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 percent compared to just two years ago, according to Airbnb. Continue reading

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. Continue reading

In June, Inman jumps into second homes and investment properties

Join us for an in-depth look at everything from the latest at Airbnb and Vrbo to the changes investors are making to their portfolios in a shifting real estate market. Continue reading

The next big thing in second home sales: co-ownership

Pacaso is the modern way to buy and own a second home. We bring together buyers to purchase and collectively own a second home and provide a fully managed, end-to-end service. Continue reading

Tips to help you succeed in the booming vacation rental market

If you’ve built up expertise in your primary market and surrounding vacation rental markets, you’re steps ahead. This makes it easier to diversify and offer the knowledge buyers want. Continue reading

The Real Word: What Biden’s tax proposals might mean for real estate

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. In this edition of The Real Word, they’ll discuss how Biden’s tax proposals could affect real estate, Zillow Zestimates in today’s housing market and… Continue reading

The Real Word: Which markets saw the largest inflow of new homebuyers?

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. In this edition of The Real Word, they’ll discuss mortgage changes for vacation homes, how many Americans moved during the pandemic and videos every … Continue reading

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. Continue reading

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. Continue reading