PHOENIX – A website that ran an ad during Sunday’s Super Bowl claims it can save you money by finding homes and condos not hotel rooms to rent.
People right here in the Valley who have used HomeAway.com say it’s worked for them.
“It’s very convenient,” said current NFL running back and former University of Arizona star Mike Bell.
After playing last year with the Cleveland Browns, Bell decided to spend his off-season back home here in the Valley.
“I have a house in Colorado I usually stay at,” said Bell. “This year I decided to do it differently. I wanted to be around my family.”
Bell knew he needed a short term lease and having grown tired of moving his belongings he wanted the place fully furnished.
So he turned to HomeAway.com and landed a condo near Central Avenue and Camelback Road.
“This worked out perfectly,” said Bell. “Furniture and bills are taken care of. It’s so much easier than buying and buying furniture again.”
Brandon Hassell owns the condo Bell ended up renting.
Through HomeAway.com, Hassell operates it as somewhat of an extended stay hotel.
He keeps it listed on HomeAway.com throghout the year and renters like Bell come and go.
By so doing, Hassell estimates it pays approximately half his mortgage.
“It’s been extremely successful these past few years, especially this year,” said Hassell.
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From www.abc15.com