Airbnb pledges to make prices more transparent following strong Q3
High average daily rates helped spike Airbnb profits during the third quarter. But the company is preparing to roll out changes to make its prices clear while fostering competition among hosts
by Taylor Anderson Nov 2
How Airbnb investors can minimize risks when buying properties
Changes to HOA rules or city regulations can pose a fatal risk, short-term rental investors say. Here’s how buyers and brokers can minimize revenue risks when targeting short-term rentals
by Taylor Anderson Oct 31
Airbnb holiday bookings, prices are soaring. Here's how hosts can profit
The holiday season is approaching and with it opportunities for hosts to maximize earnings. Read how Airbnb Superhosts earn 6 figures from short-term rentals — and how you can too
by Ben Verde Oct 31
'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
President Donald Trump
The former president was hit with a lawsuit that accuses him, among other charges, of drastically overstating the value of his real estate holdings
by Ben Verde Sep 22
Jeff Bezos-backed Arrived dives into short-term rental market
Backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the real estate investment platform is the latest fractional ownership company to enter the rapidly growing short-term rental market
by Taylor Anderson Sep 7
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