HomeAway Buys EscapeHomes

Recognize this logo? It now covers the whole second home spectrum.Already "the largest international network of vacation rental Web sites," HomeAway has acquired EscapeHomes.com, a 10-year-old online marketplace for second homes and resort real estate sales.

With EscapeHomes, HomeAway now provides owners the tools to research and find real estate pros who specialize in second homes and their dream vacation, investment or retirement home.

“The purchase of EscapeHomes was a natural next step for our business, making HomeAway the only company specializing in second homes throughout the entire ownership process,” said Brian Sharples, CEO of HomeAway.