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A couple checks in to their accommodations while considering the differences between a vacation club vs timeshare.

Black modern house with wood garage door

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

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

A photo of a luxury vacation rental.

A man on a business trip or vacation takes a coffee break while working on his laptop in a cafe.

Exterior pool view of a luxury vacation home in Cabo, Mexico.

Napa home with pool

views of Mailbu beach

A luxury vacation home with a patio and pool.

A dense row of apartments and homes on a city street

signing documents with two people

A luxury home with a brick driveway.

Couple on summer vacation enjoys a sunset

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A wooden vacation home with a lawn and fire pit.

Home buyers consider property options when your second home is the first one you buy.

A luxury home that could serve as a second home that you could rent or buy.

Friends preparing a meal together in modern luxury vacation home

A family of four walk along the beach at one of the best family vacation spots.

A family walks on the sand at one of the best beaches for kids in the U.S.

Beach house and infinity pool overlooking ocean

Exterior home design with tropical pool and greenery garden.

Modern House

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA skyline over Barrier Island.

A person sits at home and reviews her second home tax deductions.

malibu beach

A man runs with his dog at the beach, having researched the best activities for pet-friendly vacations.

Wood Cabin Exterior in Lake Tahoe

A luxury interior of a vacation home showcases the differences between fractional ownership vs. timeshare amenities.

outdoor fire pit with outdoor furniture

Parents with children who have recently left home are known as empty nesters.

A luxury living space by the sea, possibly in an Airbnb alternative.

Senior couple riding a scooter on vacation

Young couple arriving at a vacation home

A couple explores the option of buying a second home for investment with a real estate agent.

A couple has brunch near the open doors to their patio while discussing how happy they are after buying a second home.

Modern house & swimming pool

A couple enjoys using a home equity loan to buy another house.

three building farm house

Duplexes that homeowners could use as a second home or investment property.

A luxury home with a pool overlooking the ocean, a place you can enjoy when owning multiple homes.

Homeowner manages home automation with a digital tablet in a modern, white living room.

Pacaso co-ownership home in Lake Tahoe

Exterior of a Palm Desert second home with indoor-outdoor living, a walled courtyard, pool and modern design

A luxury cabin that serves as a second home in a forest near a pond.

An image of a suburban house that serves as a second home.

modern exterior home in LA

Smart home lock system to manage a property remotely

A person researches Plum Guide alternatives on their laptop while sitting by a pool.

A multifamily unit that could show the differences between an Airbnb vs hotel.

A family of six walks out of a home while considering the differences between Sonder vs Airbnb.

a bedroom with a bed, window and bedside table

firepit outside a wood home

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.

Large Modern Living Room

Modern Farmhouse with backyard pool

A woman wheels her suitcase into her lake house after answering the question, “Can I afford a second home?” with the help of a second home calculator.

outdoor fireplace with trees

a modern white living room with a couch and a table

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

Modern single family house

a man sitting at a table with a laptop

outdoor cabana with white outdoor chairs

Friends have drinks at the pool of the shared second home they bought after researching timeshare alternatives.

A man rolls his suitcase into the perfect rental he found after searching the best vacation rental sites.

A luxury home that can benefit from the use of a vacation home maintenance checklist.

You can now exchange dates with another co-owner of your home, or swap stays with a friend who owns a different Pacaso.

A luxury mountaintop second home in Cave Creek

Two people stand indoors with a property manager while wondering, “how much do property managers charge?”.

an aerial view of a town with a mountain in the background

Two kids run for the beach as their parents unload the car at their vacation property, having answered the question for themselves, “Are timeshares worth it?”

Interior photo of a luxury Pacaso home in Napa, CA.

A luxury home made possible by using a 401(k) as a funding source.

A couple enjoying one of many empty nest ideas to try in 2024.

A couple looks at a home after browsing the best house buying websites.

A couple enjoys a coastal hike, one of the many hobbies for empty nesters.

Middle aged couple laughing

Senior woman reading on digital tablet at home.

a white patio with couch and luxiourious pool

A family stands in front of a home while considering “Is now the time to buy a house?”

Traveler with yellow suitcase opening door of a house.

Luxury living room area with floor to ceiling windows.

A luxury home potentially made possible due to an IRA withdrawal for home purchase.

Person completing accounting tasks on a computer.

Tourist on vacation looking at Oia village view in Greece.

A couple goes on a hike while contemplating what to do after retirement.

Sleek, modern kitchen with large island

grey building with infinity pool

Backyard exterior view of mansion

Senior couple walking down a path during autumn.

A beautiful timeshare with palm trees in the yard.

A luxury second home with a green lawn surrounded by tall trees.

Aerial view of a home with a large backyard and pool

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Beautiful Luxury Home Exterior at Twilight with Colorful Sunset Sky

A person researches buying a house sight unseen on their laptop with their child sitting on their lap.

redesign living room

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

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

a kitchen with black cabinets and stainless steel stove

A couple meets with a real estate agent at a lake house to learn how to buy a house in another state.

Exterior of Palm Springs Home

Bedroom with upscale furniture and interior design elements

A cabin-style second home on a lake bought through joint tenancy.

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

Beautiful Luxury Home Exterior at Twilight with Colorful Sunset Sky

Stairs leading to private jet airplane.

Private jet on the runway.

An interior designer looks at design plans, one of the elements that impacts how much an interior designer costs.

Escondido sitting room

Outdoor in Napa

a house with a pool in the middle of a green field

Living room of a luxury second home in Lake Tahoe

a house with a pool in the middle of a green field

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

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

a bathroom with a glass shower and a sink

Park City Home

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

Malibu views

outdoor space in Napa

modern living room

Wood and brick exterior tahoe home

modern home with grass and pool

A home office space with views of Napa Valley

an aerial view of a town with a mountain in the background

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.

Living Room in Aspen

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Hillside views

Person Holding an iPhone Showing the Calendar App

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