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GeekWire | Vacation rental platform Vacasa raises huge $319M round—here’s how it differs from Airbnb See how Airbnb acts as Vacasa’s partner as Eric Breon, CEO, speaks to the current operational model and the future of Vacasa Real Estate. Read more

USA Today | Thinking of buying a vacation home? These are the best places in every state to own one GoBankingRates suggests top locations based on three key factors. Did your market make the list? Read more

Vacasa | Our ultimate guide to investing in vacation rentals Give your clients our comprehensive list of insights, tips, and considerations for every step in their purchasing process. Why are vacation rentals a good investment? The rise of the sharing economy and the development of online marketplaces have reset the travel industry. (We can thank

Forbes | Short-Term Rentals Are Trending. Will It Be Your Next Investment Sector? Forbes weighs in on the pros and cons of investing in short-term rentals. Share this list when discussing with clients. Read more

National Association of Realtors | Rising financial wealth boosts demand for vacation homes The median sale price of vacation homes has increased across the country. See NAR’s breakdown of top and most / least expensive vacation home counties. Read more

PhocusWire | What’s next for Google’s expansion into vacation rentals? Google is working with a handful of software providers to provide a better search and reservation experience for customers who want to book a vacation rental. Read more

Forbes | Short-term rentals are trending upward Internet searches for “short-term rentals” have been hitting new highs. Ongoing growth is expected, and there appear to be many reasons why this upward trend will last. Read more

If you’re thinking of buying a vacation home as an investment property, it’s important to take into account not just the appeal of the location, but also how profitable the investment will be.To determine the best place to buy a vacation home in every state, GOBankingRates looked at the top vacation destinations in each state

> Vacasa | Top 25 markets for buying a vacation rental in 2019 We analyzed rental data from across the country to create the second annual list of “Top 25 Best Places to Buy a Vacation Home.” With 65% of people uncertain about where to buy, this is an excellent resource to help educate yourself.

> PhocusWire | Mark Okerstrom on competitor moves, Expedia’s strengths, and what he’s had to “unlearn” President and CEO of Expedia Mark Okerstrom shares his thoughts on industry trends and predictions in this interview. Read more