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Resort and Second Home

Keep up on the latest developments in the resort and second home market, earn the Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) certification, and network with other members who specialize in the buying, selling, or management of investment, development, retirement, or second homes.

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RSPS Certification

Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) is a REALTOR® certification for specialists in buying and selling resort and second home properties. The RSPS certification application fee is currently $97.25, 50% off the full price of $194.50, until December 31, 2023.

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Vacation Homes

Vacation, Resort, and Second Homes

Vacation and second home market work requires understanding of the recreation and lifestyle market, tax treatments, and real estate investment.
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Flood Insurance

The National Flood Insurance Program provides hundreds of thousands of dollars of flood coverage where required for a federally backed mortgage.
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Qualified Opportunity Zones

The QOZ program was created in 2017 to encourage economic growth in underserved communities through tax incentives for investors.
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Rental Housing Issues

NAR knows the importance of available and affordable rental housing for future homeowners. Check out a list of NAR resources on renters’ issues.
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Vacation Home Counties

Report
June 15, 2021
This survey breaks down home sales by primary, vacation, and investment properties, and looks at non-primary residence transactions.

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