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Lord of the Rings enthusiasts rejoice! Not only has the countdown begun to LOTR prequel series The Rings of Power on Amazon Prime Video, but it turns out you don’t need to travel all the way to Middle Earth (aka New Zealand) to immerse yourself in a hobbit hole. These are some of the most…
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Hawaii has had a complicated relationship with the short-term vacation rental market. Back before Silicon Valley got its claws into the process, these types of arrangements were called B&Bs (bed and breakfasts). Stereotypically, older ladies with a penchant for macramé would rent rooms and provide a meal or two – hence the name. In recent…
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Like many, you may be using your second home as a part-time income generator, too — utilizing Airbnb, VRBO, or another platform to rent out your vacation home to other vacationers. And maybe you’ve had a great run of good luck, but all it takes is one noisy set of short-term tenants, or one raucous…
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On CandysDirt.com, we take a look at a device that could be a real boon to property owners participating in short-term rental markets like VRBO, HomeAway, and Airbnb. Check out why NoiseAware may just be the perfect addition to hosts who want to be good neighbors, but also give guests privacy.
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Previously this week, we discussed how the housing market in South Padre Island could really give vacation home seekers a lot of bang for their buck. Today, we’ll look at how that bang can become a boom — if you’re willing to jump through a few hoops the city says are designed to protect renters,…
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With the economy on the upswing, better interest rates, and stock market gains, vacation homes and second home purchases are booming. By the lake, in the mountains, near the cost, in the desert — there are tons of great locations with plenty of fantastic properties. And sometimes a second home can actually make you money.…
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