This summer boasts nearly 18,000 short-term rentals - a staggering 12 percent increase since last April and nearly 50 percent surge since March 2021. With many second-home owners easing off the Cape to return to their regular routines, they're eager to offset costs by renting out their properties. One major factor behind the sudden shift is the aftermath of the pandemic-fueled frenzy in second-home purchases that swept Cape Cod Read this story
