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Managing Short-Term Rentals

Marketing Trends and Management Advice for Short-Term Rentals

  • Stay informed with the latest Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket vacation rental market update. Learn strategies for filling late-summer vacancies, opening your 2027 calendar, pricing your home, and maximizing bookings.

    By Joan Talmadge | 8/3/2026

    2026 Mid-Season Vacation Rental Update

    Stay informed with the latest Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket vacation rental market update. Learn strategies for filling late-summer vacancies, opening your 2027 calendar, pricing your home, and maximizing bookings.

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  • Receiving a last-minute booking inquiry? Learn how to protect your vacation rental with smart screening, secure payment practices, and a signed rental agreement before guests arrive.

    By Joan Talmadge | 8/3/2026

    How to Safely Accept Last Minute Vacation Rental Bookings

    Receiving a last-minute booking inquiry? Learn how to protect your vacation rental with smart screening, secure payment practices, and a signed rental agreement before guests arrive.

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  • See 2026 Cape & Islands vacation rental trends, including stronger bookings, stable inventory, modest rate growth, occupancy shifts, and upfront pricing.

    By Jim Reese | 6/10/2026

    2026 Vacation Rental Market Update

    Demand remains strong for Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket vacation rentals in 2026, with bookings up, inventory stable, occupancy shifting, and pricing returning to more typical patterns.

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  • Considering a vacation rental investment? Learn the key factors—location, pricing, expenses, amenities, size, and management—to evaluate a property and plan for success.

    By Joan Talmadge | Updated 3/25/2026

    Investing in a Vacation Rental Home: A Practical Guide for Buyers

    Thinking about buying a vacation rental home? This guide walks through the six core decisions—from pricing and location to expenses, amenities, and management—so you can invest with confidence.

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  • After a Cape Cod blizzard and power outages, learn year-round storm prep for vacation homes: generator tips, frozen-pipe prevention, vent safety, monitoring devices, and local home watch support.

    By Joan Talmadge | 3/4/2026

    What the Blizzard Taught Us About Protecting Your Vacation Home

    A big blizzard is a reminder that storms can strike in any season. Here are practical steps—generators, frozen-pipe prevention, home monitoring, and local support—to protect your Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, or Nantucket vacation home before the next outage or surprise forecast.

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  • Buying a vacation rental? Learn how walkability, water views, and waterfront access affect demand and weekly rates—plus how to compare locations with confidence.

    By Joan Talmadge | 2/27/2026

    Investing in a Vacation Rental Home: Location, Location, Location

    Location drives demand in coastal vacation markets. Learn how walk-to-beach convenience, water views, and waterfront access can influence weekly rates and strategy.

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  • Deciding how to manage a vacation rental? Compare self-management vs property management, typical fees, key tasks, and how to build a reliable local team.

    By Joan Talmadge | 2/27/2026

    Investing in a Vacation Rental Home: Managing Your Rental

    Should you self-manage your vacation rental or hire a manager? Here’s how to compare cost, control, tools, and the local team you’ll need for success.

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  • Discover the most in-demand vacation rental amenities—from AC and outdoor showers to Wi-Fi and outdoor living—that help boost bookings and justify higher rates.

    By Joan Talmadge | 2/24/2026

    Investing in a Vacation Rental Home: Popular Amenities Guests Expect

    The right amenities can significantly impact bookings, guest satisfaction, and rental income. Here’s what today’s vacationers expect—and which upgrades can help coastal rental homes stand out.

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  • How many bedrooms should a vacation rental have? Learn how home size affects bookings, shoulder seasons, operating costs, and long-term rental income.

    By Joan Talmadge | 2/24/2026

    Investing in a Vacation Rental Home: How Big Should It Be?

    How many bedrooms and bathrooms does a vacation rental really need? Here’s how home size impacts bookings, seasonality, operating costs, and long-term performance.

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  • Budgeting for a vacation rental? Learn the true operating expenses—insurance, maintenance, cleaning, utilities, compliance, and reserves—so you can plan confidently.

    By Joan Talmadge | 2/24/2026

    Investing in a Vacation Rental Home: Expenses to Budget For

    Vacation rental expenses go well beyond the mortgage. Here’s how to budget for insurance, maintenance, turnovers, compliance, and the real operating costs that affect profitability.

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