Good reasons to Rent your Home during the Holidays

There are so many reason why renting your home during the holidays can be a great idea, so we thought we'd compile a list of some of the best reaons!

1 Gifts for the whole family, endless Christmas meals to prepare? By renting your home during the holidays, you earn some extra cash which makes this expensive time of the year seem not so hard on your wallet.
		2 You're away for two weeks to spend Christmas with your family? Leave with the peace of mind that the tenants will be keeping an eye on the house and even watering your little green plants.
3 It's always a reassuring to have a presence at home, even when it's not you: the tenants can look after the house, regulate the heating, and ensure that everything's in order
		4 Your favorite companion can't come with you for your Christmas break? The tenants can take care of your pet if you're not able to take him away with you and will save you the cost of paying a professional!

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