second homes

Discover Durango, the Southwest’s Best-Kept Secret with Realtor Eric Roark

By Shelby Skrhak / April 30, 2023 /

If you’re looking to purchase real estate somewhere that combines Colorado’s stunning natural beauty with a vibrant community, look to the southwest corner of the state for Durango — a still relatively untapped market for real estate located near renowned ski resorts. “As a transplant from Dallas to Durango, I can see such enormous untapped…

Engine No. 7 is an Extraordinary New Orleans Investment Property

By Brenda Masse / April 20, 2023 /

If you want to ensure that your investment property stays booked 365 days a year, months, even years in advance, you have to find something truly unique, in a fabulous destination, worthy of going viral on social media. When I saw this listing I knew it would make the perfect choice for the first of…

These National Parks Make Excellent Spots For Nearby Second Homes

By Mimi Perez / January 31, 2023 /

Spring break is barreling toward us so it is imperative that we start looking at where we want to go. To help you out, I have found three of the best national parks to visit during the spring, as well as a wonderful second home near said park that will make it the go-to place…

Despite Recent Layoffs, Pacaso Launches Second Home Specialist Certification Program

By Kate Lynch / November 6, 2022 /

Pacaso, the embattled company that offers fractional ownership of luxury vacation properties, just announced the launch of its Second Home Specialist Certification program right after the company laid off a significant portion of its workforce. Pacaso CEO Austen Allison blamed interest rate hikes on the massive cuts to the company’s staff: In the last few…

Pacaso Lays Off a Third of Its Workforce, Points to Rising Interest Rates as The Cause

By Kate Lynch / October 12, 2022 /

Since it came on the scene, Pacaso has courted some amount of controversy. However, that hasn’t kept the second home investment company from growing at a rapid pace. However, this year’s quick growth has practically evaporated as the company, founded by two Zillow alums, has laid off a third of its staff. Of course, Pacaso…