Tips & Advice

Tips & Advice

We empower you to make smart second home decisions. Our blog offers fresh insights into buying, selling and owning a perfect retreat.

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Modern Farmhouse with backyard pool

ByKayla Moses

Can a second home be a primary residence?

view of LA from pool

ByPacaso Crew

How to afford a million-dollar home

palm springs pool and hot tub with mountain view

ByKasey Tross

Is it better to buy or rent a vacation home?

Palm Springs backyard with pool, grass, and outdoor seating

ByKasey Tross

9 steps for buying a second home

Palm Springs Pool with two buildings

ByJen Lyons

How to maintain a vacation home from afar

modern exterior home in LA

ByAmie Fisher

Rent, co-own or buy a whole second home: What’s right for you?

Wood and brick exterior tahoe home

ByAmie Fisher

The challenges of DIY second home co-ownership

ruby napa home exterior

ByKasey Tross

8 benefits of joint property ownership

Person Holding an iPhone Showing the Calendar App

ByAshley Rappa

Top five Pacaso scheduling myths debunked

standing desk with dogs

ByAmie Fisher

An office with a view: Working from your (second) home

Black modern house with wood garage door

ByKasey Tross

Can you afford a second home? The answer may surprise you!

Modern House

ByAmie Fisher

8 mistakes to avoid when buying a vacation home

Lake Tahoe Modern home exterior

ByJen Lyons

What to consider before buying a vacation home in Tahoe

White and Black modern house with large grass field

ByKasey Tross

Buying a vacation home has lots of upsides and some downs

Modern single family house

ByKasey Tross

Pros and cons of fractional ownership

outdoor cabana with white outdoor chairs

ByAshley Rappa

Timeshares: How they work and what they cost

Sea Scape property overlooking ocean with outdoor fire

ByAmie Fisher

5 reasons Pacaso is better than a resort timeshare

firepit outside a wood home

ByKasey Tross

7 types of ownership in real estate – which is best for you?

Beach house and infinity pool overlooking ocean

ByLaura Vecsey

Vacation home dreams? 6 realities to consider for second homeowners

outdoor fireplace with trees

ByPacaso Crew

How co-ownership compares with other ways to own a second home

orange chairs on a beach with blue umbrella

ByKasey Tross

Are timeshares worth it? Review this list and decide

Modern patio next to swimming pool

ByAshley Rappa

How to get out of a timeshare, legally and with minimal cost

farm warehouse exterior

ByAshley Rappa

A complete guide to resort timeshares, fractional ownership and vacation clubs

Man sitting at desk

ByKasey Tross

Top tax benefits to owning a second home

white and blue Gazebo with outdoor furniture

ByAmie Fisher

Why more renters are buying second homes

modern kitchen with dark cabinets

ByKasey Tross

Key mortgage differences for second homes vs. investment properties

grey building with infinity pool

ByKasey Tross

Make your dream home a reality with shared ownership

three building farm house

ByKasey Tross

Down payment options for a second home

aerial shot of chairs by pool steps

ByAmie Fisher

Travel predictions for 2021: Safety, tech and simplicity are key

modern home with grass and pool

ByAshley Rappa

4 reasons to sell part of your second home this season

modern home with infinity pool overlooking ocean

ByAshley Rappa

Second home trends: Here’s what to expect in 2021

large open concept living room with full wall winows

ByKasey Tross

Second home mortgage: How it differs from an FHA loan

black house with pool and pool chairs

ByAmie Fisher

Buyers are snatching up second homes from coast to coast

white house with pool

ByAshley Rappa

‘Zoom towns’ are booming and changing real estate

Modern house & swimming pool

ByAshley Rappa

The benefits of owning real estate in a LLC

wood balcony

ByLaura Vecsey

How to choose the perfect location for your second home

coffee cup on desk with compter and notebook

ByAshley Rappa

Maximize your second home tax breaks and deductions

3D paper house on table

ByKasey Tross

Should I Buy a Second Home as an Investment?

outdoor fire pit with outdoor furniture

ByKasey Tross

Financing a second home may be easier than you think

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