Hotel News Resources | What will the vacation rental industry look like in 2020? There’s a growing preference for eco-friendly accommodations, homeowners are opting for property management services to say competitive, and more. Read more

Realtor | How to get a mortgage on a vacation home: It’s a whole different game The mortgage process looks different when purchasing a vacation rental with a higher down payment, higher interest, and higher insurance premiums. Read more

CNN Business | Why people are buying vacation homes—before they’ve even bought a first home In expensive markets, people continue to rent while buying in less pricey vacation rental markets. Read more

VRM Intel | Predicting a recession? Historically, vacation rentals in domestic leisure destinations perform well during recession periods Five reasons vacation rentals could continue to perform well, even during a recession. Read more

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