COVID as cupid: Pandemic pushed 80% of couples to shack up in 2020
Nearly half of couples who decided to move in together last year had been dating less than six months, and 66% of couples said living together during quarantine has improved their relationship
Super Bowl short-term rental demand at its lowest since 2014: AirDNA
The 2021 Super Bowl has only brought about a 35% increase in demand for short-term rentals compared to a 50% increase seen in 2020 in Miami and a 263% increase seen in 2019 in Atlanta
Western states generate big returns for vacation homeowners
Vacation rental giant Vacasa identified Big Sky, Montana, as the most lucrative market in which property owners can own a second house. Seven western communities made the list
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 3
Zillow expands renter protections tool to fight income discrimination
The company is expanding the bounds of its Local Legal Protections tool to help renters combat discrimination based on how they pay rent
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 28
Can an Airbnb host offer discounts to vaccinated guests? Absolutely
The question has generated a heated discussion in a private Airbnb host Facebook group, but offering a discount to vaccinated guests doesn't violate any law or Airbnb policy
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 26
Hot tips for fire safety in apartment buildings
Prevention is key when it comes to fire safety in the home. Here are a few sneaky apartment firetraps to look out for, and what you should do if you suspect danger
by Gerard Splendore Jan 25
The end of free rental listings on Zillow is here
The company announced the changes would come in November but finally ended free rental listing syndication this week
by Patrick Kearns Jan 20
Vacation booking platform Vrbo to block new Washington, D.C., reservations
The move comes amid the specter of violence during the inauguration of President-Elect Joe Biden. Airbnb also previously said it would block reservations and cancel existing ones in the area
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 19
Black renters are twice as likely to have rent debt: Study
Apartment List's latest study revealed Black renters have been disproportionately impacted by unemployment, which puts them at greater risk of eviction
by Marian McPherson Jan 19
With 1 day until inauguration, DC locals press hotels, homeowners to follow Airbnb's lead
Despite Airbnb's decision to block and cancel all reservations during the week of the inauguration, Trump supporters are finding new ways to book stays in our nation's capital
10 crucial features that will draw guests to your short-term rental
The short-term rental market is booming. Here's how to set your property above the rest
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 19
Rent prices growing faster than pre-pandemic: CoreLogic
Widespread unemployment has not managed to dampen rent growth in most parts of the country
These are the most desired Airbnb rentals in every state
Whether a treehouse in New York or a yurt in Arizona, Airbnb users are wish-listing properties in every state with the hope of someday traveling again
Airbnb to block and cancel all DC reservations ahead of inauguration
The risk of riots and violence has pushed Airbnb to block all DC rentals next week
Membership-based flexible leasing startup Landing raises $100M
Since launching in late 2019, the company has raised $180M in funding and has expanded to a total of 75 US cities
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 13
Short-term rental giant Vacasa taps ANGI Homeservices exec as CFO
Jamie Cohen previously spent nearly a decade in various leadership roles at ANGI Homeservices before joining Vacasa
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 12