How market share is creating competitive superpowers in real estate
Opinion
Explosive growth is on the horizon for the brokerage — or group of brokerages — that cracks the market-share code first
by Andrew Flachner Jun 17
Airbnb adds another mortgage refinancing partner
Guild Mortgage will now treat Airbnb revenue as income in some refinance applications
by Teke Wiggin Jun 14
Surveillance security camera lens
The short-term rental bookings website already has a policy requiring hosts to disclose surveillance. And many guests accept they're being watched, according to a survey of 2,000 people
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 7
Vacation rental industry heats up with iTrip Vacations expansion
The company that helps property owners with management, marketing, SEO, software and other tech is coming to Florida's Treasure Coast
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 4
Airbnb will hand over data on 17K listings to New York City officials
The data-sharing agreement, reached last week, is the latest development in a long-running conflict between Airbnb and New York City
by Jim Dalrymple II May 24
Airbnb launches partnership with DNA testing company 23andMe
The partnership comes amid what Airbnb says is a rise in 'heritage travel,' or trips people take to connect with their ancestors' homelands
by Jim Dalrymple II May 21
Airbnb cannibalizes budget hotels but amps up demand for rooms
With more access to rental options, budget hotels struggle to offer competitive prices, according to a new study
Here’s where you should buy and rent out a beach house
Vacation rental startup Vacasa analyzed the specific locations in the US in which rental property owners stand to make the most income on their investments
Marriott to launch short-term rental platform to stave off Airbnb
The move comes as more and more consumers are opting for short-term rentals over traditional hotels
by Patrick Kearns Apr 29
50+ content marketing ideas that'll reel in buyers
If you're looking to attract homebuyers, create content that answers their questions and helps them navigate the process
by Matt Kaestner Apr 24
Airbnb eyes commercial buildings in new partnership
The home-sharing heavyweight will team up with New York City's RXR Realty to rent out spaces in commercial buildings
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 19
Home is where the heart is — and the office, mall and movie theater
Opinion
Our homes have changed, becoming more complicated but also more significant in our lives. It’s time to rethink 'home'
by Brad Inman Apr 15
Google expands vacation rental search as competition heats up
Users will now be able to book cabins, apartments and other types of lodging through third parties like Expedia
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 1
Property management startup Guesty nabs $35M funding round
Through Guesty, property owners can manage short-term rental listings and communicate directly with consumers
by Patrick Kearns Mar 21
San Francisco skyline
A number of top tech companies could go public in 2019, what does it mean for San Francisco's already pricey housing market?
by Patrick Kearns Mar 13