Home exchange has gone a long way since the 50’s when it was a simple travel lodging option popularized by the academia (teachers, writers, professors, graduate students) wanting to go to places but saddled with very limited budgets. From printed pamphlets sent out periodically before, home exchange organizations now have their own websites where you can surf through thousands of listed homes for exchange.

Typically, home exchange is an agreement between two people or families from different parts of the country (or the world) deciding to exchange their house for an agreed period of time. So the main consideration therefore was money… Continue reading

Are those overpriced hotel accommodations too much for your simple holiday budget? Don’t you just dream of that holiday that is simply worth remembering? You don’t have to come back from holiday with a bad impression anymore because home exchange is the way to go.

It’s time to throw away those traditional travelling packages and get acquainted with the concept of home exchange. Get to know why this mode of adventure has caused such a buzz over the years. It is simply a very unique method of enjoying your vacation right in the comforts of… Continue reading

How do you secure your valuables when you exchange properties?

Will your insurance cover damages to my property during the exchange?

Does your car insurance cover any damages in case of accidents?

Home exchange, like any other financial transaction, works by cooperation. While someone is in your home, you are occupying theirs. You and your exchange partner have exactly the same concerns on everything from possessions, damages, to possible accidents and damage to your property.

Fortunately, surveys have showed that incidents regarding security for home exchanges are virtually absent. Local insurers and police both agree that occupied homes… Continue reading

So you have entered into a home exchange agreement as you and your family take a vacation elsewhere? It is only right that you make your house presentable and decent for the family who are going to be living in your house.  You would expect the home that you will be living in during the swap to be presentable and comfortable. This is why you should strive to make sure you prepare well for your home exchange.

The following checklist will help you make a start in preparing for the coming home exchange.

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As well as a great holiday home if your job entails frequent traveling, home exchange is a very affordable and comfortable way of finding a home for a few weeks. Simply negotiate with another family to stay in their house while they stay in your house. Such practice can give you boundless options. Here are some tips to help you decide the best course of action to finding the right exchange property.

There are numerous kinds of home swapping practices you might consider. The usual way of going about exchanging homes is by finding homes through specialized websites or estate agents. For… Continue reading