Thinking about stepping into life’s next chapter by buying a vacation home, commuter home, weekend getaway, or investment property? Perhaps you are looking to upgrade and will keep your current home as a rental property.

There are many factors to consider, including location (mountains, lake, beach, or close to an airport or hospital) and feel (secluded, or an urban hustle and bustle near top restaurants and activities). If you are thinking of this as your retirement home, does the communities have the amenities you will need? How much upkeep are you wanting to deal with? Perhaps a condo or townhome, or a smaller home will suit your needs. You may want to consider new construction or custom-building your second home on the perfect parcel of land.

But often it’s not where you look for a second home, but who you get to help you. You’ve already got a competent and relentless real estate partner and advisor with DreamSmith. Looking to find a home outside of Metro Atlanta? We have a strong network of top-producing agents across the globe and will vet them to match your style and needs! Also important, we’ll get you connected with a certified mortage planning specialist who has been heavily trained in financing second homes.