Property management platform Guesty raises $50M
Guesty, which offers a software solution to manage multiple short-term rental listings through sites like Airbnb, also scooped up a competitor
Beyond Pricing rebrands as Beyond to reflect growth
The startup says it now offers more than a dynamic pricing tool designed to maximize rental revenue for Airbnb hosts and property managers
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 22
Party's over: Airbnb rolls out new plan to stop summer gatherings
The short-term rental company's 'Summer of Responsible Travel' plan is meant to prevent large gatherings amid the pandemic while supporting hosts and neighbors
How investors can make the most of Airbnb's new flexible dates feature
The new search feature could be a good thing for both guests and hosts, providing more stay options for the former and more exposure for the latter
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 29
Airbnb now has more listings than before the pandemic
Small towns, rural areas and resort-oriented communities have proven to be the most resilient markets for short-term rental supply during the COVID-driven tumult of the last year
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 26
The magic of Disney spurs surge in Orange County Airbnb bookings
Airbnb bookings in the area surrounding Disneyland jumped 73% when the theme park announced its April 30 reopening
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 24
A sea change is coming to home financing
A slew of newer companies are trying to reinvent the way people finance home purchases. That doesn't mean the 30-year mortgage is disappearing, but it does hint at more choices for consumers of the future
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 16
So you want to live in a tiny home? Here's everything you need to know
We talked to owners and experts about the legal, financial and social aspects of owning a home that's under 500 square feet
What do retirees want? Short-term-rental-free communities
A growing number of luxury communities are banning short-term rentals for residents' peace of mind
by Marian McPherson Mar 2
English estate where the Magna Carta was signed lists for $5.9M
The Windsor, England, property is situated on an island in the Thames River and has a room specifically constructed to commemorate the Magna Carta's signing in 1215
Airbnb reports $4.6B loss in first earnings report since going public
Despite a stunning public debut in December that clocked the company's valuation at over $100B, the short-term rental company's total revenue was down 30% from the year previous
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 26
'IBuyer of rentals' Nomad announces $2M seed round
The Dever-based company provides landlords with services such as 2 years of guaranteed rent and 24/7 property management to help them achieve 'set it and forget it' mode on rental properties
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 17
To the precipice of insanity and back with Clubhouse, the buzziest app in the world
Or: How I learned to stop worrying and love the Club
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 12
Knock adds Airbnb executive to its board of directors
Vijaya Kaza, Airbnb's chief security officer and head of engineering and data science for trust and safety, will help Knock scale its Home Swap service
by Marian McPherson Feb 4
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