Resort Area & Second Home Specialty

Expand Your Market into Second-Homes

Reframe your listings as an opportunity for a second-home buyer. Explore ways to sell a lifestyle.
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House Passes Flood Insurance Reform Bill; Senate Still Needs to Act

(July 15, 2010) The House of Representatives passed The Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act, which would further extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to September 30, 2015.
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Condominium Requirements for FHA and GSEs GSEs

(July 2) Learn more about flexible and affordable financing opportunities and a wider choice of approved condo developments for current homeowners and potential buyers.
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Learn more about the Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist Certification.

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Presentations from Resort Symposium

(July 2) Not able to make it to Lake Tahoe? See presentations from the Resort Symposium now, including an economic presentation from NAR's Chief Economist, Lawrence Yun.

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Download Recording of Resort Referrals Webinar

On April 28, the Resort and Second-Home groups held a webinar on how to enhance and expand your business contacts. Free through Right Tools, Right Now.
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Submit Application for the 2010 RSPS of the Year Award

(Mar. 30) Be a part of the class of distinction! We are in search of the top-tier resort specialist. Nominate your colleague - or even yourself.

Check Out Our New "Resort Life" Blog

This blog is the voice of NAR's resort and second-home community.

Take the Resort & Second-Home Markets Course

Get a step closer to earning your RSPS certification by taking this required course about resort essentials online or in person.

Visit NAR Resort Facebook Page

NAR has set up a Facebook page for resort and second-home specialists to network, ask questions, and get information.

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