Second Home Trends

Move Over, Pacaso. The Summer Home Experience is Here

By Kate Lynch / June 10, 2022 /

You’ve likely already heard about Pacaso, the second home-buying startup launched by Zillow vet Spencer Rascoff and dotloop founder Austin Allison that offers fractional ownership and income potential to vacation home buyers. But what if you want to purchase your second home on your own? And what if you don’t want to deal with any of…

These Enviro-Friendly Communities Celebrate Earth Day Year-Round

By Elaine Raffel / April 21, 2022 /

With more consumers looking to reduce their carbon footprint, living a more eco-friendly lifestyle extends to their housing choices.

The 5 Hottest Luxury Real Estate Markets in America Right Now

By Mary Cate Long / March 8, 2022 /

These are the hottest luxury real estate markets in America right now, according to the Realtor.com data team. As the pandemic and its fallout continue to ravage multiple aspects of the economy, the luxury real estate market thrives. Many buyers with means are looking for more work from home space and a nice view to…

Five Small Towns to Buy a Vacation Home in 2022

By Elaine Raffel / January 5, 2022 /

Just in time for our 2022 inaugural Second Shelters column, Travel + Leisure published its list of best small towns in the U.S. to buy a vacation home. Though they span the nation coast to coast, all have one thing in common—understated luxury in a serene, peaceful environment.

With Commercial Travel Restrictions, Private Jets Gain Popularity Amid Pandemic

By Diann Nichols / February 15, 2021 /

Commercial air travel took a major hit in 2020. Even with social distancing and limited seating, many travelers weren’t ready to board a plane loaded with people and potential illnesses. So private jet travel took off. Staying home isn’t always an option, especially for business travelers. Other travelers just wanted some semblance of normalcy by…