'm from Berlin, we're looking to buy there now. Where and when did you buy?

My grandparents are from Mitte (Oranienburgerstrasse, sind vor der Mauer in den Westen gezogen), I grew up in Charlottenburg.

[Anonymous]

We have a second home in the Hamptons. We chose it because it's easy to get to from our home in NYC and we have a lot of friends out there. I love the quaint town/beach/farm country vibe. I don't like the party scene or the crowds in the summer. We use it often and would not consider renting it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you have a second home, where is it?
Paris, LA, Chicago.

Why that location?
I like Paris. It gives me an old world feel that I can't get in the states. LA and Chicago due to business - and is always interesting. Never cared to be in NY, Philadelphia or Boston for one more minute than I needed to be there. Same for any place in the (U.S.) South.

What do you love/hate about it?
Love Paris: No one loves or cares about Trump. Hate Paris: Unfortunately has Le Pen, a more polished version of Trump, of the same ilk.

How often do you use it?
Love to spend Spring in Paris and Summer in the Southern coasts of France and Italy. LA and Chicago as business requires.

Do you Airbnb or rent when not using?
Don't really understand how other people allow others to sleep in their bed and go through their things. A rental is a rental and a home is a home.

If you would like to have a second home one day, where would you like to buy one and why?
Berlin - unexpected adventure, Lake Como - lake living, St. Moritz - skiing. Probably not there often enough to buy.

Paris? Really? So American of you to describe it as “old world.” LOL. And the American South is great!

-signed, European

[Anonymous]

Outer Banks NC - we do not rent it out

looking to buy another property abroad.

HHI $1.8M

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Second home in Maine, basically to get out of the heat in the summer. We spend July and August there and do not rent it out, though it's tempting. Pro is that we all love being here--close to nature, good weather, slower pace. Con is that it's another home to take care of and we often have to manage things at one house or the other from afar.

Same.

We also go up throughout the year.

Another pro: if things get crazy in DC it’s our escape plan.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you have a second home, where is it?
Paris, LA, Chicago.

Why that location?
I like Paris. It gives me an old world feel that I can't get in the states. LA and Chicago due to business - and is always interesting. Never cared to be in NY, Philadelphia or Boston for one more minute than I needed to be there. Same for any place in the (U.S.) South.

What do you love/hate about it?
Love Paris: No one loves or cares about Trump. Hate Paris: Unfortunately has Le Pen, a more polished version of Trump, of the same ilk.

How often do you use it?
Love to spend Spring in Paris and Summer in the Southern coasts of France and Italy. LA and Chicago as business requires.

Do you Airbnb or rent when not using?
Don't really understand how other people allow others to sleep in their bed and go through their things. A rental is a rental and a home is a home.

If you would like to have a second home one day, where would you like to buy one and why?
Berlin - unexpected adventure, Lake Como - lake living, St. Moritz - skiing. Probably not there often enough to buy.

Paris? Really? So American of you to describe it as “old world.” LOL. And the American South is great!

-signed, European

So typical DCUM of you to come onto this thread only to make a snide comment and you're full of crap, you're American. Otherwise you'd say where you're from. I'm guessing Alabama or similar since hit dogs holler. You should appreciate that reference. I'm not the PP btw.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Where is it? Berlin
Why that location? I am from Germany and I love going back
What do you love/hate about it? Berlin is an amazing city and you can easily reach other European destinations. It's a long flight to get there.
How often do you use it? Do you Airbnb or rent when not using? We use it 1-2 times per year. Probably 6 weeks altogether. We let friends use it, but we don't rent it out.

Hi! I'm from Berlin, we're looking to buy there now. Where and when did you buy?

My grandparents are from Mitte (Oranienburgerstrasse, sind vor der Mauer in den Westen gezogen), I grew up in Charlottenburg.

Just realized I didn't answer the OP's actual question. Tahoe, no we don't rent it out. Pros: Tahoe is beautiful, skiing in winter, boating and swimming in the summer, great hiking in the shoulder seasons. Friendly people, relaxed vibe, lots to do.

Con: other side of the country so a bit cumbersome to get to.

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We have an rv

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Anonymous wrote:Naxos, Greece — It’s so mellow there and the water, community, and food are perfect. It’s the opposite of touristy. Our house is not huge but it suits our needs. Great Kite Surfing. It helps that we’re Greek Americans. Only downside is the distance but we generally stay there most of the summer.

OMG I love Naxos. But I wouldn't post on here about it. Need to keep a "secret".

[Anonymous]

Northe-Eastern Europe.Think New England or Canada, but less people, more compact, and much, much cheaper.
Taxes, health insurance (including ER), food, housing, and transportation won't be big expenses. Women there also live longer than women in US. I want to see if it's true.
I had a lovely childhood and I want to go home. We already have several condos there, but I suspect I may build a small house. I would not have a need to rent it out. I would let friends and family stay only, or pay someone to take care of it while away.
I like 4 seasons, fresh air and all the hiking, biking, swimming, skiing, skating, horseback riding that can be done there for free or very cheap. I wouldn't have to travel anywhere to do any of it. I never got used to the distances here.
The 'mountains' are 10 minutes away, the horses are 100 meters away, the lake is 7 minute walk. The theater, the store, the castle, the bus stop, and the pub are 50 meters away. I'm so tired of distances. I want my time back.
HHI? $100k I think. I don't work for living (got my time back, but not about to spend it driving to the mountains or horses when I can live next to them).
I want a simple, active life and I can make it happen there.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Northe-Eastern Europe.Think New England or Canada, but less people, more compact, and much, much cheaper.
Taxes, health insurance (including ER), food, housing, and transportation won't be big expenses. Women there also live longer than women in US. I want to see if it's true.
I had a lovely childhood and I want to go home. We already have several condos there, but I suspect I may build a small house. I would not have a need to rent it out. I would let friends and family stay only, or pay someone to take care of it while away.
I like 4 seasons, fresh air and all the hiking, biking, swimming, skiing, skating, horseback riding that can be done there for free or very cheap. I wouldn't have to travel anywhere to do any of it. I never got used to the distances here.
The 'mountains' are 10 minutes away, the horses are 100 meters away, the lake is 7 minute walk. The theater, the store, the castle, the bus stop, and the pub are 50 meters away. I'm so tired of distances. I want my time back.
HHI? $100k I think. I don't work for living (got my time back, but not about to spend it driving to the mountains or horses when I can live next to them).
I want a simple, active life and I can make it happen there.

You can't really overstate how important it is to have the castle be only 50 meters away. Makes all the difference in the world.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Northe-Eastern Europe.Think New England or Canada, but less people, more compact, and much, much cheaper.
Taxes, health insurance (including ER), food, housing, and transportation won't be big expenses. Women there also live longer than women in US. I want to see if it's true.
I had a lovely childhood and I want to go home. We already have several condos there, but I suspect I may build a small house. I would not have a need to rent it out. I would let friends and family stay only, or pay someone to take care of it while away.
I like 4 seasons, fresh air and all the hiking, biking, swimming, skiing, skating, horseback riding that can be done there for free or very cheap. I wouldn't have to travel anywhere to do any of it. I never got used to the distances here.
The 'mountains' are 10 minutes away, the horses are 100 meters away, the lake is 7 minute walk. The theater, the store, the castle, the bus stop, and the pub are 50 meters away. I'm so tired of distances. I want my time back.
HHI? $100k I think. I don't work for living (got my time back, but not about to spend it driving to the mountains or horses when I can live next to them).
I want a simple, active life and I can make it happen there.

You can't really overstate how important it is to have the castle be only 50 meters away. Makes all the difference in the world.

I would love it myself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you have a second home, where is it?
Paris, LA, Chicago.

Why that location?
I like Paris. It gives me an old world feel that I can't get in the states. LA and Chicago due to business - and is always interesting. Never cared to be in NY, Philadelphia or Boston for one more minute than I needed to be there. Same for any place in the (U.S.) South.

What do you love/hate about it?
Love Paris: No one loves or cares about Trump. Hate Paris: Unfortunately has Le Pen, a more polished version of Trump, of the same ilk.

How often do you use it?
Love to spend Spring in Paris and Summer in the Southern coasts of France and Italy. LA and Chicago as business requires.

Do you Airbnb or rent when not using?
Don't really understand how other people allow others to sleep in their bed and go through their things. A rental is a rental and a home is a home.

If you would like to have a second home one day, where would you like to buy one and why?
Berlin - unexpected adventure, Lake Como - lake living, St. Moritz - skiing. Probably not there often enough to buy.

Paris? Really? So American of you to describe it as “old world.” LOL. And the American South is great!

-signed, European

So typical DCUM of you to come onto this thread only to make a snide comment and you're full of crap, you're American. Otherwise you'd say where you're from. I'm guessing Alabama or similar since hit dogs holler. You should appreciate that reference. I'm not the PP btw.

Nope, just a European who can spot an American from a mile away in Europe. We all can. It’s the insecurity.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you have a second home, where is it?
Paris, LA, Chicago.

Why that location?
I like Paris. It gives me an old world feel that I can't get in the states. LA and Chicago due to business - and is always interesting. Never cared to be in NY, Philadelphia or Boston for one more minute than I needed to be there. Same for any place in the (U.S.) South.

What do you love/hate about it?
Love Paris: No one loves or cares about Trump. Hate Paris: Unfortunately has Le Pen, a more polished version of Trump, of the same ilk.

How often do you use it?
Love to spend Spring in Paris and Summer in the Southern coasts of France and Italy. LA and Chicago as business requires.

Do you Airbnb or rent when not using?
Don't really understand how other people allow others to sleep in their bed and go through their things. A rental is a rental and a home is a home.

If you would like to have a second home one day, where would you like to buy one and why?
Berlin - unexpected adventure, Lake Como - lake living, St. Moritz - skiing. Probably not there often enough to buy.

Paris? Really? So American of you to describe it as “old world.” LOL. And the American South is great!

-signed, European

So typical DCUM of you to come onto this thread only to make a snide comment and you're full of crap, you're American. Otherwise you'd say where you're from. I'm guessing Alabama or similar since hit dogs holler. You should appreciate that reference. I'm not the PP btw.

Nope, just a European who can spot an American from a mile away in Europe. We all can. It’s the insecurity.

I'm Swedish. I've never heard anyone actually call themselves European except on this board. I'm inclined to think most of the "Europeans" here that constantly denigrate Americans like this are actually Americans. This weird propensity to refuse to say where you're from. It's really odd.