Homes Away From Home: Cities With the Most Vacation Property Mortgages
Nearly 93,000 vacation home mortgages were originated in 2025, up 3.9% from a year earlier. See which metro areas attracted the most second-home buyers.
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Nearly 93,000 vacation home mortgages were originated in 2025, up 3.9% from a year earlier. See which metro areas attracted the most second-home buyers.
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