We empower you to make smart second home decisions. Our blog offers fresh insights into buying, selling and owning a perfect retreat.

To help consumers make empowered decisions, Pacaso's blog offers real estate advice, and tips for buying, selling and owning a great second home. 

Second Home Tips & Advice for Buyers and Sellers

Tips & advice

Who doesn’t love to peek inside amazing homes? Come with us as we explore beautiful second homes and share what makes them Pacaso-worthy. Let the dreaming begin!


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Who doesn’t love to peek inside amazing homes? Come with us as we explore beautiful second homes and share what makes them Pacaso-worthy. Let the dreaming begin!

Explore Beautiful Second Homes

Inspiring homes

Numbers tell part of the story: More Americans than ever want a second home. Our research goes deeper, helping you understand what's driving buyers, sellers and real estate trends.

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More Americans than ever are interested in having a second home. See the latest in what’s driving second home market trends. 

Data & Research for Second Home Markets

Data & Research

We help agents turn their clients’ second home dreams into reality. Partner agents enjoy generous commission, additive business and new connections with buyers and sellers.

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Find helpful information for real estate agents about second homes, home buying and home selling. 

Second Home Resources for Partner Real Estate Agents

Agent resources & insights

Don’t just take our word for it: See how hundreds of families are enjoying 
second home ownership thanks to Pacaso.

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Don't take our word for it: See why hundreds of families are enjoying second home ownership thanks to Pacaso.

Current Second Home Co-Owner Testimonials & Reviews

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Exciting things are happening as we change the way people buy, sell and own second homes. Check out the latest updates from our company and Crew.

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Don't miss the latest news about Pacaso, the company that's changing the way people buy, sell and own second homes. 

Pacaso Company News and Updates

Company news

Discover what’s so special about some of the most popular locations for second homes. Plus, get the inside scoop on recreation, shopping and entertainment options. 


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Discover what’s so special about some of the most popular locations for second homes. Plus, get the inside scoop on recreation, shopping and entertainment options. 

Top Destinations

Top destinations

These articles explain the basics of co-ownership and real estate, giving you the confidence to make smarter, more informed decisions.

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Co-ownership 411

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How Pacaso Helps Shape Communities

Learn how Pacaso's co-ownership model helps to create significant economic opportunity in communities.

How Pacaso helps shape communities 

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Bonjour, Paris! Co-ownership enters France

Pacaso extends its global footprint by introducing a new pied-à-terre listing in Paris’ 7th Arrondissement, offering effortless co-ownership opportunities for American buyers overseas.

Bonjour, Paris! Explore our newest Pacaso in France

You can now exchange dates with another co-owner of your home, or swap stays with a friend who owns a different Pacaso.

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Swap Stays for More Flexibility and Ease

A new swap feature allows owners to exchange stay dates with co-owners of their home or with friends who own another Pacaso.

Pacaso’s new swap feature gives owners more flexibility and ease

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Celebrating Three Years of Second Home Co-Ownership

Dive into some of our favorite Pacaso milestones during our three-year journey.

Celebrating three years of second home co-ownership

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Attainable Second Home Ownership Options

Pacaso is a new way to buy, sell and own great second homes. Fully managed LLC co-ownership means buyers pay less and have fewer hassles. 

Introducing Pacaso: Second homes made attainable and easy

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Summer success: Strong demand, new inventory and Cabo sales

Pacaso co-founder and CEO Austin Allison shares the latest highlights, including the fastest Pacaso to sell out to date and new inventory in sought-after destinations.

Summer success: Strong demand, new inventory and a new Cabo Pacaso

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Meet the Pacaso Home Operations Team

Discover the level of detail and care that goes into making every Pacaso second home stay-ready for owners.

Bringing a Pacaso to life: Meet the home operations team

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Miami Beach embraces co-ownership

Miami Beach recently passed an ordinance recognizing co-ownership, validating it as a game-changer for second home ownership. Pacaso CEO Austin Allison explains how co-ownership benefits buyers, owners, and local communities and shares Pacaso's Q1 growth.

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Pacaso Industry Advisory Board Members

We're thrilled to have a group of elite leaders with a wealth of real estate expertise whom we’ll meet with regularly and call on for advice as we create a new category of second home ownership. 

Pacaso announces its Industry Advisory Board

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CEO Austin Allison Talks Mortgage Rates and Co-Ownership

Pacaso CEO Austin Allison breaks down how 1/8 co-ownership plus 3.95% financing equals big savings on a second home — especially in this turbulent market. 

CEO Austin Allison talks the impact of co-ownership on mortgage rates

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Why Buy a Second Home with PacasoNow

Own a second home for just 5% down with PacasoNow and enjoy risk-free, flexible ownership.

Why buy a second home with PacasoNow

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Announcing Pacaso’s Government Advisory Board

Pacaso forms the Government Advisory Board, a bipartisan membership created to advise Pacaso on how best to work with governments and community leaders.

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Study: Second Home Co-ownership Reduces Housing Competition

The experts at EBP, a trusted economic research firm, modeled and estimated the economic impact of Pacaso homes in five second home destinations across the U.S.

Study: Second home co-ownership reduces competition for homes, boosts local economies

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Facts About LLC Co-ownership in St. Helena

Learn why Pacaso stands by people’s right to own a home in any configuration they choose, and how co-ownership benefits communities.

Why we’re standing up for LLC co-ownership in St. Helena

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Co-ownership Is Part of the Housing Solution in Palm Springs

Pacaso offers a more sustainable and accessible way to own and enjoy a second home through co-ownership.

Co-ownership is part of the solution, not the problem

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Buy Your Pacaso Second Home With Cryptocurrency

Pacaso offers payment in crypto, giving buyers more ways to pay. The process is simple and streamlined with integrated payment through BitPay.

More ways to pay: Buy your Pacaso with crypto

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Celebrating Our First Year of Second Home Co-Ownership

Hear what our Crew has to say about their favorite Pacaso milestones and core values. 

Pacaso, 1 year and counting: We’re just getting started!

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Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month Crew Spotlight

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we spoke to two of our Crew members about their families, cultural traditions and sense of belonging at Pacaso.

Hispanic Heritage Month spotlight: Crew members reflect on culture, traditions and careers

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Pacaso Secures $125M in Funding, Offers Global Destinations

Additional funding brings valuation to $1.5B and supports owner enhancements, expansion into Europe.

Pacaso secures additional $125M in funding, announces global destinations

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Pacaso pledges $100K+ to Burbank Housing

Pacaso is donating $20,000 for each home sold in Napa and Sonoma counties to Burbank Housing and other local nonprofit partners. 

Promoting sustainable communities: Pacaso pledges $100K+ to Burbank Housing

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Pacaso Board Member Malissia Clinton: 'Be Courageous'

Pacaso's newest board member and Aerospace general counsel, Malissia Clinton, shares insights on housing discrimination and pushing past adversity.

Pacaso board member Malissia Clinton: ‘Be courageous’

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Equitable vs diversity hiring: Understanding the differences

We are committed to creating a culture where all Crew members feel like they belong, are empowered to make an impact and have an opportunity to be successful. 

Equitable hiring vs. diversity hiring: Understanding the differences

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How Pacaso Supports Local Communities

Here are common myths about Pacaso — and the reality behind our model and owners.

How Pacaso supports local communities

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Meet VP of Industry Relations Marnie Blanco

Pacaso's new VP of industry relations, Marnie Blanco, shares her thoughts on real estate, family and Colorado pride. 

Family, volleyball and real estate: How it all fits together for VP of Industry Relations Marnie Blanco

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New Pacaso App Lets You Browse & Share Epic Second Homes

Access Pacaso’s curated collection of amazing second homes using our new app, designed for an optimum browsing experience.

New Pacaso app showcases curated collection of stunning second homes

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Women in Tech: 5 Takeaways from Women Founders and Execs

In honor of International Women’s Day, three innovative leaders joined a panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities for women in tech and business.

International Women’s Day panel: 5 takeaways from inspiring women in tech

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Living Our Core Values

At Pacaso, we believe second home ownership enriches lives and communities, and that the Pacaso owner experience should embody trust, fairness and ease of use.

Five core values guide Pacaso’s leadership and Crew

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Senior woman and her neighbor talking

Pacaso Home Owner Code of Conduct & Policies

Read our home owner code of conduct to learn how Pacaso co-owners protect and enhance the experience of their fellow owners and the local community.

Pacaso owner code of conduct: Enhancing the neighborhood through conscientious ownership

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Our Company's Mission & Vision

Pacaso is driven by one mission: enrich lives by making second home ownership possible and enjoyable for more people.

At Pacaso, we live our mission every moment of every day

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The Story Behind the Company

Pacaso began with ex-Zillow execs who shared a dream: Make second home ownership attainable for more people. Learn how it all began.

How Pacaso created a new approach to second home ownership

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Working for Pacaso is a Win-Win

Pacaso offers best-in-class benefits to its Crew: competitive salaries, equity, unlimited vacations and fulfilling work at a mission-driven company. Learn more.

Being a Crew member has its benefits – lots of them, in fact

Pacaso Gives Back 

Pacaso Gives Back turns unused food left behind after owner stays — into a solution: awareness of food insecurity and support for local food banks. The program is simple: Owners donate unopened, non-perishable food items at the end of each stay.

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A Big Step Forward for Co-Ownership in Park City

Park City, Utah is the first municipality to recognize and regulate Pacaso’s co-ownership model following the passage of an ordinance by its City Council.

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Working at Pacaso - Our Culture

Join our diverse distributed workforce, and experience a supportive, employee-first culture that encourages ownership and achievement.

A letter from our CEO

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Pacaso's Low Financing Gives Second Home Buyers More Power

Pacaso buyers can secure low financing on an eligible second home — a historically reliable asset in turbulent economies that also has life enriching benefits.

Low financing gives Pacaso buyers more purchasing power

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