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The concept is picking up!
Here is an article on Yahoo where it was mentioned..
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-interests-24855974
6. Swap Homes, Stay Free
"Why not swap your apartment in New York for a cottage in the English countryside? Or maybe my Utah ski condo for your second home in Costa Rica?
By participating in a home exchange, you can get free use of another person's house if you're willing to let them stay in yours. It's a common practice for a certain segment of travelers who prefer staying in vacation homes over hotels and are a bit flexible with where and when they travel. Essentially, two home owners in different places agree to switch places for vacation, using one another's homes for no charge. Home exchange websites make it easy to find and make arrangements with other home owners, with the website usually charging a membership fee in order for you to make contact with potential exchange partners. HomeExchange.com is one of the largest of such sites, including more than 24,000 listings in destinations across the globe. A one-year membership costs $100."
Here is an article on Yahoo where it was mentioned..
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-interests-24855974
6. Swap Homes, Stay Free
"Why not swap your apartment in New York for a cottage in the English countryside? Or maybe my Utah ski condo for your second home in Costa Rica?
By participating in a home exchange, you can get free use of another person's house if you're willing to let them stay in yours. It's a common practice for a certain segment of travelers who prefer staying in vacation homes over hotels and are a bit flexible with where and when they travel. Essentially, two home owners in different places agree to switch places for vacation, using one another's homes for no charge. Home exchange websites make it easy to find and make arrangements with other home owners, with the website usually charging a membership fee in order for you to make contact with potential exchange partners. HomeExchange.com is one of the largest of such sites, including more than 24,000 listings in destinations across the globe. A one-year membership costs $100."
