Vacasa arrives in Wyoming, partners with local company
Partnering with the local rental company Mountain Property Management, the vacation rental platform is adding 45 properties in Wyoming's Teton County to its portfolio
Airbnb exec resigned over data sharing with China
The former FBI deputy director had brought up concerns over the company sharing renters' addresses and phone number with the Chinese government
Vacasa CEO: Vacation rentals have no shoulder season now
Matt Roberts said that once lockdowns lifted, Americans flocked to short-term rentals, though their preferences are changing
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 17
Airbnb files for IPO, reveals soaring losses in early 2020
The short-term rental platform lost nearly $1 billion during the first half of 2020. But a rebound in travel actually allowed it to turn a profit in the third quarter
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 16
The Airbnb IPO could move forward this week. So what's next?
The company's public debut represents a bet that the real estate and travel industries will keep colliding
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 10
Proposed class-action suit takes aim at Airbnb over pandemic refunds
'I want justice for other hosts who've been hurt by this, and I want Airbnb to be held accountable,' said the vacation rental host who is leading the lawsuit
The Real Word: Hidden seller costs every agent should disclose
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss why agents need to disclose all costs to sellers, how buyers are using Airbnb rentals and the best branded gifts
by Byron Lazine Oct 23
Yo homes! The 'Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air' mansion is on Airbnb
'Ready for the freshest staycation ever?' Will Smith wrote on the Airbnb listing. 'If this place looks familiar that’s because it’s just as fly as it was when I first rolled up the driveway. I’m back.'
Co-living startup HubHaus to shut down
The venture capital-backed startup, which sought emergency funding before taking steps to shut down, has been unsuccessful in attracting a potential buyer
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 14
The Real Word: Is fall the new spring in real estate?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss fall market activity, Airbnb bookings and Coldwell Banker’s virtual conference
by Byron Lazine Sep 11
Airbnb long-term bookings are on the rise
As customers return to the platform, they're looking for longer-term stays and the ability to bring pets with them, according to Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky
Can property owners learn the warning signs of a grifter?
A rental property owner in New York City's West Village was recently taken advantage of by a 'serial grifter' who turned into a nightmare roommate. Is it possible for property owners to safeguard themselves against these con artists?
Airbnb issues global ban on parties
The short-term rental company announced on Thursday a global party ban and an occupancy cap of 16 people at its listings as the coronavirus pandemic continues
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 21
Airbnb files paperwork to go public
Although the company has provided few details, the announcement at leasts ends months of speculation that Airbnb was on the verge of an IPO
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 19
What to watch for as Airbnb gets ready for an IPO
New rumors suggest the short-term rental giant may file papers to go public as soon as this month. The rumors come as Airbnb's business gradually recovers from a pandemic-related downturn
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 18