Baby-Boomers Want More Value Out of Their Second Homes in 2010

ATLANTA, Feb. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Baby-boomers have always been labeled the generation that "wanted it all, and wanted it right now." It is no surprise that when it comes to owning a second home their attitude has not changed one bit. It's not enough just to have a wonderful "play house" to go to, it's all about the "added value." That is where international second home exchange company, 3rd Home enters the picture.

Members have the opportunity to exchange their property with other second homeowners from anywhere in the world. It offers members a completely automated service, concierge consultant, and is incredibly simple to use. And, best of all 3rd Home has a fabulous array of properties from Cabo San Lucas to Palm Beach, or Kennebunkport to Paris. So, when a second homeowner is not using their property, this unique home exchange program allows them to put those "empty" weeks to use, enabling them to travel anywhere they would like at a fraction of the cost. For example, one 3rd Home member property is a three-bedroom brownstone in New York City, one block from Central Park, another member's luxurious six-bedroom beachfront property is in Hilton Head, or in the Caribbean there is a spectacular five-bedroom oceanfront villa in St. John, all available to exchange. For only $250 an exchange, second homeowners can let their second home work for them, providing amazing travel experiences they may have never dreamed of affording.

3rd Home is not a "direct" home exchange company, meaning you do not have to exchange your home directly for another, therefore featuring an amazing collection of magnificent homes for members to pick and choose. Members exchange keys for weeks of travel.

Additionally, another big plus about associating with a solid, reputable second home exchange firm like 3rd Home is that that they provide members a check and balance system between homeowners, installing a level of respect. "You treat my home, like I treat yours" is the basic philosophy. Members are rated, and comments are posted so that there are "no surprises" when homes are traded. All information is available to everyone in the program. You can view properties on-line 24 hours a day, and get a response request within 24 hours. "Now with 3rd Home any second homeowner can have it all, and capitalize on the " added value" aspect of their vacation property. "I feel this is a win, win situation for everyone involved, it doesn't get much better than this," said Wade Shealy, Founder and Managing Partner.

Created by a baby-boomer himself, Shealy and 3rd Home are responding directly to the needs of this generation of second homeowners... wanting more value and wanting it now.

For more information go to: www.3rdhome.com.

SOURCE 3rd Home