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Vacation Homes in a Tight Market | Casper News

The U.S. is grappling with a massive housing shortage—over four million homes short—driving up prices, squeezing first-time buyers, and leaving renters vulnerable. Surprisingly, while overall housing is tight, vacation home ownership has dropped from 5.4 million in 2018 to 4.7 million today, thanks to rising costs and the return of in-person work. Yet timeshares are thriving with 80% occupancy, outpacing both hotels and private second homes. Florida still leads in total vacation homes, but Maine and Vermont top the charts for concentration—with vacation homes making up over 15% of all housing…

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