An article from Getting Away – but Not Too Far Published May 1, 2012 By Ron Gallagher Contributing Editor Share Copy link Email LinkedIn X/Twitter Facebook Print License Add us on Google Sales of vacation homes are picking up as low prices pull buyers off the fence. But with travel costs rising and consumers still uncertain about the economy, many buyers are snapping up properties closer to home. Recommended Reading Read More Wall Street Journal - Real Estate Add us on Google Share Copy link Email LinkedIn X/Twitter Facebook Print purchase licensing rights Filed Under: Economy