The Big Chill: Vacasa Releases New Report on the Top U.S. Winter Markets to Buy a Vacation Home

North America’s largest vacation rental property manager ranks the
top places to purchase as guests travel over the holiday season

PORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Vacasa,
the largest vacation rental property management company in North
America, has released a new report outlining the Top
U.S. Winter Markets to Buy a Vacation Home as potential buyers of
vacation rentals hit the road for holiday travel, winter ski trips, and
to experience the market at its peak before buying.

“This is the prime time for exploring vacation homes in winter markets.
Travelers are seeking out a true winter experience, whether that entails
spending time with family and friends indoors or hitting the slopes for
a long ski weekend,” said Shaun Greer, senior director of real estate
for Vacasa. “While doing so, they are able to get a feel for important
buyer checklist items, including what the internet connectivity is like
in the area, how the roads are being maintained leading up to the
property, travel time to activities and more.”

Data from Vacasa in markets where the company manages homes reveals that
winter markets have seen a double-digit increase – more than 20 percent
in just one year – in vacation rental occupancy from November through
January, turning the heads of short-term rental buyers across the
country toward winter destinations. Given the growing trend, Vacasa’s
new report highlights which markets are delivering the highest return on
investment for those considering purchasing a vacation home based on cap
rate.

Vacasa’s Top U.S. Winter Markets to Buy a Vacation Rental:

• Okemo/Ludlow, Vt.
• Mount Hood, Ore.
• Leavenworth, Wash.
• Park City, Utah
• Steamboat Springs, Colo.
• Big Bear Lake, Calif.
• Pagosa Springs, Colo.
• Flagstaff, Ariz.
• Stowe, Vt.
• North Lake Tahoe, Calif.

Vacasa’s list of top winter markets includes some national favorites, as
well as local markets within a few hours of major metropolitan areas.
Not all destinations are downhill-skiing dependent, but most are close
to a popular ski area, providing guests with plenty of activities in the
winter months. Those traveling throughout the winter are encouraged to
shop now, and if a home or market is a fit, consider purchasing as a new study
reveals some of the biggest discounts in home prices occur between
October and February.

“If your winter experience proves positive and you’re ready to progress
in the buying process, closing on the home in the shoulder season, which
we consider April through October, can be beneficial as well,” said
Greer. “If the home has been managed properly, the new owner stands to
inherit a healthy amount of reservations in the winter months, which
equates to guaranteed guest income.”

For more information or for help locating the perfect vacation home,
visit www.vacasa.com/real-estate.

About Vacasa

Vacasa is the largest vacation rental management company in North
America and offers property management and other real estate services
directly and through licensed subsidiaries. Leveraging industry-leading
technology, Vacasa maximizes revenue for homeowners and its partners,
and provides unforgettable experiences for guests. Founded in 2009 and
headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Vacasa and its subsidiaries manage a
growing portfolio of more than 11,000 vacation homes in the U.S.,
Europe, South and Central America, and Africa. In nine years, Vacasa has
grown to more than 2,500 employees, has been honored as the Oregon
Better Business Bureau Large Business of the Year and was ranked ninth
on the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies list. For more information,
visit www.vacasa.com.

Contacts

Vacasa
Alexandria Plew, 503 201 9696
alexandria.plew@vacasa.com