Historic Villages Attract Second-Home Buyers

Homeowners looking for a second-home are attracted to small-town America.

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April 9, 2002, 9:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"More and more home buyers are leaving behind their urban and suburban settings during the week for something reminiscent of an idealized village life on weekends.The amenities of the country are never far away, of course, but living in or close to town carries several benefits... Experts say the interest in historic villages on the part of second-home buyers mirrors a trend in urban planning."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

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