We built our vacation home in Tulum for $350,000. I'm glad we invested in the market early, but there are issues with basic infrastructure.

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Three story vacation house in Tulum
The project took a year and a half to complete, but the couple were "super happy" with the results.

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An interior decorator shares 8 mistakes you should never make in your summer home

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A beach home with a red-and-white-striped couch and chair in a living room with a yellow rug, a white chair, and white walls and a bookshelf
As an interior decorator, there are a few items I'd avoid putting in a summer home.

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I couldn't afford to buy a home in the US — so I invested in 5 in Europe instead

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Amy Beihl couldn't afford to buy a property she wanted in New York City, so instead purchased a 1/21st stake in a collection of five homes across Europe.

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We moved from the suburbs to our vacation home. I save at least 10 hours a week not commuting, and my kids have a happy, outdoorsy life.

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Jason Fell, his wife, and their two children in the Pocono Mountains.

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