The 8 biggest stories that impacted real estate investors in 2020
The hottest topics for real estate investors this year ran the gamut — Airbnb's IPO, WeWork's new CEO, the vacation rental market's comeback, eviction bans and more
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 15
Vacation rental sites roar back to life with surge of spring bookings
After a period of rolling out more lenient reservation cancellation policies and more stringent cleaning procedures in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Airbnb, Vrbo and other vacation-rental websites are starting to see an increase in bookings again
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 16
Should Airbnb owners sell or wait for a rebound? Agents weigh in
Three real estate agents in California, Utah, and Florida share how they're helping investors decide whether to sell or keep their rental properties as travel remains at a standstill
by Marian McPherson May 11
Airbnb-backed startup Lyric sacks staff, shutters locations amid virus
The boutique hotel has fired a majority of its 100-person staff and plans to close 400 units in 10 locations
by Marian McPherson Mar 25
Vacation rental giant Vacasa hires new chief revenue officer
Mike Dodson previously worked as the chief revenue officer of OpenTable, where he forged relationships with tens of thousands of restaurants
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 11
Cheapest Cities to Live
Vacasa Multifamily provides short-term rental management on behalf of developers and building managers
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 14
Vacation rental company Vacasa will now manage entire communities
The company will offer a full suite of services to communities where at least 50% of the units are rentals
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 6
Vacasa now largest vacation rental company in North America
Earlier this week, the rental management company acquired Oasis Collections, a home-sharing startup that operates in 17 major cities across Europe and the Americas
by Marian McPherson Oct 3
How to soothe 5 common fears about renting a home short term
As demand grows, what's keeping homeowners from renting out their homes?
by Rob Stephens Jul 22
Share Better coalition video ad hits Airbnb -- and real estate big shots -- where it hurts
The parody video asks viewers to help out the "clearly suffering" Wall Street millionaire
by Kimberly Manning Jul 6