Tips and advice

Tips and advice

We give you everything you need to make the right holiday home decisions. Our blog offers the insights you need for buying, selling and owning a perfect retreat.

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Beach house and infinity pool overlooking ocean

ByLaura Vecsey

Vacation home dreams? 6 realities for second home owners to consider

farm warehouse exterior

ByAshley Rappa

A complete guide to timeshares, fractional ownership and vacation clubs

Park City Home

ByTony Huynh

Say goodbye to buyer’s remorse with Pacaso’s Home Transfer Benefit

Palm Springs Pool with two buildings

ByJen Lyons

How to maintain a vacation home from afar

White and Black modern house with large grass field

ByKasey Tross

Buying a vacation home has lots of upsides and some downs

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

ByPacaso

Workcation guide: 7 steps for working remotely in your second home

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

ByPacaso

Study: 100 most relaxing places to visit in the U.S.

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

ByPacaso

How to make a house a home: 14 expert tips for a happier home

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

ByPacaso

7 zen room ideas: Emotional escape rooms for every personality type

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.

ByPacaso

Types of interior design: The basics and trending styles for 2022

modern living room

ByJen Lyons

Top luxury home builders

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

ByPacaso

60 real estate facts + home buying trends for 2022

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

ByPacaso

7 luxury real estate market trends + how to buy a luxury home in 2022

redesign living room

ByJen Lyons

How to decorate your new home like a professional

wood balcony

ByLaura Vecsey

How to choose the perfect location for your second home

Wood Cabin Exterior in Lake Tahoe

ByAmie Fisher

How fully managed ownership removes second home hassle

A home office space with views of Napa Valley

ByAmie Fisher

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

Sea Scape property overlooking ocean with outdoor fire

ByAmie Fisher

5 reasons Pacaso is better than a timeshare

signing documents with two people

ByAmie Fisher

How Pacaso resale works

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

ByPacaso

40 best family vacation spots in the U.S. + kids packing list

Hillside views

ByJen Lyons

How soon after refinancing can I buy another home?

Exterior of Palm Springs Home

ByKasey Tross

How to buy a house with cryptocurrency

Living Room in Aspen

ByJen Lyons

Buying a second home in another state

Malibu views

ByPacaso

How to buy a beach house

outdoor space in Napa

ByPacaso

What makes a house a mansion?

malibu beach view from deck

ByKasey Tross

8 tips for selling luxury million-dollar homes

Backyard with pool and house

ByPacaso

Tips on buying a vacation home

Large Modern Living Room

ByJen Lyons

How much does it cost to build a luxury home?

Modern Farmhouse with backyard pool

ByKayla Moses

Can a second home be a primary residence?

view of LA from pool

ByPacaso

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

Wood and brick exterior tahoe home

ByAmie Fisher

The challenges of DIY second home co-ownership

modern exterior home in LA

ByAmie Fisher

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

ruby napa home exterior

ByKasey Tross

8 benefits of joint property ownership

Black modern house with wood garage door

ByKasey Tross

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

Napa home with pool

ByAmie Fisher

Steps to buying and owning a holiday home with Pacaso

Modern House

ByAmie Fisher

8 mistakes to avoid when buying a vacation home

Modern single family house

ByKasey Tross

Pros and cons of fractional ownership

firepit outside a wood home

ByKasey Tross

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

orange chairs on a beach with blue umbrella

ByKasey Tross

Are timeshares worth it? Review this list and decide

Man sitting at desk

ByKasey Tross

Top tax benefits to owning a second home

modern kitchen with dark cabinets

ByKasey Tross

Key mortgage differences for second homes vs. investment properties

grey building with infinity pool

ByKasey Tross

Shared ownership, explained: A path to second home ownership

three building farm house

ByKasey Tross

Down payment options for a second home

large open concept living room with full wall winows

ByKasey Tross

Second home mortgage: How it differs from an FHA loan

modern home with grass and pool

ByAshley Rappa

4 reasons to sell part of your second home this season

Modern patio next to swimming pool

ByAshley Rappa

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

Person Holding an iPhone Showing the Calendar App

ByAshley Rappa

Top five Pacaso scheduling myths debunked

scheduling app screenshot

ByAshley Rappa

Stress-free scheduling: easy, equitable, flexible

views of Mailbu beach

ByAshley Rappa

What Pacaso looks for when selecting properties

Modern house & swimming pool

ByAshley Rappa

The benefits of owning real estate in a LLC

coffee cup on desk with compter and notebook

ByAshley Rappa

Maximize your second home tax breaks and deductions

outdoor cabana with white outdoor chairs

ByAshley Rappa

Timeshares: How they work and what they cost

3D paper house on table

ByKasey Tross

Should you 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

outdoor fireplace with trees

ByPacaso

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

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