Hermosa Beach at heart of HomeExchange.com
When Ed Kushins began HomeExchange in 1992, he used stamps to mail printed catalogues to the 125 members around the world. He lost money, but telling people about swapping homes as a means of traveling was something Kushins loved to do, so he didn’t mind. Ed Kushins stands outside a residence listed on HomeExchange.com on The Strand in Hermosa Beach in 2010. Photo by Noah Web. The internet, however, eliminated his productions costs. Now Kushins’ HomeExchange.com, which is based in Hermosa Beach, is offered in 15 languages and has more than 43,000 members. It’s the busiest home exchange business in the world, helping people swap homes for vacation getaways and business trips. “The internet came around and we were able to change our business model,” Kushins said. “And I still love telling people about HomeExchange.” People around the world want to hear about it. Kushins and his wife Terry routinely receive inquiries from those who want to stay in their home in Hermosa Beach – not because he is the founder of HomeExchange, but because Hermosa Beach is one of the top destinations to stay when visiting the Los Angeles area. Diana and Mik Thornley from Melbourne, Australia rode…
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