Home Exchange Basics 101

What if something gets broken or soiled during the exchange? The simple rule is: replace it or have it cleaned–just as you would at your own home. If you or a member of your family is responsible for the damage, do not shirk your responsibility.  If you were at home and your child broke a…

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International Driving Permit – International Home Exchange

Planning an international home exchange?  Then, give some thought to securing an International Driving Permit (IDP).  The International Driving Permit is valid in over 150 countries. Even if you do not plan to drive while visiting another country, the IDP can prove very useful to help with formal identification while you travel abroad.  The IDP…

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Home Exchange Membership Discounts

We have loved the idea of staying in someone else’s home for about 30 years. Back when we first started to look for a place to stay, it was called, “sublet.” Dell was working on his doctorate (DMin. at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN) and we needed a place for our family to stay…

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