Vrbo parent Expedia reports 12% growth in booked nights in Q4 2024
The vacation rental company reported ‘better than expected travel demand’ as room nights, gross bookings and revenue grew by double digits, according to Q4 earnings released Thursday
by Taylor Anderson Feb 6
Agents scramble to find housing for those displaced by LA wildfires
As wildfires burned through LA County over the past 3 days, thousands were suddenly in need of temporary housing. The surge in demand is poised to create a spike in rental prices, agents say
Zumper introduces Zoe, latest AI for aspiring renters
The AI interface assists current and aspiring renters wanting help with an apartment and can answer virtually any question about a property or neighborhood
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 10
Surprises, setbacks and shifts: Q3 2024 earnings
Real estate giants report mixed results in Q3 earnings statements, as market shifts put profitability and growth strategies to the test
by Jessi Healey Nov 7
Airbnb profit falls in Q3 despite growth in supply and demand
Travelers spent $20.1B on Airbnb in Q3, a 10% increase compared to a year ago, according to earnings results Thursday. Still, a spike in expenses as it seeks to grow overseas cut into profits
by Taylor Anderson Nov 7
The Q3 calls to watch closely as real estate’s 'Super Thursday' unfolds
Anywhere Real Estate, Redfin, eXp World Holdings and 7 more of the nation's largest real estate companies are set to release quarterly data on Thursday that could illuminate their fitness in 2025
by Taylor Anderson Nov 7
Beetlejuice mansion opens for haunted tours on Airbnb
Airbnb is now offering 3-hour tours where guests can explore the Hillsborough Township, New Jersey, residence of Delia Deetz, the eccentric artist portrayed by Catherine O’Hara
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 25
In its effort to add more supply, Airbnb rolls out co-hosting feature
Short-term rental leader keeps its sights set on lowering barriers to entry for people who might be interested in offering their homes on Airbnb
by Taylor Anderson Oct 16
'They're here': Poltergeist home to reopen as Airbnb for horror fans
The Simi Valley, California, home sold Friday for $1.28M, its first sale in 45 years. Now, a Los Gatos-based investor plans to reimagine the famed setting of the 1982 horror flick as a draw for tourists
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 7
The tiny Washington town that ruled Airbnb this summer
Two-and-a-half hours from Seattle, Quincy has become the top Airbnb destination in the US. The 8,225-person town is known for its wineries, music and outdoor attractions
by Marian McPherson Oct 2
3 reasons real estate agents should be investing in real estate
Implement the knowledge you already have to increase your income and grow your wealth as a real estate investor, investor and new Inman contributor Avery Carl writes
by Avery Carl Oct 2
Airbnb partners with Zumper in quest for more apartment listings
Online rental portal Zumper will now give its users the ability to search for rentals in buildings that allow tenants to rent units out part-time on Airbnb
by Taylor Anderson Sep 24
Gains and losses amid market shifts: Q2 2024 earnings
The Q2 earnings are in: From Zillow’s revenue boost to RE/MAX’s struggles, here's the breakdown of who's up and who's down
by Jessi Healey Aug 15
Travelers spent $21.2B booking through Airbnb last quarter
The leading short-term rental platform told investors that its share of revenue grew by 11% to $2.75B in Q2. Travelers made 125.1M total bookings in 3 months
by Taylor Anderson Aug 6
Next booking for 'Wolf of Airbnb’ grifter Konrad Bicher? Prison 
Konrad Bicher, 32, was sentenced to more than 4 years in prison after pleading guilty to a long-running short-term rental scam that earned him over $1M and his 'Wolf of Airbnb' nickname
by Taylor Anderson Jul 25