The New York Times on Sunday, July 19, 2026 ran the following article. Typically it ignored the Connecticut shoreline entirely (the Times seems to deny that this part of the country exists) but the article is otherwise excellent.
In This Housing Market, the Second Home Comes First
City dwellers priced out of owning locally look to vacation and weekend homes as a path to home ownership.
This link to the article should have no paywall.
For nearly twenty years, I've helped New York City and Boston renters stop waiting for "someday" and start owning a place of their own. As a former Manhattan renter myself (West 82nd Street), I know that buying a weekend retreat isn't just about escaping the city. It's often the first step toward building equity while continuing to enjoy the city life you love.
That's the idea behind Buy Your Second Home First. Sometimes the smartest first home is the one everyone else thinks should come second.