Distinct Living - Find Your Real Estate Dreams With Ease

Searching for a house is a simple proposition these days with the myriad of real estate web sites available. Just click on any Agency's Web Site and you'll be connected to their local MLS (Multiple Listing Service) allowing you to search every single property available for sale in that market. But what if you're not looking for the normal 4 bedroom, 3-bath home with a 2-car garage? What if you're looking for a second home? That perfect ocean front property you've always wanted, or maybe you're ready to buy that special place to get away and enjoy your favorite activity like golf or skiing? Does the charm and lure of yesteryear beckon you to search historic homes for sale ?

If you've spent any time searching online for "special interest" properties like these, you've probably found it a bit frustrating. Most real estate web sites are set up to attract people looking for a primary residence. Realtor.com, the big boy of real estate web sites includes every listing, everywhere. They download listings directly from the MLS's. The problem? In most areas, MLS descriptions don't have a place for interests or activities. Conventional real estate sites also require you to search by city. This makes it virtually impossible (couldn't resist the pun) to find those special places of interest, especially if you're not exactly sure where it is. There are some very nice sites available for people looking to purchase 2nd homes or vacation property if you can find them. Unfortunately, these sites include very few properties for sale. Why is this, you ask?

The answer is money. These sites charge the Realtor a pretty penny to advertise their listings. Therefore you only see a small portion of properties that are actually available. This makes trying to find those historic homes for sale or the ocean front property you've been dreaming of, as tough as finding a virtual needle in the proverbial haystack. But rejoice! There's hope. A new real estate site for 2nd homes, DistinctLiving.com allows realtors to submit listings at no charge. This means you'll see more listings that interest you. You can also search regionally. So if you're looking for property that relates to an interest such as golfing, skiing, horses, hunting, fishing, or historic homes for sale, you can find them easily...wherever it is. You can also search for mountain property or a place on or near the water, making it quick and simple to find a cabin on a lake, a mountain home, or a luxurious ocean front property with a dock.

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About the Author:
Ross Gahagan is president of www.distinctliving.com and an expert in the field of Real Estate.