Today's vacation homes require an updated set of features to maintain appeal in a post–COVID-19 world, including space to spread out and top-notch Wi-Fi connectivity.

With new apps, real estate pros are offering clients a way to buy vacation homes at a fraction of the cost.

Average rental prices in popular second-home markets have climbed 17% year-over-year compared to 10% in other markets.

“Summer plans can quickly melt if consumers aren’t careful when they book their getaway,” a state attorney says in issuing a warning.

More potential home buyers may be getting priced out of second homes. Rising prices and loan increases are slowing demand after a pandemic-driven boom in the sector.

More home buyers may be getting priced out due to rising prices, mortgage rates, and a recent federal government loan fee increase.

The pandemic-fueled second home boom may be coming to an end, but here’s why it will likely remain elevated compared to historical averages.

The region had been growing for decades but the pandemic appears to have accelerated that trend.

Home prices are skyrocketing, but these locations aren’t pricing out second-home buyers.

These factors are “hitting the second-home market much harder than the primary-home market,” says Redfin economist.