Renters in World Cup cities could turn empty apartments into $2,700 a week
While hotels cash In, this startup wants renters to get a cut
by Nick Pipitone Apr 29
These lead magnet examples work. Use them to build your pipeline
A lead magnet isn't a marketing hack. It's a system
by Josh Ries Apr 21
real estate team meeting
Coach Melanie Klein shares how the Upstate Curious Team shows up for clients and each other through communication, connection and consistent collaboration
by Melanie Klein Aug 28
Be protective, proactive and prepared when working with celebrity clients
In Part 4 of her 5-part series, Cara Ameer offers strategies for providing high-level care that's specific to the requirements of high-profile clients
by Cara Ameer Jul 24
Home sweet profit: How vacation rentals fuel local economies
Opinion
Short-term rental expert Julie Brinkman sees vacation rentals as economic drivers that enrich communities as they generate income for homeowners
by Julie Brinkman Jun 27
The good, the bad, the ugly: What to know before you buy an Airbnb
Trainer and author Bernice Ross helps you ask yourself the right questions and make the right decisions before you go all-in on the short-term rental investment market
by Bernice Ross Jun 16
Spanish court rules against Airbnb, orders shutdown of 66K listings
The short-term rental platform vowed to appeal the ruling on Monday and said it would keep the listings active while it battles the latest push to enact strict rules amid an acute housing shortage
by Taylor Anderson May 21
Airbnb touts resilience as guests spend $24B on travel in Q1
In its final quarter before it will unveil a major update this month, the short-term rental leader posted $154M in profit from 143.1M total bookings on the Airbnb platform
by Taylor Anderson May 1
Vrbo slapped over Super Bowl ad after Airbnb complaint
Airbnb challenged the commercial, along with ads that included a ‘desperate’ and ‘confused’ billboard near Airbnb’s headquarters in San Francisco
by Taylor Anderson Apr 29
Virginia-based Austin James Realty brings team to Keller Williams
Austin James Realty's team is heading to Keller Williams Coastal Virginia Chesapeake, executives announced Thursday. In 2024, the team inked 117 transactions totaling $36.1M in sales
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 11
Airbnb focused on expanding beyond 'just a place to stay' in 2025
Airbnb said it would spend over $200M on unspecified investments this year as it looks to continue its post-pandemic boom. The company reported revenue has tripled since it went public
by Taylor Anderson Feb 13
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
Vacant 2nd homes could be a lifeline to Los Angeles evacuees
Agents have drawn on all their resources to play 'matchmaker' to place people who don't need to use 2nd homes with those who need housing. Results are mixed, but it's working for some
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 17
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
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