Vacation rental news occurring in August 2006 including information about the industry, buying along the Texas coast, and new ordinances. Please send us any vacation rental news that you run across, so this archive can be as complete as possible.

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10 tips for buy-to-let  Source: ThisIsMoney.co.uk    08/30/2006

Renting Condos That Don't Sell  Source: RealtyTimes.com    08/21/2006

Buying At The Beach: North Padre Island, Texas  Source: mysanantonio.com    08/19/2006 The Texas Coastal Bend cities growing second-home market attracts national attention.

Newport, Wisconsin Considers Banning Vacation Rental Properties  Source: WISCNEWS.com    08/16/2006 The town of Newport will decide on whether to allow short-term rentals after it hears from Columbia County.

Short-Term Rental Appeals Rejected in Redington Beach  Source: tbnweekly.com    08/16/2006 The Town Commission rejected the appeals of two property owners who sought to rent out homes on a short-term basis in single family residential zoned districts.

Battle Wages Toward War Regarding Vacation Rentals in Big Bear Lake  Source: BigBearGrizzly.net    08/16/2006 Vacation rental owners with established businesses in the mountain communities of San Bernardino County fear ordinance created to regulate their business.

Vacation Rental Homes Face New Rules in San Bernadino  Source: The Press-Enterprise    08/15/2006 Permits and inspections required after ordinance is approved to regulate vacation homes in the mountain communities of San Bernardino.

Vacation Homes With Tax Benefits  Source: Times Community    08/15/2006 Tracking the use of your vacation home is a pain, but this effort can bring relief in the form of tax breaks.

Encinitas Again Seeks Vacation Rental Curbs   Source: SanOnSanDiego.com    08/12/2006 Encinitas is still trying ban short-term vacation rentals that rent for 30 days or less.

Proposal up for vote aims at harmony between permanent and short-term residents in San Bernadino County  Source: The Press Enterprise    08/11/2006 In order to limit conflicts between permanent residents and vacationers in the San Bernadino Mountains, a proposal is drafted to govern short-term rentals.

Locals Finding Cheaper Second Homes South Of The Border  Source: San Diego Business Journal    08/07/2006 Increased attention and investment in upgrading the infrastructure of Mexican developments, especially along the coast, proves tempting to U.S. buyers of vacation properties.

Homes With Million Dollar Views Selling For 300K In Mexico  Source: San Diego Business Journal     08/07/2006 Vacation home developments are increasing in Mexico, but seriously do your homework before buying south of the border.

Home Sweet European Rental  Source: MSNBC    08/04/2006 Summer is not over yet, and vacationers can still plan to live like the Europeans when they opt for short-term rentals in European cities.

Last Resorts For Owners Of Short-term Rentals in Venice, Florida  Source: Venicegondolier.com    08/04/2006 City of Venice attempts to define "resort dwelling" activities to regulate short-term rentals accordingly.