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
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
Moderators claim Nextdoor has failed to address QAnon concerns
The neighborhood-based social network has grappled with the proliferation of conspiracy theories and falsehoods surrounding the 2020 US presidential election, moderators claim
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 14
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
Airbnb halts donations to election objectors
The moves come as a number of major companies say they are suspending political campaign contributions through PACs
by Patrick Kearns Jan 11
Strong Airbnb debut leaves analysts wary of future stock growth
Only one-third of more than 20 analysts who put out reports on Airbnb at the beginning of 2021 expect the stock to see gains from its current valuation
Home for the holidays? Nope, say vacation rental companies
Demand for family- and pet-friendly properties during the holidays is on the rise. Nationwide, reservations with children are up 15% year over year while New Year's Eve vacation rentals jumped nearly 20% compared to last year, according to Vacasa
Everything that happened in 2020, the wildest year of our lives
This year had it all: A presidential election, a stock market crash and rebound, and the busiest summer and fall in memory — all amid an unprecedented global pandemic
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 21
The 8 biggest stories that impacted real estate investors in 2020
The hottest topics for real estate investors this year ran the gamut — Airbnb's IPO, WeWork's new CEO, the vacation rental market's comeback, eviction bans and more
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 15
Airbnb valuation soars after wildly successful debut as public company
The travel company's share price shot up to more than $168 at one point after an initial price of $68 per share on Thursday, the company's first day on the Nasdaq
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 10
Airbnb may actually be undervalued ahead of IPO: Study
A new analysis by consumer analytics company ValueChampion found that the pandemic has actually helped Airbnb achieve greater dominance over the travel booking industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 2
Airbnb shoots for $35B valuation
The short-term rental company is aiming to price at $44 to $50 per share, according to an updated S-1 filing it submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday