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Interviews with Vacation Home Owners One-on-One with Palm Springs, CA Vacation Rental Owner Gregg Rapp Christine talks with Gregg Rapp about the excitement and challenges of renting a high-end vacation home that has attracted celebrity guests. 9/22/08 One-on-One with Rockport, TX Vacation Rental Owner (and HomeAway CFO) Lynn Atchison Christine talks with Lynn Atchison, the CFO of HomeAway, about her hesitation in renting and why she eventually changed her mind. 9/16/08

One-on-One with Canmore, AB Vacation Rental Owner Richard Colwell, Part 2 Christine continues her discussion on the challenges of renting and maintaining a vacation property from abroad.  6/16/08 One-on-One with Canmore, AB Vacation Rental Owner Richard Colwell, Part 1 Christine discusses the challenges of owning and renting a vacation home in Canada while living in the UK. 6/9/2008 One-on-One with Richland Chambers Lake, TX Vacation Rental Owner, Michelle Helterbran Christine interviews lakehouse owner, Michelle Helterbran, who had teh first vacation rental on Richland Chambers Lake, TX. One-on-One with Washington State Vacation Rental Owner Bob Kelly Christine talks with vacation rental owner, Bob Kelly, about why he chose renting by owner in Pacific Beach, WA. 4/1/2008 Selling a Vacation Rental Home Christine talks with vacation rental owner, Ed Reese, about his experience trying to sell one of his vacation homes. 2/25/2008 One-on-One with Port Aransas Owner (and HomeAway CTO), Ross Buhrdorf Christine talks with new owner, Ross Buhrdorf, about preparing his property, starting the rental process and what he'd like to change about the HomeAway sites. 2/19/2008 One-on-One with Santa Fe Vacation Rental Owner, Deborah Haws Christine talks with Santa Fe, New Mexico owner, Deborah Haws. 1/23/2008 One-on-One with Colorado Vacation Rental Onwer, Bev Babich Christine chats with Keystone area owner, Bev Babich, about her experience renting her home and the unique, co-op that Bev participates in with her rental neighbors. 1/14/2008 One-on-One with Baltimore Vacation Rental Owner, Richard Pretl Christine interviews experienced owner, Richard Pretl, about his vacation rental in Baltimore, Maryland. 12/18/2007 One-on-One with Princeville Vacation Rental Owner, Hank Drayton Christine chats with Hawaii owner, Hank Drayton, about how and why he bought his property and how the vacation rental business has changed since he started 19 years ago. 12/10/2007 One-on-One with Branson, Missouri Vacation Rental Owner, Valerie Budd Christine talks with Branson vacation rental owner Valerie Budd about her decision to switch from a property management company to renting by owner. 5/11/2007 One-on-One with Destin, Florida Vacation Rental Owner, Gayla Berry Christine talks with Destin owner, Gayla Berry, about how she came to buy her first vacation rental property and why she rents by owner. 4/6/2007 Fighting a Short-Term Rental Ban within an HOA Interview with Palm Desert owner, Melinda Diperna about her experience battling a vacation rental ban in her complex. 3/29/2007 One-on-One with New Hampshire Vacation Rental Owner, Robin Clapp Christine talks with successful vacation rental owner and rent by owner "purist," Robin Clapp about why she bought her vacation home, what she enjoys about the process, and how's she's handled the unusually warm winter. 2/28/2007

Interviews with Real Estate Agents Buying an Investment Property in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands Christine learns about purchasing island property on St. Croix from real estate agent and broker, Kim Lucas. 8/25/2008

Buying an Investment Property in Kissimmee, FL Christine discusses the Kissimmee and Orlando markets with vacation home real estate broker, Raymond Butterfield. 6/23/2008 Buying an Investment Property in Stowe, Vermont  Christine chats with Stowe real estate agent, Ken Libby about the current market conditions. 6/2/2008 Buying an Investment Property in Muskoka, Ontario Real Estate Agent, John Jarvis, discusses the vacation home market in Muskoka. 5/12/2008 Foreclosures and Short Sales in the Destin, FL Vacation Rental Market Real Estate Agent, Shannyn Stevenson, is back to discuss the Destin, FL market, along with foreclosures and short sales. 4/29/2008 Buying an Investment Property in Naples, FL: Part 2 Second part of Christine's talk with Naples real estate agent, Lynn Wilber. 4/21/2008 Buying an Investment Property in Naples, FL: Part 1 Christine and real estate agent, Lynn Wilber, discuss the vacation home market in Naples, FL.  4/21/2008 Buying an Investment Property in Steamboat Springs, CO This week, Christine interviews Steamboat Springs realtor, Randall Hannaway, about the vacation home market in his area. 2/11/2008 Buying an Investment Property in the Lake Tahoe Area Christine chats about the vacation real estate market in Tahoe with South Lake Tahoe realtor, Deb Howard. 1/2/2008 Buying an Investment Property in Los Cabos, Mexico Ever thought about buying in Mexico? Christine talks with Los Cabos realtor, Julie Kershner.  Buying an Investment Property in Martha's Vineyard Christine talks with Edgartown realtor, Fred Roven about the Martha's Vineyard vacation home market. Buying an Investment Property in Park City, Utah Christine interviews Park City realtor, Dennis Hanlon about the Park City vacation home market. 8/14/2007 Buying an Investment Property in Provincetown, MA Christine talks with realtor, Rick Tourgee about the vacation rental market in Provincetown. 7/23/2007 Buying an Investment Property in Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge, TN Christine talks with realtor Pat Malone about the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge vacation rental market. 7/2/2007 Buying an Investment Property on the California Gold Coast Christine talks with realtor, Meredith McKenzie about the California Gold Coast vacation home market. 5/23/2007 Buying an Investment Property in Montana Christine talks with realtor, Dorothea about the Montana vacation home market. 4/30/2007 Buying an Investment Property in Destin, Florida: Part 2 Christine continues her chat with Destin real estate agent, Shannyn Stevenson. 3/23/2007 Buying an Investment Property in Destin, Florida: Part 1 In this episode Christine interviews Destin real estate agent, Shannyn Stevenson, about the vacation home market in her area. 3/14/2007

Interviews with Vacation Rental Industry Experts Furnishing and Decorating Your Vacation Rental Christine talks with Mary Byerly of Furniture Land South about decorating tips for your vacation home and the benefits of using a design consultant. 9/8/08

Mortgaging and Refinancing Vacation Homes Christine talks with the President of Colonial National Mortgage and vacation home owner, David Motley, about mortgaging and refinancing options for vacation homes. 8/5/2008 Building an Airport in Panama City, Part 2 Christine continues her discussion with Jerry Ray about the benefits of building an international airport in Panama City, FL. 7/21/2008 Building an International Airport in Panama City, FL Christine talks to Jerry Ray about the progress and benefits of an international airport for vacation rental owners in Panama City. 7/14/2008 The Resort and Second-Home Market Christine interviews Real Estate Broker, Jim Dague, to learn about his expertise in the resort and second home industry. 6/30/2008 Going Green at Your Vacation Rental Learn tips from journalist and cottage owner, Leslie Garrett, about staying environmentally conscious even at your vacation home. 5/19/2008  Virtual Tours Christine talks with seasoned owner and virtual tours expert, Ed Reese. 2/1/2008 The Scoop on HomeAway's Rent With Confidence Guarantee Christine talks with Trey Herschap, HomeAway's Director of Trust & Safety, about the Rent With Confidence Guarantee and what it means for vacation rental owners. 11/7/2007 New 3% Lodging Tax in Sevier County Tennessee Christine talks with Sevier County Trustee, Jettie Clabo about the new 3% occupancy/lodging tax effective July 1st. 7/23/2007 How to Choose a Property Manager to Manage Your Vacation Rental Home Christine talks with Orlando property manager, Steve Trover about how to find a good property manager. 6/19/2007 Buying a Vacation Home with Friends or Family: Part 2 Second part of Christine's interview with co-ownership expert and attorney, Andy Sirkin. 4/23/2007 Buying a Vacation Home with Friends or Family: Part 1 Have you ever thought about buying a second home with friends? Christine talks with attorney and co-ownership expert, Andy Sirkin. 4/13/2007 Florida Sales Tax Regulations: Part 2 Second half of Christine's interview with Belinda Watson of the Florida Department of Revenue. 2/5/2007 Florida Sales Tax Regulations: Part 1 Christine Karpinski speaks with Belinda Watson of the Florida Department of Revenue about collecting sales taxes for vacation rental properties. 1/29/2007 Go International - The Merits of Advertising Worldwide Christine speaks with the HomeAway UK office about global advertising advantages, challenges and differences. 10/16/2006 Insurance for Vacation Rental Homes - Simplified Christine speaks with insurance expert D. Workman about getting insurance for vacation homes. 10/16/2006 Sales Tax 101 Christine speaks with CPA and co-owner of HotSpotTax.com K. Stephens about collecting and paying sales taxes for vacation homes. 10/16/2006

General Topics in Renting By Owner Vacation Rental Bans Christine addresses the issue of vacation, short-term, and transient rental bans. 2/22/2007

Different Types of Vacation Rentals Christine talks about the different kinds of vacation rental properties from RVs to teepees to cabooses, as well as, the number one mistake that vacation rental owners make and how to get financing. 1/22/2007 Vacation Rental  Hot Spots Christine discusses the current best buy areas for vacation homes, how to find a real estate agent, and what she would say to someone interested in the vacation rental business. 1/16/2007 How to Find a Reliable Housekeeper or Cleaning Service Christine chats about how to find the perfect housekeeper, the importance of liability insurance, and why vacation rental owners should contact a lawyer before setting up an LLC. 1/8/2007 Making the Decision to Rent Your Second Home Christine outlines the reasons for renting your vacation home and discusses common fears. 1/2/2007 The Business of Owning and Renting a Vacation Home Christine talks about the business side of the vacation rental owner experience including why to write a business plan, how the real estate bubble is affecting vacation properties, and how to effectively advertise. 12/27/2006 Introduction to Vacation Rentals: The Basics of Buying a Vacation Rental Home Christine talks about the basics of buying a vacation rental home. 12/15/2006

Ask Christine Podcast Series Ask Christine #20: The Benefits of Short-Term Rentals Christine discusses the benefits of renting your second home for short-term versus traditional long-term rentals. 8/18/2008

Ask Christine #19: Selecting Amenities Christine shares ideas for indoor and outdoor amenities to add to your vacation rental. 8/11/2008 Ask Christine #18: Preventing Chargebacks Christine defines "chargebacks" and provides pointers for prevention. 7/28/2008 Ask Christine #17: Signs of Scam Inquiries Christine gives some pointers about how to spot a scam inquiry. 7/21/2008 Ask Christine #16: Renters Asking for Reduced Rates Christine shares some ideas for working with budget-conscious travelers. 7/8/2008 Ask Christine #15: How to Convert Inquiries to Bookings Christine advises a homeowner on how to convert her many inquiries into actual bookings. 5/5/2008 Ask Christine #14: The Pros and Cons of Renting by Owner Christine touts the pros and cons of renting your vacation home by owner. 4/7/2008 Ask Christine #13: Common Pricing Mistakes Christine discusses common pitfalls when pricing your vacation rental property. 3/21/2008 Ask Christine #12: Multiple Property Owners and Calendars Should owners of more than one property leave their calendars blank? 1/9/2008 Ask Christine #11: Is It Okay to Charge Renters for Utilities? Christine answers the question of charging your guests for electricty, gas, or water. 10/26/2007 Ask Christine #10: Should Your Break the Rental Rate Up into Rate, Fees, Taxes, etc.? Christine answers a question from an owner who wants to know if it's better to charge one all-inclusive rate or to break the rental rate into parts (cleaning fee, sales tax, etc.). 10/19/2007 Ask Christine #9: Should You Provide Linens or Have Your Guests Bring Their Own? Christine answers a question from an owner about whether it is better to provide linens or to require your guests to bring their own. 9/29/2007 Ask Christine #8: Can Your Ask for a Credit Card in Case of Excess Damage? Christine answers a question from a Dillon Beach owner, who wonders if she can ask for a credit card in case of excess damage. 9/12/2007 Ask Christine #7: How to Find Short-Term Rental Insurance Christine answers a question from an owner who can't find an insurance company to cover her property. 8/24/2007 Ask Christine #6: How to Get Keys to Renters Christine answers a question about the different options that owners have for handling keys. 8/6/2007 Ask Christine #5: Requests for Multiple (But Not Complete) Weeks Christine answers a question from a North Myrtle Beach owner about how to handle requests for weeks that don't fit into the typical Saturday to Saturday model. 7/23/2007 Ask Christine #4: What if Your Property Doesn't Fit into the Break-Even Formula? This week, Christine answers a question from a Lake Tahoe owner who's looking to buy a property but cannot get it to work with Christine's break-even formula. 6/25/2007 Ask Christine #3: Refunds for Inclement Weather Christine answers a question from a Winter Park, CO owner whose property was inaccessible due to closed roads. 5/31/2007 Ask Christine #2: Damage Insurance Christine answers a question from a Bodega Bay owner who wonders if there are any companies that provide damage insurance for vacation rental homes. 5/18/2007 Ask Christine #1: Should You Buy a 3BR or 4BR House?  This week, Christine answers a question asked by a potential owner who wonders whether he should invest in a 3BR or a 4BR house on Lake Hartwell. 5/7/2007