February 2026

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2026 has started at full speed! In January, HomeExchange’s visual identity got a fresh new look (and we hope you like it!). It was also an opportunity for us to reaffirm HomeExchange’s values: respect, sharing, and generosity. January was also a record month, with 11,540 new members joining the community.

What’s next looks just as exciting, with the 3rd edition of HomeExchange Days from March 19 to 25, a key moment for the community!

We are also taking advantage of this new year to offer you a new gazette format. Feel free to tell us what you think.

Happy reading!

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📍 In this issue

Save the date

You may have seen it already: HomeExchange Days are back from March 19 to 25!

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Host a meetup!

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Already 3,600+ meetups proposed by members all around the world. Now is the time to host yours!

👉 Host a meetup

When? Between March 19 and 25

Where? At your place, in a public space, in a café… anything is possible!

What’s in it for you:

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Find a meetup near you!

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👉 **Discover all meetups and sign up for the one(s) you’d like.**

There is plenty of choice and some great initiatives, including:

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Community tips

👇 Trine’s tips for finding reciprocal exchanges

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👇 Why the lesser known areas are best according to Emily

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👇 What’s the best home temperature when exchanging?

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👇 Marija wondering if a personalized message can be…. too personalized…

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👇 What to do about laundry for short exchanges asked Alexis?

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Join the official private Facebook group, for members only!

Would you like, like Trine, to share your exchange tips with the rest of the community? Or, like Dorine and Alexis, to get other members’ opinions?

👉 Join the Facebook group and join the conversations

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