AirDNA projects a strong 2024 for STRs after bumpy 2023
Based on early data from its Market Review, 2024 is already looking to be a promising year for vacation rentals after a frustrating 2023
by Ben Verde Jan 26
Majority of short-term rental hosts in NYC still waiting for city approval
Five months after New York City's Short-Term Rental Registration Law went into effect, more than 5,000 Airbnb, VRBO and Booking.com hosts have been told by the city to send more information
by Ben Verde Jan 22
Airbnb launches new council to address US housing crisis
The Airbnb Housing Council will advise the home-sharing company on policies and initiatives it can support to combat housing affordability and inventory issues
by Ben Verde Jan 19
AirDNA acquires vacation property management software Uplisting
AirDNA functions as a data provider for Airbnb and VRBO. This acquisition represents AirDNA's first foray into the day-to-day operations of short-term rental properties
by Ben Verde Jan 9
Airbnb vet Jonathan Mildenhall to unify Rocket's marketing efforts
The company's first CMO will be responsible 'for creating a unified and compelling voice for all businesses' under the Rocket umbrella, including Rocket Mortgage and Rocket Homes
by Matt Carter Jan 5
Rentals startup Frontdesk lays off all staff after failed funding round
All 200 full-time staff members along with contractors and part-time staff were dismissed during 'a 2-minute Google Meet call'
by Ben Verde Jan 3
Real estate investing in 2023: The roller coaster continues
Rent began to reverse, office vacancy remained near record highs, banks failed and lending got tricky in 2023. Where are we headed next?
by Taylor Anderson Jan 2
Making the nice list: Holiday movies about home and real estate
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From small-town listings to picture-perfect homes, these holiday movies follow characters whose real estate decisions lead them home for the season
by Jessi Healey Dec 15
Vacasa gives Matterport multiyear marketing deal
The vacation home company hired the digital twin creator in a multiyear contract to help market its global portfolio of vacation homes under management
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 30
Canadian officials looking for ways to decrease the number of Airbnbs
Under pressure to add more housing supply, officials say they're looking at ways to decrease the number of short-term rentals in the country
by Taylor Anderson Nov 21
Seattle landlord stuck in van while tenant rents his home on Airbnb
Jason Roth told Insider that after he rented out his home to Kareem Hunter, the tenant allegedly only paid part of the first month before illegally renting out other rooms in the house on Airbnb
by Ben Verde Nov 14
Vacation home solution Summer weathers autumn with $18M
Leading the round was QED and Viola Group alongside a $50M debt facility from Setpoint Capital, according to TechCrunch. The company has raised a total of $30M
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 13
Airbnb rolls out new features in battle for hotel share
In its war to grab market share from the hotel industry, Airbnb rolls out features that seek to take out the surprises that can come at check-in
by Taylor Anderson Nov 9
Weathering the storm: A Q3 2023 earnings roundup
From brokerage companies to portals to lenders and investors, Airbnb to Zillow, we've got the news you can use about the dollars and cents that are driving the real estate economy right now
by Christy Murdock Nov 9
Vrbo parent company Expedia reports 'best-ever' quarter
Despite Vrbo itself struggling, Expedia, the travel booking company that owns the short-term rentals platform, recorded $425M in profits during the third quarter
by Ben Verde Nov 2