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
Marriott to launch short-term rental platform to stave off Airbnb
The move comes as more and more consumers are opting for short-term rentals over traditional hotels
by Patrick Kearns Apr 29
Google expands vacation rental search as competition heats up
Users will now be able to book cabins, apartments and other types of lodging through third parties like Expedia
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 1
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
Marketing a private island in South Florida
At the southernmost point of the US a private island is for sale
by Kimberley Sirk Jan 20
Craigslist may be simple, but renters still like it
Some real estate agents say no-frills website is beneficial resource for finding renters
by Kimberly Manning Aug 21
Vacation home aggregator Tripping.com deemed the Kayak of short-term rentals
Pulling from some of the most popular vacation rental websites, site helps to promote free listings for a small fee
by Kimberly Manning Aug 10