HouseWatch U.S.announced today that it is now able to franchise in 35 states and is pursuing franchise approvals in the remaining states as well. About HouseWatch U.S.: HouseWatch U.S., Inc. is a franchisor of Vacation and second home housewatch services, giving absentee owners peace of m

A new study shows sales of second homes surged in 2004, and that investment property and vacation homes make up a significant portion of the overall housing market, accounting for more than one-third of residential transactions, according to the National Association of Realtors . The new study, b

The market share of buyers purchasing second homes primarily for investment has risen sharply, going from 20 percent of all second homes purchased in 1999 to 64 percent of all second homes purchased last year, showing that consumers believe housing is a good investment. 2004 was a record year for