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Managing Short-Term Rentals

Marketing Trends and Management Advice for Short-Term Rentals

  • One of our homeowners is sending this letter to her state rep about the proposed tax on vacation rentals. See what she says.

    By Joan Talmadge | Updated 6/8/2017

    Homeowner Voices Her Concern Regarding the Lodging Tax

    One of our homeowners is sending this letter to her state rep about the proposed tax on vacation rentals. See what she says.

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  • Momentum is growing to pass legislation imposing a lodging tax on all private rental homes on the Cape and Islands. It's time to let your legislators know how you feel about this tax.

    By Joan Talmadge | Updated 6/8/2017

    Time to take action on proposed lodging tax legislation

    Momentum is growing to pass legislation imposing a lodging tax on all private rental homes on the Cape and Islands. It's time to let your legislators know how you feel about this tax.

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  • Follow a proven vacation rental booking process—from inquiry to confirmed reservation. Learn guest info, rental agreements, payment schedules, taxes, security deposits, reminders, and review requests.

    By Samantha Williams | Updated 2/27/2026

    Successful Vacation Rental Booking Techniques (Step-by-Step)

    Use this checklist to move from inquiry to confirmed booking, set payment expectations, track tasks, and request reviews to earn more 5-star stays.

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  • Fall is the ideal time for cleaning and vacation home maintenance after the busy summer season. We've put together a checklist to help guide you through the process.

    By Joan Talmadge | Updated 10/6/2021

    Fall Cleaning and Maintenance

    Fall is the ideal time for cleaning and vacation home maintenance after the busy summer season. We've put together a checklist to help guide you through the process.

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  • The last of our four annual, complimentary 2015 Homeowner Forums recently concluded at the Cape Cod Sea Camps in Brewster. Here is an overview of the event!

    By Elizabeth Weedon | 11/2/2015

    A look at the 2015 Homeowner Forums

    The last of our four annual, complimentary 2015 Homeowner Forums recently concluded at the Cape Cod Sea Camps in Brewster. Here is an overview of the event!

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  • About the Owner sections are a key component to a successful listing.

    By Elizabeth Weedon | Updated 3/31/2025

    About the Owner: Offering a Personal Perspective to Distinguish Your Home

    With the growth of vacation rental properties, savvy homeowners are striving to make their online listings as competitive and professional-looking as possible, here is one way they're doing it.

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  • By | 10/8/2015

    How to Shop for Flooring Tiles for Your Rental Home

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  • When pricing your vacation rental home, it's very important to get it right. Here are a few tips to help you do just that.

    By Elizabeth Weedon | 10/6/2015

    Pricing Your Home

    When pricing your vacation rental home, it's very important to get it right. Here are a few tips to help you do just that.

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  • Here are a few tips for picking the right color for your vacation rental home.

    By | 8/12/2015

    How to Pick the Right Kind of Paint for Your Vacation Rental Home

    Here are a few tips for picking the right color for your vacation rental home.

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  • Strangely, the bug that draws the most attention and complaints is one of the most innocent insects on Cape Cod.

    By Joan Talmadge | 8/3/2015

    Eek! A cockroach! Or is it?

    Strangely, the bug that draws the most attention and complaints is one of the most innocent insects on Cape Cod.

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