The mountains’ resort towns have reached an inflection point, facing changes that threaten their cultures and even survival, as demand for short-term rentals reshapes the landscape.
Category: Second Homes and Non-Primary Residences
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A Crisis in the Alps: Airbnb, Climate Change and Americans
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Why Do Houseguests Expect Us to Pay for Any Food During Their Visits?
A married couple is unsure how to get guests at their vacation home to pony up for groceries — ideally without being asked.
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Deception? Conflicting Paperwork? Clerical Error? How a Politician’s Mortgages Can Get Muddy
Mortgage fraud allegations, like those President Trump has leveled against Lisa Cook, are hard to prove. A New York Times review of the holdings of other Washington officials shows how multiple mortgages can invite questions even when people act properly.
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The Most Inspiring Onscreen Summer Houses
Eight interior designers and architects discuss the beach cottages, country villas and lakeside retreats that inform their aesthetics.
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At This Swedish Vacation Home, Architects Have Creative Freedom
A couple gives full rein over the design of their vacation home to architects whose skills they have come to trust over the years.
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On the Jersey Shore, There’s a Flag for Everything
A Supreme Court justice’s political flag shined a light on a longstanding shore tradition of flying flags — so many flags — to celebrate colleges, sports teams and more.
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With the Start of Summer Comes a Scramble for a Free Vacation Home
With the unofficial start of summer comes, for some, a scramble to secure a free getaway somewhere.
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Inside Christian Louboutin’s Portuguese Beach Compound
The New York Times – T Magazine:The designer gives T a tour of his colorful vacation home on a secluded stretch of Atlantic coastline.
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Coasts of Ireland Offer Enticing Waterfront Home Options
The New York Times – Travel:International home buyers are starting to catch on to the appeal of the island nation.