BUSINESS TRAVELERS: FINDING THE RIGHT HOME FOR YOUR NEEDS

uExpress, August, 2006 by Ellen James Martin

Leo Berard knows well the hassles of being airborne much of the time and the need for a comfortable home to return to once all the takeoffs, landings, baggage burdens, time zone changes, and sleep deprivation are finally over.

Berard spent four years flying around the country on a weekly basis as a marketing executive for AT&T.

"Being a road warrior was fun for the first six months. After that, the novelty wore off quickly. I soon realized just how hectic and stressful a lifestyle it was," he says.

Berard transitioned to a career as the owner of an independent real estate company. His experience as a frequent flyer helps him advise home-buying clients about heavy travel schedules as they try to find the best available property for their needs.

Each year, Americans make more than one billion domestic trips of at least 50 miles from home or ...