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HomeAway.com's Christine Karpinski, author of the two books, How To Rent Vacation Properties By Owner and Profit From Your Vacation Home Dream interviews experts for the latest tips, news, facts and figures on the Vacation Rental Industry. Christine Karpinski is the Director of Owner Community for HomeAway, Inc. In this role, she educates second home owners on all aspects of running a successful vacation rental business. Christine leverages the company's leading position in vacation rentals to shape improvements in and promote the vacation rental industry, as well as continue her work as an independent author and speaker. Christine was a stay-at-home mom who desperately wanted to own a beach home, but couldn't afford one. After much research, she discovered the way to realize her dream was to own and rent the property herself, using the "rent by owner" vacation rental model. Christine purchased her first vacation home in Destin, Florida, nearly 10 years ago and quickly became a powerful voice for vacation rental owners. In addition to hosting the “How to Rent Vacation Properties by Owner” podcast at HomeAway.com, she's also a frequent guest on television and radio shows such as CNN's "Open House," Bloomberg's "Personal Finance," CBS MarketWatch Radio, and HGTV Radio, and is often interviewed on real estate topics for Realty Times, The Wall Street Journal, Kiplinger's Personal Finance and daily newspapers. Her books, combined with her seminars and media appearances, have helped thousands of people manage and profit from their second homes. Today Christine owns multiple properties and is often referred to as "The Most Respected Voice in the Vacation Rental Industry."
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Christine talks with Mireya Schmidt about her background as both a real estate agent and vacation rental owner of multiple properties.
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Christine talks with Gregg Rapp about the excitement and challenges of renting a high-end vacation home that has attracted celebrity guests.
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Christine talks with Lynn Atchison, the CFO of HomeAway, about her hesitation in renting and why she eventually changed her mind.
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  Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:49:42 +0200
Christine talks with Mary Byerly of Furniture Land South about decorating tips for your vacation home and the benefits of using a design consultant.
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Christine learns about purchasing island property on St. Croix from real estate agent and broker, Kim Lucas.
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Christine discusses the benefits of renting your home for short-term versus long-term rentals.
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  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:20:34 +0200
Christine shares ideas for indoor and outdoor amenities to add to your vacation rental.
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  Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:13:07 +0200
Christine talks with the President of Colonial National Mortgage and vacation home owner, David Motley, about mortgaging and refinancing options for vacation homes.
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  Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:41:45 +0200
Christine discusses the definition of "chargebacks" and how to prevent them.
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  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:32:54 +0200
Christine explains some common signs of scam inquiries.
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  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:31:40 +0200
Christine continues her discussion with Jerry Ray about the benefits of building an international airport in Panama City, FL.
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Christine talks to Jerry Ray about the progress and benefits of an international airport for vacation rental owners in Panama City.
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Christine shares some ideas for working with budget-conscious travelers.
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  Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:47:38 +0200
Christine interviews Real Estate Broker, Jim Dague, to learn about his expertise in the resort and second home industry.
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  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:47:42 +0200
Christine discusses the Kissimmee and Orlando markets with vacation home real estate broker, Raymond Butterfield.
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Christine continues her discussion on the challenges of renting and maintaining a vacation property from abroad.
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Christine discusses the challenges of owning and renting a vacation home in Canada while living in the UK.
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Christine chats with Stowe real estate agent, Ken Libby about the current market conditions.
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Christine interviews lakehouse owner, Michelle Helterbran, who had the first vacation rental on Richland Chambers Lake, TX.
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  Mon, 19 May 2008 18:48:45 +0200
Learn how to stay environmentally conscious at your family's vacation home or cottage.
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Real Estate Agent, John Jarvis, discusses the vacation home market in Muskoka.
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Christine advises a homeowner on how to convert her many inquiries into actual bookings.
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Real Estate Agent, Shannyn Stevenson, is back to discuss the Destin, FL market, along with foreclosures and short sales.
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Second part of Christine's talk with Naples real estate agent, Lynn Wilber.
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Christine and real estate agent, Lynn Wilber, discuss the vacation home market in Naples, FL.  
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Christine touts the pros and cons of renting your vacation home by owner.
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Christine talks with vacation rental owner, Bob Kelly, about why he chose renting by owner in Pacific Beach, WA.  
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  Fri, 09 May 2008 12:48:27 +0200
Christine discusses common pitfalls when pricing your vacation rental property. 
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  Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:50:58 +0100
Christine talks with vacation rental owner, Ed Reese, about his experience trying to sell one of his vacation homes.
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Christine talks with new owner, Ross Buhrdorf, about preparing his property, starting the rental process and what he'd like to change about the HomeAway sites.
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This week, Christine interviews Steamboat Springs realtor, Randall Hannaway, about the vacation home market in his area.
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  Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:58:10 +0100
Christine talks with seasoned owner and virtual tours expert, Ed Reese.
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Christine talks with Santa Fe, New Mexico owner, Deborah Haws.
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Christine chats with Keystone area owner, Bev Babich, about her experience renting her home and the unique, co-op that Bev participates in with her rental neighbors.
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Should owners of more than one property leave their calendar blank?

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Christine chats about the vacation real estate market in Tahoe with South Lake Tahoe realtor, Deb Howard.
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Christine interviews experienced owner, Richard Pretl, about his vacation rental in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Christine chats with Hawaii owner, Hank Drayton, about how and why he bought his property and how the vacation rental business has changed since he started 19 years ago.
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Christine talks with Trey Herschap, HomeAway's Director of Trust & Safety, about the Rent With Confidence Guarantee and what it means for vacation rental owners.
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Christine answers the question of charging your guests for electricty, gas, or water.

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Christine answers a question from an owner who wants to know if it's better to charge one all-inclusive rate or to break the rental rate into parts (cleaning fee, sales tax, etc.). 
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Christine answers a question from an owner about whether it is better to provide linens or to require your guests to bring their own. 
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Ever thought about buying in Mexico? Christine talks with Los Cabos realtor, Julie Kershner.
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This week, Christine answers a question from a Dillon Beach owner, who wonders if she can ask for a credit card in case of excess damage.

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Christine talks with Edgartown realtor, Fred Roven about the Martha's Vineyard vacation home market.
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Christine answers a question from an owner who can't find an insurance company to cover her property.
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Christine interviews Park City realtor, Dennis Hanlon about the Park City vacation home market.

For transcripts of the podcasts, as well as, tips and advice for second home owners, visit the HomeAway.com Community for Vacation Rental Owners. Have a question for Christine? Leave a message at (512)493-4340 and she'll answer your question on the air.

To get a feel for the Park City Vacation Rental Market or to find a great vacation property to rent, browse Park City Vacation Rentals on HomeAway.com

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  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:14:06 +0200
Christine answers a question from a Denver owner about how to handle keys. 

For transcripts of the podcasts, as well as, tips and advice for second home owners, visit the HomeAway.com Community for Vacation Rental Owners. Have a question for Christine? Leave a message at (512)493-4340 and she'll answer your question on the air.

To get a feel for the Denver Vacation Rental Market or to find a great vacation property to rent, browse Denver Vacation Rentals on HomeAway.com. 

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Christine talks with realtor, Rick Tourgee about the vacation rental market in Provincetown.

For transcripts of the podcasts, as well as, tips and advice for second home owners, visit the HomeAway.com Community for Vacation Rental Owners. Have a question for Christine? Leave a message at (512)493-4340 and she'll answer your question on the air.

To get a feel for the Provincetown Vacation Rental Market or to find a great vacation property to rent, browse  Provincetown Vacation Rentals on HomeAway.com.

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  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:19:08 +0200
Christine talks with Sevier County Trustee, Jettie Clabo about the new 3% occupancy/lodging tax effective July 1st.

For transcripts of the podcasts, as well as, tips and advice for second home owners, visit the HomeAway.com Community for Vacation Rental Owners. Have a question for Christine? Leave a message at (512)493-4340 and she'll answer your question on the air.

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This week, Christine answers a question from a North Myrtle Beach owner about how to handle requests for weeks that don't fit into the typical Saturday to Saturday model.

For transcripts of the podcasts, as well as, tips and advice for second home owners, visit the HomeAway.com Community for Vacation Rental Owners. Have a question for Christine? Leave a message at (512)493-4340 and she'll answer your question on the air.

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Christine talks with realtor Pat Malone about the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge vacation rental market. For transcripts of the podcasts, as well as, tips and advice for second home owners, visit the HomeAway.com Community for Vacation Rental Owners. Have a question for Christine? Leave a message at (512)493-4340 and she'll answer your question on the air.

To get a feel for the Gatlinburg Vacation Rental Market or to find a great vacation property to rent, browse Gatlinburg Vacation Rentals on HomeAway.com.

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This week, Christine answers a question about buying a property that doesn't work with standard the break-even formula.

For transcripts of the podcasts, as well as, tips and advice for second home owners, visit the HomeAway.com Community for Vacation Rental Owners. Have a question for Christine? Leave a message at (512)493-4340 and she'll answer your question on the air.

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Christine answers a question from a Winter Park, CO owner whose property was inaccessible due to closed roads.

For transcripts of the podcasts, as well as, tips and advice for second home owners, visit the HomeAway.com Community for Vacation Rental Owners. Have a question for Christine? Leave a message at (512)493-4340 and she'll answer your question on the air.

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Christine talks with realtor, Meredith McKenzie about the California Gold Coast vacation home market.

For transcripts of the podcasts, as well as, tips and advice for second home owners, visit the HomeAway.com Community for Vacation Rental Owners. Have a question for Christine? Leave a message at (512)493-4340 and she'll answer your question on the air.

To get a feel for the California Gold Coast Vacation Rental Market or to find a great vacation property to rent, browse Central Coast Vacation Rentals on HomeAway.com.

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  Wed, 09 Jan 2008 11:35:32 +0100
This week, Christine answers a question from a Bodega Bay owner who wonders if there are any companies that provide damage insurance for vacation rental homes.

For transcripts of the podcasts, as well as, tips and advice for second home owners, visit the HomeAway.com Community for Vacation Rental Owners. Have a question for Christine? Leave a message at (512)493-4340 and she'll answer your question on the air.

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Christine talks with Branson vacation rental owner Valerie Budd about her decision to switch from a property management company to renting by owner.

For transcripts of the podcasts, as well as, tips and advice for second home owners, visit the HomeAway.com Community for Vacation Rental Owners.  Have a question for Christine? Leave a message at (512)493-4340 and she'll answer your question on the air.

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We're introducing a new segment to the How to Rent Vacation Properties by Owner podcast series, "Ask Christine". This week, Christine answers a question asked by a potential owner who wonders whether he should invest in a 3BR or a 4BR house on Lake Hartwell.

For transcripts of the podcasts, as well as, tips and advice for second home owners, visit the HomeAway.com Community for Vacation Rental Owners. Have a question for Christine? Leave a message at (512)493-4340 and she'll answer your question on the air.

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  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:11:12 +0200
Christine talks with realtor, Dorothea about the Montana vacation home market. For transcripts of the podcasts, as well as, tips and advice for second home owners, visit the HomeAway.com Community for Vacation Rental Owners Have a question for Christine? Leave a message at (512)493-4340 and she'll answer your question on the air.

To get a feel for the Montana Vacation Rental Market or to find a great vacation property to rent, browse Montana Vacation Rentals on HomeAway.com.

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Second part of Christine's interview with co-ownership expert and attorney, Andy Sirkin.

For transcripts of the podcasts, as well as, tips and advice for second home owners, visit the HomeAway.com Community for Vacation Rental Owners. Have a question for Christine? Leave a message at (512)493-4340 and she'll answer your question on the air.

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Have you ever thought about buying a second home with friends? Christine talks with attorney and co-ownership expert, Andy Sirkin.

For transcripts of the podcasts, as well as, tips and advice for second home owners, visit the HomeAway.com Community for Vacation Rental Owners. Have a question for Christine? Leave a message at (512)493-4340 and she'll answer your question on the air.

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Christine talks with Destin owner, Gayla Berry, about how she came to buy her first vacation rental property and why she rents by owner.

For transcripts of the podcasts, as well as, tips and advice for second home owners, visit the HomeAway.com Community for Vacation Rental Owners. Have a question for Christine? Leave a message at (512)493-4340 and she'll answer your question on the air.

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  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 16:59:51 +0200
Interview with Palm Desert owner, Melinda Diperna about her experience battling a vacation rental ban in her complex.

For transcripts of the podcasts, as well as, tips and advice for second home owners, visit the HomeAway.com Community for Vacation Rental Owners. Have a question for Christine? Leave a message at (512)493-4340 and she'll answer your question on the air.

Listen to the podcast.
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In the second part of this two-part interview, Christine talks with Destin realtor, Shannyn Stevenson.

For transcripts of the podcasts, as well as, tips and advice for second home owners, visit the HomeAway.com Community for Vacation Rental Owners. Have a question for Christine? Leave a message at (512)493-4340 and she'll answer your question on the air.

To get a feel for the Destin Vacation Rental Market or to find a great vacation property to rent, browse Destin Vacation Rentals on HomeAway.com.

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In this episode, Christine interviews Destin realtor, Shannyn Stevenson.

For transcripts of the podcasts, as well as, tips and advice for second home owners, visit the HomeAway.com Community for Vacation Rental Owners. Have a question for Christine? Leave a message at (512)493-4340 and she'll answer your question on the air.

To get a feel for the Destin Vacation Rental Market or to find a great vacation property to rent, browse Destin Vacation Rentals on HomeAway.com.

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Christine talks with successful vacation rental owner and rent by owner "purist," Robin Clapp about why she bought her vacation home, what she enjoys about the process, and how's she's handled the unusually warm winter.

For transcripts of the podcasts, as well as, tips and advice for second home owners, visit the HomeAway.com Community for Vacation Rental Owners. Have a question for Christine? Leave a message at (512)493-4340 and she'll answer your question on the air.

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  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:02:03 +0200
Christine addresses the issue of vacation, short-term, and transient rental bans.

For transcripts of the podcasts, as well as, tips and advice for second home owners, visit the HomeAway.com Community for Vacation Rental Owners. Have a question for Christine? Leave a message at (512)493-4340 and she'll answer your question on the air.

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  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:02:46 +0200
Second half of Christine's interview with Belinda Watson of the Florida Department of Revenue.

For transcripts of the podcasts, as well as, tips and advice for second home owners, visit the HomeAway.com Community for Vacation Rental Owners. Have a question for Christine? Leave a message at (512)493-4340 and she'll answer your question on the air.

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  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:03:34 +0200
Christine Karpinski speaks with Belinda Watson of the Florida Department of Revenue about collecting sales taxes for vacation rental properties.

For transcripts of the podcasts, as well as, tips and advice for second home owners, visit the HomeAway.com Community for Vacation Rental Owners. Have a question for Christine? Leave a message at (512)493-4340 and she'll answer your question on the air.

Listen to the podcast.
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  Wed, 09 Jan 2008 11:39:27 +0100
Christine talks about the different kinds of vacation rental properties from RVs to teepees to cabooses, as well as, the number one mistake that vacation rental owners make and how to get financing.

For transcripts of the podcasts, as well as, tips and advice for second home owners, visit the HomeAway.com Community for Vacation Rental Owners. Have a question for Christine? Leave a message at (512)493-4340 and she'll answer your question on the air.

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  Wed, 09 Jan 2008 11:38:58 +0100
Christine discusses the current best buy areas for vacation homes, how to find a real estate agent, and what she would say to someone interested in the vacation rental business.

For transcripts of the podcasts, as well as, tips and advice for second home owners, visit the HomeAway.com Community for Vacation Rental Owners. Have a question for Christine? Leave a message at (512)493-4340 and she'll answer your question on the air.

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Christine chats about how to find the perfect housekeeper, the importance of liability insurance, and why vacation rental owners should contact a lawyer before setting up an LLC.

For transcripts of the podcasts, as well as, tips and advice for second home owners, visit the HomeAway.com Community for Vacation Rental Owners. Have a question for Christine? Leave a message at (512)493-4340 and she'll answer your question on the air.

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  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:04:52 +0200
Christine outlines the reasons for renting your vacation home and discusses common fears.

For transcripts of the podcasts, as well as, tips and advice for second home owners, visit the HomeAway.com Community for Vacation Rental Owners. Have a question for Christine? Leave a message at (512)493-4340 and she'll answer your question on the air.

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Christine talks about the business side of the vacation rental owner experience including why to write a business plan, how the real estate bubble is affecting vacation properties, and how to effectively advertise.

For transcripts of the podcasts, as well as, tips and advice for second home owners, visit the HomeAway.com Community for Vacation Rental Owners. Have a question for Christine? Leave a message at (512)493-4340 and she'll answer your question on the air.

Listen to the podcast.
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Christine talks about the basics of buying a vacation rental home.

For transcripts of the podcasts, as well as, tips and advice for second home owners, visit the HomeAway.com Community for Vacation Rental Owners. Have a question for Christine? Leave a message at (512)493-4340 and she'll answer your question on the air.

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Christine speaks with the HomeAway UK office about global advertising advantages, challenges and differences.

For transcripts of the podcasts, as well as, tips and advice for second home owners, visit the HomeAway.com Community for Vacation Rental Owners. Have a question for Christine? Leave a message at (512)493-4340 and she'll answer your question on the air.

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  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:08:30 +0200
Christine speaks with CPA and co-owner of HotSpotTax.com K. Stephens about collecting and paying sales taxes for vacation homes.

For transcripts of the podcasts, as well as, tips and advice for second home owners, visit the
HomeAway.com Community for Vacation Rental Owners. Have a question for Christine? Leave a message at (512)493-4340 and she'll answer your question on the air.

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Christine speaks with insurance expert D. Workman about getting insurance for vacation homes.

For transcripts of the podcasts, as well as, tips and advice for second home owners, visit the
HomeAway.com Community for Vacation Rental Owners. Have a question for Christine? Leave a message at (512)493-4340 and she'll answer your question on the air.

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