Blog Posts

  • Merry Christmas

    Merry Christmas

    As we all spend the next few days busy, I hope everyone enjoys themselves. I’d like to wish everyone a Happy Holidays. Life can get a bit hectic and I hope that everyone takes a few minutes to appreciate what you have around you. We wish you all the best. We will be taking a…

  • What is the Crystal Coast Vacation Rental Show?

    What is the Crystal Coast Vacation Rental Show?

    According to the Carteret County Tourism Development Authority, “Approximately 15 percent of county residents work in tourism-related businesses. Each day of the summer season has a $3,431,000 daily impact on the local economy and creates opportunities for residents who count on tourism for supplemental income.” This is an over $700 million impact annually. Big Head Presents,…

  • Monday News Round-up December 16, 2024

    Monday News Round-up December 16, 2024

    Welcome to our new Monday morning feature, the Monday News Round-up. We’ll start off each week by taking a quick look at a few stories pertinent to the industry. Each story is followed by a brief thought on the news item. Greece Tightens Regulations on Short-Term Rentals, Sparking Controversy This one surprised me. I was…

  • How a Coffee Pot Reminded Me About Past Failures in Rental Choices

    How a Coffee Pot Reminded Me About Past Failures in Rental Choices

    Last year we bought a coffee pot for our oceanfront rental. A very cool and somewhat more expensive unit than our last one. It looked good in our freshly rehabbed kitchen. This unit allowed me to pick the amount of coffee brewed. I could switch to individual cups with the included attachment. It had a…

  • Monday News Round-up December 9, 2024

    Monday News Round-up December 9, 2024

    Welcome to our new Monday morning feature, the Monday News Round-up. We’ll start off each week by taking a quick look at a few stories pertinent to the industry. Each story is followed by a brief thought on the news item. Lexington to change short-term rental regulations. Lexington, KY is moving forward with tightening regulations…