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Christine Karpinski, Director of the Owner Community at HomeAway.comMay 13th, 2008-- Hi Everyone, Well I'm back from the National Association of Real Estate Editor's conference. This year there was a lot of chatter about the not-so-great state of the real estate market and the current state of the mortgage industry.  We heard from many prominent speakers, and I also chaired a panel discussion.
Read more in Christine's weekly vacation rental blog
>Christine Karpinski


Trust Your Instincts: 10 Lines From Renters That Should Raise a Red Flag
A lighthearted take on a few conversations with prospective renters that should make you pause and contemplate a bit before accepting their booking.
>Your Renters
  HomeAway Listing Critique: Capstone Log Lodge (Mt. Hood, OR)
This Oregon cabin rental listing should change its headline, photos, and descriptions seasonally.
>Listings 101: Sample Vacation Rental Listing Critiques
Vacation Rental Resources: Alberta (AB)
Handy vacation rental resources for owners in Alberta, Canada.
>Getting Started
  How to Increase Your Vacation Rental's Curb Appeal
How to make your property's first impression a good one.
>Advertising & Networking
Buying a Vacation Property with Friends or Family: Part 1 (Transcript)
Christine talks with attorney and co-ownership expert, Andy Sirkin.
>Podcast Transcripts
  How to Get Help Collecting and Filing Sales Tax
HomeAway offers an easy way for you to remit your sales and lodging taxes to the appropriate agencies.
>HomeAway How To's
Parking Passes and Gate Codes at Your Vacation Rental
Do you have a security gate at your condo rental? Do you have a designated parking spot that your renters are required to use?
>Policies & Procedures
  Should You Offer a Garage Door Opener to Your Guests?
If your vacation rental home has a garage, how do you offer a garage door opener to your guests with the certainty that it won't be lost or stolen?
>Amenities & Furnishings
April 29, 2008: Naples rental committee holds final meeting Wednesday
Marco's Short-term Rental Housing Advisory Committee meets Wednesday.
>Local Rental Alerts
  Vacation Rental Market Q&A: Whistler, British Columbia
Answers about the Whistler vacation home market from real estate agent, Ursula Morel.
>Buying & Selling
Cleaning Fee Survey Results: How Much Do Vacation Rental Owners Charge?
What is the average housekeeping cost between renters?
>Cleaning & Maintenance
  How to Restore Disabled Listings on Vacation Rentals.com
Learn how to restore an expired or deleted listing.
>VacationRentals.com How To's
How to Move Up the List on VRBO.com
Tips for getting your listing to appear higher on VRBO.com.
>VRBO.com How To's
  In the News: Maui, Hawaii
News articles about the conflict surrounding short-term rentals on Maui.
>Vacation Rental Bans
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ECAR cautiously optimistic about market 05/09/2008 TheDestinLog.com Is now the time to buy or to bide your time? 05/05/2008 
ChiacgoTribune.com
High demand for cottages pushes prices 05/07/2008 OrilliaPacket.com Top 5 Mexican Real Estate Markets 05/05/2008 
NuWireInvestor.com
Dunedin puts muscle in short-term rental regulations 05/10/2008 
SuncoastPinellas.tbo.com
Now is the time to rent, Realtors say 05/07/2008 DelMarvaNow.com
Marco landlords may be held responsible for tenant nuisances 05/08/2008 NaplesNews.com Boulder residents could be taxed on vacation rentals 05/08/2008 
DailyCamera.com
Short-Term Rental Battle Continues in Massanutten 05/08/2008 
RocktownWeekly.com
Your House, Their Nest 05/09/2008 
NYTimes.com
Say goodbye to the specialized mortgage options 05/04/2008 
ChicagoTribune.com
Vacation rentals, title orders give hope in market 05/08/2008 WaltonSun.com
Canada's Top Second-Home Spots 05/05/2008 Forbes.com
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May 12, 2008
Buying an Investment Property in Muskoka, Ontario
Real Estate Agent, John Jarvis, discusses the vacation home and cottage rental market in Muskoka, Ontario.
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