Vacation properties By Karen R. Haigney People buy vacation homes to temporarily escape the hassles of everyday living. But over the past 10 or 15 years, the entire concept of the vacation home has changed. Buyers today want to spend more time at their vacation properties, and they want to be able to do more things while they are there. Buying decisions now hinge on a property's proximity to a wealth of year-round amenities and activities, as well as its accessibility to one's primary residence. Andy Mulvihill, president of Crystal Springs Builders and broker of Mountain Resort Properties, a brokerage company specializing in resort housing in Sussex County, says that, overall, escape destinations are moving closer to home.
Convenience is key.
Accessible, year-round recreational amenities also have become a major selling point for vacation properties. Located in the heart of Great Gorge Golf Reserve, the Crystal Springs area is rich in year-round amenities. In addition to four Reserve courses and two public golf courses, the area is home to the newly revitalized Mountain Creek Resort. Buyers of the condominiums will have the option to put the property on a rental program to generate income when it is not in use. Intrawest has had huge success with such villages in other places because they really do a tremendous job.