With Airbnb IPO, Realtors poised to become big shareholders
Real estate agents could comprise a disproportionately large stake, particularly if Airbnb offers equity to hosts
by Teke Wiggin Sep 20
A small town in Arizona has been overrun with short-term rentals
Residents and state legislators in Sedona are debating how to reclaim the 20% of housing now used as Airbnb rentals
by Marian McPherson Aug 22
Far more agents could be taking advantage of the vacation rental market
Despite a constant influx of travelers, only 17% of real estate agents in the Orlando market have ever sold a vacation rental, according to Erica Muller, CEO of Vrolio
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 25
Short-term rental firm iTrip Vacations expands to Silicon Valley
The company operates individually owned franchises in more than 60 markets across the U.S.
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 16
Luxury short-term rental startup Sonder raises $210M
The Series D round is the latest indication that investors are hot on startups that rent apartments from landlords to sublease them to tenants and travelers alike
by Teke Wiggin Jul 12
Massachusetts begins taxing short-term rentals and nightly rates are predicted to rise
The commonwealth's new tax is part of a wave of regulation that cities and states across the US are imposing on short-term rental hosts
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 2
Los Angeles buildings skyline California
The new rules took effect this week, limiting all Los Angeles short-term rentals to a host's primary residence and capping the number of days most properties can be rented out
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 1
Airbnb launches new luxury service for high-end properties
Airbnb Luxe boasts more than 2,000 listings in places like French castles, Tuscan villas and private islands
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 27
Lawsuit alleges New Yorkers built an illegal Airbnb empire
The group allegedly spent years illegally renting out dozens of properties all across New York City and ultimately made millions of dollars
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 25
A woman filling out a tax form
Here are five states who are either actively considering or have recently enacted short-term rental or real estate transfer taxes
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 24
How to ensure your vacation rental gets great reviews
Experts say the key to great reviews is setting the right expectations, contemporary design, modern appliances and great amenities
by Patrick Kearns Jun 18
Investment property with money
Investors are pouring money into vacation homes, multifamily properties, rental technology and everything in between. And that means agents have a golden opportunity
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 18
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
A home on waterfront property
D. Alexander marks one of the first publicized bids to 'institutionalize' yet another segment of the market
by Teke Wiggin May 24
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