Resort and Second Home

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Resort and Second Home

Keep up on the latest developments in the resort and second home market, earn the Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) certification, and network with other members who specialize in the buying, selling, or management of investment, development, retirement, or second homes.

RSPS Certification

Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) is a REALTOR® certification for specialists in buying and selling resort and second home properties.

Podcast: Short Term Rentals

Brian Blaesser shares tips, information about regulations, and how your can help your clients who are hoping to acquire short term rentals....

Rental Housing Resources

Education: Investment Properties

See a list of course offerings on investment properties from NAR and its affiliates.

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Investment & Vacation Home Buyers

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Read the latest research on investment and vacation properties.

Snapshot of 2016 Second-Home Buyers

See and share this infographic about 2016 vacation and investment home buyers.

Types of Homes Bought by Region

See and share this infographic showing percentages of primary, vacation, and investment homes in the U.S. by region.

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Latest News

The bill contains housing-related provisions important to REALTORS®,including alleviating the weakening of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) from the new tax law, and extending the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through at least mid-summer.

Airbnb, a short-term rental startup, plans to overcome its disputes with cities over short-term leasing by building its own apartment buildings.

Find a REALTOR® who specializes in resort and second home properties.

This core course focuses on the knowledge and skill base that real estate professionals need to specialize in buying, selling, or managing second homes in a resort, recreational, and/or vacation destination and properties for investment, development, or retirement.