Vacation rental giant Vacasa announces $108M funding round
The firm also indicated its industry appears to be recovering from the lows of the coronavirus pandemic
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 2
Airbnb to lay off almost 1,900 people amid coronavirus struggles
The layoffs come as the pandemic has largely stopped global travel and after Airbnb previously undertook cost-cutting measures
by Jim Dalrymple II May 5
Jersey City voters opt to restrict short-term rentals
The referendum prohibits using a property as a short-term rental for more than a total of 60 nights a year if the owner is not present
by Patrick Kearns Nov 6
Vacasa raises $319M for expansion, tech enhancements
The funding round is the largest ever for Vacasa, and the company now says it is valued at more than $1B
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 29
Vacasa wraps up purchase of Wyndham Vacation Rentals
The $162 million deal grows Vacasa's portfolio to more than 23,000 vacation rental units across four continents
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 23
Allen Tate acquires vacation and investment property brokerage
The acquisition of Blowing Rock Investment Properties is Allen Tate's first since joining Hanna Holdings, the parent company of Howard Hanna Real Estate
by Patrick Kearns Sep 17
Vacasa properties are now bookable through Google
A new integration between the rental management company and the search giant will allow Vacasa properties to show up in Google searches and maps of hotels
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 5
A home on waterfront property
A short-term rental analytics startup is releasing a new index, which shows revenue growth in the sector may have stagnated this summer
by Patrick Kearns Sep 3
Vacasa to acquire Wyndham Vacation Rentals in $162M deal
The acquisition will grow Vacasa's portfolio to more than 23,000 vacation rental units across four continents
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 30
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
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
Vacasa takes over management of 85 properties in Washington
The fast-growing online rental search, booking and management platform has announced a deal to acquire Seattle-area Sea to Sky Rentals
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
Here’s where you should buy and rent out a beach house
Vacation rental startup Vacasa analyzed the specific locations in the US in which rental property owners stand to make the most income on their investments