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Getaways – Tough Economy? Hire a House Sitter

Home Consumer
April 2, 2009
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house-sitter-webRISMEDIA, April 3, 2009-As the recession puts the squeeze on home owners throughout the world, more and more people are looking for ways to cut back on spending and all too often holidays are the first luxuries to go. Instead, why not tap into one of the newest ideas when it comes to traveling on holiday and take advantage of the services of a responsible and caring house sitter?

Enjoying the vacation of a lifetime is much easier when travelers know that their homes and pets are in the capable hands of a reliable house sitter. While it is difficult enough to leave Fluffy and Fido home while going away on a holiday without worrying about their loneliness and discomfort at being left in a kennel, house sitting is the newest trend that is becoming popular across the country. With a house sitter comfortably tucked into the family home, pets can remain in familiar surroundings, and the home can be looked after.

The needs of each pet will be taken care of in a timely fashion. Plus, their stress levels will be kept to a minimum since they can stay at home. They might miss their owners, but these pets won’t experience the fear that comes with being in an unfamiliar location. Plus, there’s no need to deal with bad behavior once you return home from holiday since your pets have been well cared for in their own familiar environment.

Homeowners who are feeling the tightening grip of the credit crunch can still enjoy a fun holiday since they can save on boarding and kennel fees while they are away. They don’t need to worry about their pet since they know that they have a reliable house sitter taking care of them. Plus they can relax and enjoy themselves since their house sitter will not only take care of their pets but will also keep an eye on the home.

For house sitters, some of the best doors across the globe begin to open for them once they establish their reputations with a reliable service. Vacations that some individuals could only dream of before the recession have now become available to reliable house sitters across the world. These individuals get to enjoy new surroundings in rent-free accommodations.

Whether you are looking to enjoy a short jaunt away or a long trek to some exotic locale, a house sitting vacation is the least expensive way to go. No rent and no real need for travel insurance provide an inexpensive and fun way to vacation. The pets are great company for the house sitter and the chores are minimal.

The recession might have put a crimp in the finances of most individuals, but nonetheless, a good holiday is still possible thanks to the ingenuity of a few trendsetting groups. Perhaps due to their affordability, house sitting holidays are gaining in popularity as people become aware of the winning situation they create for all of those involved.

The house sitter enjoys a well-deserved break from the commonplace environment of their home. They get away to any number of locations of their choosing and enjoy a taste of the exotic, romantic, country, or unusual. The individual going on holiday gets to enjoy the delights of the trip with a worry-free mind since they know their pets are in the tender care of a house sitter who comes with credentials.

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Paige Tepping

Paige Tepping

As RISMedia’s Managing Editor, Paige Tepping oversees the monthly editorial and layout for Real Estate magazine, working with clients to bring their stories to life. She also contributes to both the writing and editing of the magazine’s content. Paige has been with RISMedia since 2007.

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