Wednesday, March 01, 2006
Is now the time to purchase a vacation rental beach house?
Depending on who you listen to, the economy is going to go south this year; or, the economy is going to forge ahead at a steady pace. One thing is for sure at the moment - real estate in general is not moving as fast as it did during the first 3 quarters of 2005.
But, this may present some good buying opportunities. Sellers may be willing to reduce the stratospheric prices we have seen in some areas just a bit. Also, beach properties are going to remain a hot item. It's a world wide phenomenon. Anything, anywhere with an ocean view is being snapped up. I have American friends who just purchased a villa overlooking the Adriatic Sea in Croatia! And.....it wasn't cheap!
So, now may be the best time for years to come to pick up some of the little remaining beach house properties or lots. When you do purchase that vacation rental house, be sure to do a FREE vacation rental listing at:
http://www.FavoriteVacationRentals.com.
But, this may present some good buying opportunities. Sellers may be willing to reduce the stratospheric prices we have seen in some areas just a bit. Also, beach properties are going to remain a hot item. It's a world wide phenomenon. Anything, anywhere with an ocean view is being snapped up. I have American friends who just purchased a villa overlooking the Adriatic Sea in Croatia! And.....it wasn't cheap!
So, now may be the best time for years to come to pick up some of the little remaining beach house properties or lots. When you do purchase that vacation rental house, be sure to do a FREE vacation rental listing at:
http://www.FavoriteVacationRentals.com.
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
Free Vacation Rental Listings for Owners
People are looking for free, free, totally free vacation rental listings. Many of the vacation rental by owner websites offer 3-month free listings, but there are sites out there that offer a one-year free vacation rental listing for owners. FavoriteVacationRentals.com is one of the websites that offers a one-year free listing. The link to that site is:
http://www.vacation-rentals-byowner.com/registration/member_registration.asp
http://www.vacation-rentals-byowner.com/registration/member_registration.asp
Friday, August 19, 2005
Does anyone know the condition of Navarre Beach? Do you have a list of restaurants?
Navarre Beach is still rebuilding. The good news is that the bridge over the intracoastal is opened. Be sure to call the property owner to check the condition of the individual vacation rental.
As far as restaurants are concerned, see:
http://www.vacation-rentals-byowner.com/PPF/Parameters/137_39/city_page_content.asp
As far as restaurants are concerned, see:
http://www.vacation-rentals-byowner.com/PPF/Parameters/137_39/city_page_content.asp
What does the consolidation of the vacation rental industry mean?
The recent announcement of consolidation of 5 vacation rental by owner websites (see below) may not be as good as it seems for property owners. From some of the descriptions on the various sites, it seems like they are setting up a pay-per-click model. That could translate into higher fees than the yearly subscription sites. One thing is for sure - Favorite Vacation Rentals by Owner will continue to offer a free one year vacation rental by owner listing. (Click here to list for FREE!)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 06/27/2005
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(AUSTIN, Texas) - WVR Group today formally announced the formation of the world's largest international online distribution channel for vacation rental properties. Led by an experienced team of online and travel industry experts, WVR Group attracted significant investments from founders and leading venture capital firms, Austin Ventures and Redpoint Ventures.
WVR Group CEO Brian Sharples expects to dramatically enhance the experience of finding and securing vacation rental properties for consumers. "Vacation rentals represent a $30 billion dollar slice of the travel industry, and have always been an attractive alternative to hotels," he says. "We intend to combine our worldwide base of properties with leading-edge technology to make it easier than ever for travelers to find and secure a home or condo for their next vacation."
As part of the formation of WVR Group, the company announced the merger and acquisition of five leading companies that currently offer vacation rental listings on the internet: cyberrentals; greatrentals; a1vacations; holiday-rentals; and, rent101. On a combined basis, WVR Group is already serving nearly 20 million travelers per year in the U.S. and Europe and provides more than 50,000 properties available for rent.
"Our existing sites have done a tremendous job of connecting owners and managers of vacation rental properties with travelers from all over the world," said Sharples. "We plan to build on that experience and move the industry to the next level, making booking a vacation rental as easy on the internet as finding a hotel room."
WVR Group is a privately-held company based in Austin, TX.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 06/27/2005
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(AUSTIN, Texas) - WVR Group today formally announced the formation of the world's largest international online distribution channel for vacation rental properties. Led by an experienced team of online and travel industry experts, WVR Group attracted significant investments from founders and leading venture capital firms, Austin Ventures and Redpoint Ventures.
WVR Group CEO Brian Sharples expects to dramatically enhance the experience of finding and securing vacation rental properties for consumers. "Vacation rentals represent a $30 billion dollar slice of the travel industry, and have always been an attractive alternative to hotels," he says. "We intend to combine our worldwide base of properties with leading-edge technology to make it easier than ever for travelers to find and secure a home or condo for their next vacation."
As part of the formation of WVR Group, the company announced the merger and acquisition of five leading companies that currently offer vacation rental listings on the internet: cyberrentals; greatrentals; a1vacations; holiday-rentals; and, rent101. On a combined basis, WVR Group is already serving nearly 20 million travelers per year in the U.S. and Europe and provides more than 50,000 properties available for rent.
"Our existing sites have done a tremendous job of connecting owners and managers of vacation rental properties with travelers from all over the world," said Sharples. "We plan to build on that experience and move the industry to the next level, making booking a vacation rental as easy on the internet as finding a hotel room."
WVR Group is a privately-held company based in Austin, TX.
Thursday, March 03, 2005
Where do I find Clearwater Beach, FL fishing charters?
Fortunately for you, there is a plethora of Clearwater Beach, FL fishing boat charters along with some extremely good fishing. If you are fishing for grouper, there have been some recent increases in the legal size limit to allow the release of smaller fish to replenish a rapidly diminishing gouper population. For a full list of charters and fishing related information, please go to: http://www.vacation-rentals-byowner.com/PPF/Parameters/198_25/city_page_content.asp
