Mortgage boom for second homes takes hit amid new lending rules
New lending rules and a return to the office may have dented the prolific rise in demand for second-home loans, according to new data
by Daniel Houston Jul 14
Treehouses, yurts, private islands: Demand for 'unique' short-term rentals is spiking
Searches for certain types of unique homes have exploded by more than 1,000% compared to just 2 years ago, according to Airbnb
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 30
After buying frenzy, demand for second homes comes down to earth
New lending restrictions and buyer preferences meant slower growth last month in mortgages for vacation homes and investment properties
by Daniel Houston Jun 10
The Real Word: What Biden's tax proposals might mean for real estate
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss how Biden’s tax proposals could affect real estate, Zillow Zestimates in today’s housing market and Matt Lionetti’s latest Instagram Reel
by Byron Lazine Apr 30
The Real Word: Which markets saw the largest inflow of new homebuyers?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss mortgage changes for vacation homes, how many Americans moved during the pandemic and videos every agent should make
by Byron Lazine Apr 16
Browse second-home opportunities on updated Pacaso app
Pacaso's mobile app allows users to browse available homes, share them with aspiring co-owners and friends, and be alerted to new properties or changes to those they're following. The company's intent is to democratize second homeownership
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 15
Pacaso raises $75M and soars to unicorn valuation
The co-ownership startup for second homes also raised $1 billion in debt funding
by Patrick Kearns Mar 24
Zillow co-founder Spencer Rascoff wants to help you buy a second home
Spencer Rascoff and dotloop founder Austin Allison are launching a new co-ownership startup for second homes, Rascoff's third venture this year
by Patrick Kearns Sep 30
Big Sky yields big returns for vacation-homeowners: Vacasa
Big Sky, Montana, is the best place to purchase a vacation home in 2020, according to rental management platform Vacasa's latest market analysis
by Marian McPherson Aug 18
Hot markets, new opportunities: What agents across the country have to say about the industry
Dozens of agents from across the U.S. and Canada shared insights Tuesday during Inman Connect Now. Overall, they described active markets that have also changed during the tumultuous months of the coronavirus pandemic
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 4
Florida is the No. 1 state to purchase a vacation rental
According to rental management platform Rented Inc., the Florida Panhandle is the best location for investors to purchase vacation homes
by Marian McPherson Jul 20
Second-home markets hope for the best as stay-at-home rules extend
Real estate agents in Montana, Arizona, and Florida explain how the coronavirus has impacted their markets and offer their predictions for a robust recovery
by Marian McPherson Apr 21
Rent and relax: How to protect your vacation rental
Opinion
Your house is likely your largest asset, so if you’re going to rent it to strangers, it pays to invest in security.
by Hyder Rabbani Aug 26