Jennifer Grimes

Bright

Booming vacation rentals business in Catskills

Hi there. My mother called from the car to tell me about a caller who was successfully renting his ski house in The Catskills. I manage a bunch of houses in The Catskills, and in just a few months the number has nearly doubled from 12-20 (not all are up on the website yet), and their stories carry the similar thread of wanting to cover the costs associated with the ownership of this second property. One guy had to move to DC for a job, another couple has a new baby and won't be using the house as much, and another couple is trying to avoid having to sell - and it's their primary house. That house was instantly the most popular. Anyway, that's the general idea.

All the best,
Jennifer
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