What if you could buy a vacation home now, rent it out for most of the year, then have yourself a nice little, mortgage-free palace when you’re ready to retire? That’s precisely what some folks are doing with Mexican vacation … Continue reading
To the vacation home owner concerned about the deep discounts that hotels are offering to goose their business, two words: Don’t be. Your property is still likely to offer more value for the space and your would-be renters should know … Continue reading
Los Angeles Times writer Christopher Reynolds shared his story of having reserved a gorgeous Montecito vacation home meant three generations of his family during Thanksgiving, only for the owners to cancel a week before the planned event. All told, they’d … Continue reading
It’s that time of year when boyfriends learn the four c’s–cut, carat, color and clarity–and start orchestrating the proposal of dreamlike proportions. Or so their ladies hope. Guys, we’ve made it easy for you. Here are five fantasy settings for … Continue reading
Disney World is pulling out all the stops to entice travelers, including dangling three extra nights–all for free–with the purchase of a four-night package plus tickets to the park. The hotels really want your business, but so do Orlando vacation … Continue reading
Now here’s a cool story to share when you get back from your fabulous Woostock vacation home: Our rental was featured on TLC. The Stone Tower House, which starred on “Family Reunion: Woodstock,” is a true craftsman’s showcase with a … Continue reading
I know a group of sisters who used to host twice-yearly garage sales to fund an annual holiday shopping weekend at Tysons Corner in Northern Virginia. The loot was lovely, from dainty floral dishware to fuzzy sweaters. Whatever profits they … Continue reading
When chosen right, pictures can persuade a would-be renter to call or e-mail about your vacation home. For customers on the fence, it takes a little more convincing. It takes quality content. Here’s where you – the property owner – … Continue reading
As suspected, a lot of amateur landlords are trying to cash in on the Washington, D.C. vacation home rental game during inauguration week. The Washington Post reported that more than 500 such listings were posted on Craigslist. Though you may … Continue reading
Diehards who prayed for Barack Obama’s victory would do anything to be there on Jan. 20, 2009, when he will be sworn in as the 44th president of the United States. It will be a historic moment no doubt, but … Continue reading