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		<title>Vacation Rentals – When Only the Best Will Do</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:40:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff Schnaubelt</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[  When it comes to vacations, perhaps nothing is more important than finding the perfect place to stay. More and more, people are discovering that vacation rentals offer the value, space, privacy, and convenient amenities that you just don&#8217;t find in hotels. Whether you want to spend your getaway in a lakeside estate or [...]]]></description>
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<p> <![endif]--><img src="http://www.tahoesun.com/wp-content/uploads/luxury-homes99.png" border="0" alt="Professionally managed vacation rental homes" title="Professionally managed vacation rental homes" width="401" height="204" /><br />When it comes to vacations, perhaps nothing is more important than finding the perfect place to stay. More and more, people are discovering that vacation rentals offer the value, space, privacy, and convenient amenities that you just don&rsquo;t find in hotels. Whether you want to spend your getaway in a lakeside estate or a rustic forest cabin, the first thing you must decide is whether you want to book your vacation home through a professional property management company or directly with the owner. What you should know is that the best vacation rental homes are almost always managed by property management companies.&nbsp; Here&#39;s why: </p>
<p><strong>Owners of luxury vacation homes need local management.</strong><br />Those who own wonderful vacation homes have invested a lot of time, money, and effort to make their dream of owning a spectacular home away from home a reality. This property is their own private retreat as well as an additional source of income, so they want to keep it as pristine as possible. Since many vacation homeowners live far away from the area where their second property is located, they trust a property management company to keep their home secure, well-maintained, clean, and in good repair.&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Property management demands time, commitment, and experience.</strong><br />Those who can afford lavish vacation homes typically have very lucrative and demanding careers. Out of sheer necessity, they often hire a property manager to look after their home because they are too busy to deal with all of the demands associated with renting the home themselves. This includes things like answering emails &amp; phone calls about price, availability, and area attractions; screening potential guests, securing a legal contract, collecting rent &amp; deposits, checking the guests in/out, and taking care of the snow removal, maintenance, and cleaning. Although property management companies charge a commission for their services, owners of very high quality homes consider these charges a fair price for what they get in return.</p>
<p><strong>Professional management companies have high standards.</strong><br />Not all homeowners who want to list their property with a property management company are permitted to do so. Customer satisfaction is a top priority for management companies, and they will not permit rundown &amp; inadequately furnished homes to harm their valued reputation.&nbsp; Because of this, there is a screening process. Management companies will evaluate everything from the decor, furnishings, amenities, and paint job to the linens, bedding, and towels to determine whether the property is up to par. If a property is determined to be marginal, the owner will get a list of upgrades and improvements that must be made before the property can be listed with the management company. Properties that homeowners refuse to fix and those that are in a state of disrepair are rejected by professional management companies. Often, properties that are turned away by management companies end up being listed on rent-by-owner websites. &nbsp;</p>
<p><u><strong>How to Find the Best Homes</strong></u></p>
<p>There are a ton of sites out there that provide information about vacation rentals, so it&rsquo;s important to know how to find property manager&rsquo;s websites.&nbsp; These are the ones that list professionally managed properties exclusively.&nbsp; There are a few easy ways to get to these listings:</p>
<p><strong>Google:</strong> Make use of this search engine to quickly locate vacation rental management companies serving your destination. If you happen to be traveling to Lake Tahoe, type &ldquo;<a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=Lake+Tahoe+Vacation+Rentals&amp;ie=utf-8&amp;oe=utf-8&amp;aq=t&amp;rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&amp;client=firefox-a">Lake Tahoe Vacation Rentals</a>&rdquo; into the search box to find vacation rental management companies in that area.</p>
<p><strong>ResortQuest:</strong> Through the ResortQuest website you can choose from over 20,000 professionally managed vacation rental from the 25 most popular vacation destinations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.&nbsp; Visit:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.resortquest.com">www.resortquest.com</a></p>
<p><strong>VRMA: </strong>These letters stand for Vacation Rental Managers Association, and you can find this organization on the web at <a href="http://www.vrma.org">www.vrma.org</a>. VRMA is an international association, and all businesses must agree to abide by a strict code of ethics before they are granted membership. Once you&rsquo;re on the site, select your destination from the dropdown menu and you&rsquo;ll get a list of property management companies. </p>
<p>A sub-par vacation rental can put a damper on your entire vacation. To find the best homes and get the outstanding customer service you deserve, trust an experienced, reputable, and committed property management company to help you find a vacation rental that will meet and exceed your expectations. </p>
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		<title>Pala Middle School - A Good Cause</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:30:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff Schnaubelt</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Property Owners]]></category>

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There is a teacher at the Pala Middle School in East San Jose who is looking for a homeowner who may want donate a weekend of lodging to her low-income class.  This is a Title 1 school, which means that most of the students are living below the poverty line.  Their teacher, [...]]]></description>
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<p>There is a teacher at the <a href="http://www.city-data.com/school/pala-middle-ca.html">Pala Middle School</a> in East San Jose who is looking for a homeowner who may want donate a weekend of lodging to her low-income class.  This is a Title 1 school, which means that most of the students are living below the poverty line.  Their teacher, Monique Markoff, has made it her mission to take students up to the snow this winter in Lake Tahoe, and to show them a good time.    </p>
<p>Monique will have 2 other teachers, and 7 kids (10 people total).  She promises that the students will be extremely respectful, well-mannered, and neat.     <a href="http://www.findtahoerentals.com">Lake Tahoe Accomodations</a> will pay the cleaning costs for this.  If you are interested in donating your home for a weekend (flexible dates), please contact Jeff Schnaubelt @ 877-503-2803.  </p>
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		<title>Largest Luxury Rental – Incline Village</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:03:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeff Schnaubelt</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Now available in Incline Village &#8211; Property IVH1206.&#160;&#160; Lake Tahoe Accommodations, Tahoe&#39;s leader in vacation rental lodging has made available what is considered to be the largest luxury vacation rental home in the Incline Village market.&#160; This amazing home sleeps 22 people with 6 bedrooms, and has over 9100 sqft of living space.&#160; It&#8217;s centrally [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Now available in <strong>Incline Village &ndash; Property IVH1206</strong>.&nbsp;&nbsp; Lake Tahoe Accommodations, Tahoe&#39;s leader in vacation rental lodging has made available what is considered to be the largest luxury vacation rental home in the Incline Village market.&nbsp; This amazing home sleeps 22 people with 6 bedrooms, and has over 9100 sqft of living space.&nbsp; It&rsquo;s centrally located in the heart of Incline Village, close to the beaches, casinos, skiing, good restaurants, and much more.&nbsp; This is a great property for large groups or multiple families to vacation in style, and share togetherness without sacrificing personal privacy. &nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Property Details</strong></p>
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<p> Property Photos</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Make a Reservation</strong></p>
<p>Large luxury homes such as this rarely make it to the vacation rental market.&nbsp; You can take advantage of this opportunity by reserving this property for your next Lake Tahoe vacation.&nbsp; Act now before the busy winter &amp; holiday season begins!&nbsp; </p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.tahoedeluxe.com/searchresults.el?pid&amp;propertyId=ivh1206">View Property Details </a></strong></p>
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