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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Resort buildings and boat docks line the channel of Bay Harbor, Michigan, embodying why it’s one of the best places for a second home.

ByPacaso

Palm Springs Pool with two buildings

ByJen Lyons

palm springs pool and hot tub with mountain view

ByKasey Tross

White and Black modern house with large grass field

ByKasey Tross

Beach house and infinity pool overlooking ocean

ByLaura Vecsey

3D paper house on table

ByKasey Tross

A family takes a tour of a luxury home as they pursue their goal of buying a vacation home.

ByPacaso

A family walks to the beach at one of the best family vacation spots.

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Travelers carry their luggage into their beachside rental unit, confident they received the best deal after comparing Vrbo vs Airbnb.

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outdoor space in Napa

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Malibu views

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modern kitchen with dark cabinets

ByKasey Tross

Modern Farmhouse with backyard pool

ByKayla Moses

A family enjoys dinner on their patio in one of the best places for a second home.

ByPacaso

A lodging cabin sits in the woods, representing one of the purchases that must be factored into the average vacation cost.

ByPacaso

An image of a contemporary house rests under the evening sky, displaying one of the many types of houses available to home buyers.

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Napa home with pool

ByAmie Fisher

Park City Home

ByTony Huynh

Sea Scape property overlooking ocean with outdoor fire

ByAmie Fisher

signing documents with two people

ByAmie Fisher

Modern house & swimming pool

ByAshley Rappa

farm warehouse exterior

ByAshley Rappa

A man takes a coffee break after completing the perfect home office setup.

ByPacaso

Two young children collecting Easter eggs on the putting green at a second home estate in Palm Springs.

ByTony Huynh

Palm Springs backyard with pool

ByAshley Rappa

Why do people travel? A family at an airport with their luggage in tow has answered the question for themselves.

ByPacaso

A family enters the new home they purchased after researching current real estate facts.

ByPacaso

The tranquil harbor of Alexandria, Virginia, exhibits why this city is one of the most relaxing places to visit in the U.S.

ByPacaso

A woman performs yoga on the floor, putting her own spin on a popular zen room idea.

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A large mansion and pool characterizes the luxury real estate market.

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A man sits in a living room that is styled in a Mid-Century Modern way, one of the most popular types of interior design in 2022.

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A family of four makes dinner in the kitchen of their second home, just one of the activities that make for a happier home.

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A woman in a yellow shirt sits in a kitchen with her laptop on the counter, likely enjoying a workcation.

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Hillside views

ByJen Lyons

Exterior of Palm Springs Home

ByKasey Tross

Living Room in Aspen

ByJen Lyons

redesign living room

ByJen Lyons

modern living room

ByJen Lyons

malibu beach view from deck

ByKasey Tross

Large Modern Living Room

ByJen Lyons

Wood Cabin Exterior in Lake Tahoe

ByAmie Fisher

view of LA from pool

ByPacaso

Palm Springs backyard with pool, grass, and outdoor seating

ByKasey Tross

Wood and brick exterior tahoe home

ByAmie Fisher

modern exterior home in LA

ByAmie Fisher

ruby napa home exterior

ByKasey Tross

Black modern house with wood garage door

ByKasey Tross

Modern single family house

ByKasey Tross

firepit outside a wood home

ByKasey Tross

orange chairs on a beach with blue umbrella

ByKasey Tross

Man sitting at desk

ByKasey Tross

grey building with infinity pool

ByKasey Tross

three building farm house

ByKasey Tross

large open concept living room with full wall winows

ByKasey Tross

modern home with grass and pool

ByAshley Rappa

Modern patio next to swimming pool

ByAshley Rappa

Person Holding an iPhone Showing the Calendar App

ByAshley Rappa

scheduling app screenshot

ByAshley Rappa

views of Mailbu beach

ByAshley Rappa

A home office space with views of Napa Valley

ByAmie Fisher

outdoor cabana with white outdoor chairs

ByAshley Rappa

outdoor fire pit with outdoor furniture

ByKasey Tross

outdoor fireplace with trees

ByPacaso

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