'The Airbnbust is upon us': A tweet hints at Airbnb's fall. But is it right? 
Social media users claim short-term rental bookings are collapsing. But the data tells another story. Inman reached out to Airbnb and to some experts who follow the short-term rental space
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 25
5 Airbnb options that are cheaper than this $143 a night storage unit
Short-term rental owners were surprised to find a container without windows and 3 bunk beds brought in that much rent. 'Jesus Christ,' wrote one rental investor, 'someone has done it'
by Taylor Anderson Oct 4
Short-term rental supply is outpacing demand as listings soar
Homeowners are bringing short-term rentals online faster than guests can book them, even as demand for short-term rentals is booming. It's presenting a new headwind for investors looking to cash in
by Taylor Anderson Sep 22
Here’s where travelers are vacationing this Labor Day
Labor Day was one of the busiest weekends in 2021, and this year might beat last. Here are the top 10 markets for Airbnb stays this weekend
by Taylor Anderson Sep 5
Flexible living startup Landing nabs $125M funding round
The Series C funding round comes amid a spurt of aggressive growth from the company, which claims to have seen its membership increase 380% over the past year
by Ben Verde Aug 25
Ember moves to allow owners to use shares as short-term rentals
Ember Flex represents a shift for the co-ownership startup, which sells one-eighth shares of luxury homes in vacation markets across the West
by Taylor Anderson Aug 25
Vacasa names new CEO
Rob Greyber, the former head of Expedia subsidiary Egencia, will lead the vacation rental platform beginning Sept. 6. He replaces Matt Roberts as its chief executive officer
by Taylor Anderson Aug 24
Arizona town to homeowners: We'll pay you not to rent on Airbnb
The offer to pay up to $10,000 to homeowners comes as lower wage workers in Sedona, Arizona, fail to find housing options they can afford near the businesses that keep the town moving
by Taylor Anderson Aug 23
Vrbo traveler deposits fuel strong returns for Expedia in Q2 earnings
Despite new COVID variants posing an ever-present threat and an uncertain global economy, traveler deposits for Vrbo bookings hit $2.8B as of June 30, up from $1.7B at the end of 2021
TikToker slams Airbnb host for renting out former slave cabins
Attorney Wynton Yates specifically called out an Airbnb listing called 'The Panther Burn Cottage @ Belmont Plantation' in Greenville, Mississippi, which has since been removed from the site
These are the top long-term Airbnb destinations of 2022
In an era when more people are spending more time living in short-term rentals, Airbnb releases its list of the top markets for hosts to earn money, guests to stay long-term
by Taylor Anderson Jul 27
After $5M investment, Here wants to be everywhere people vacation
The company facilitates fractional investment in short-term rentals and vacation properties, and makes it possible for anyone to invest in them as they would individual stocks
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 13
Short-term rental market balancing out after rush of supply
'Our expectation is that demand will grow at 5.7% for the year, about a quarter of the growth rate in 2022,' AirDNA says in its 2022 mid-year outlook
by Taylor Anderson Jul 11
Airbnb makes changes to summer release after hosts complain
Some short-term rental investors saw the power shift from hosts to guests while others feared Airbnb’s major update took away their competitive advantage
by Taylor Anderson Jul 5
Short-term rental occupancy rates dip as listings surge
Demand for STRs remains high even as occupancy rate drops more than 8% heading into a busy travel season. Investor revenue still up 66% compared to 2019
by Taylor Anderson Jun 14