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18 <br /> 16 <br /> 14 <br /> 12 <br /> 10 <br /> 8 <br /> 4 <br /> 2 IIIIIIIIIIIM 111111 <br /> 1 1 1 1 I 11_ _ <br /> x,66 ro � P4{~ �y ��fiz ���y ����� ,06 ���i tV6C Vet <br /> Figure 10:Average number of days utilized per month(n=552) <br /> A quarter of respondents report they engage in telework(working remotely via the Internet)from <br /> their second home. Considering that nearly half of respondents describe themselves as retired, this <br /> represents a fairly large portion of those still employed. <br /> Of those who do telework, a quarter is dissatisfied with their Internet connection, and more than a <br /> third consider it "okay." Adequate telecommunications infrastructure will support telework and <br /> existing business,but may also prove important to the second homeowners who report that they <br /> would consider relocating their business to or near their second home. <br /> 25% <br /> 40% <br /> 0 <br /> Air <br /> 35% <br /> •Poor •OK •Good <br /> Figure 11:Internet quality according to those who report teleworking from <br /> seasonal residence(n=134) <br /> When deciding to purchase their second-home property, respondents ranked the natural amenities <br /> of the area highest, including property by the lake, scenic beauty, and water quality. The value of the <br /> .-, <br /> igsm so Second Homeowners of Central and West Central MN 10 <br />