Vrbo parent Expedia reports 12% growth in booked nights in Q4 2024
The vacation rental company reported ‘better than expected travel demand’ as room nights, gross bookings and revenue grew by double digits, according to Q4 earnings released Thursday
by Taylor Anderson Feb 6
The tiny Washington town that ruled Airbnb this summer
Two-and-a-half hours from Seattle, Quincy has become the top Airbnb destination in the US. The 8,225-person town is known for its wineries, music and outdoor attractions
by Marian McPherson Oct 2
US Southernmost Home, Ocean Sotheby's International Realty
Built in 1958, the mid-century home is a historical landmark. The estate is owned by Cecilia Joyce Johnson, the widow of late American artist Seward Johnson II, who died in 2020
by Richelle Hammiel Jul 18
Expedia adjusts full-year guidance amid slump in Vrbo bookings
The firm reported total lodging bookings of $21M for the first quarter across all of its platforms
by Ben Verde May 2
Corcoran agent finds her home fraudulently listed on Airbnb
Sarah Stewart only learned her Hamptons vacation home was fraudulently listed on the platform after someone called her to confirm that they should wire $25K outside of the Airbnb platform
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 23
Investor or agent? 5 moneymakers share why agents should be both
Five investor-agents, each of whom has achieved success on both sides of the equation, shared their actionable insights and winning formulas for nailing a pivotal but tricky professional shift
by Ben Verde Apr 9
Airbnb reports surge in bookings for the April 8 solar eclipse
Cities within the path of totality for the eclipse on April 8 are experiencing a 1,000% increase in searches for the short term rentals
by Ben Verde Mar 4
AirDNA projects a strong 2024 for STRs after bumpy 2023
Based on early data from its Market Review, 2024 is already looking to be a promising year for vacation rentals after a frustrating 2023
by Ben Verde Jan 26
NFX leads $80M round for Overmoon's vacation home fintech
Those wanting to sell a home to Overmoon can choose to do a 721 Exchange, allowing a property owner to conduct a tax-deferred exchange for shares in a REIT, or real estate investment trust
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 16
Vrbo parent company Expedia reports 'best-ever' quarter
Despite Vrbo itself struggling, Expedia, the travel booking company that owns the short-term rentals platform, recorded $425M in profits during the third quarter
by Ben Verde Nov 2
Vrbo bookings suffer in Q2 as more travelers opt for hotels in 2023
The popular vacation-rental platform dragged down the results of its parent company Expedia Group in the second quarter of the year, according to an earnings call Thursday
by Daniel Houston Aug 3
Lamacchia Realty expands with acquisitions across Massachusetts
In the last month, the East Coast-based brokerage has made 2 strategic acquisitions as the company works to bolster its presence in southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island
Zumper launches dedicated vacation site, flex stays subscription
The launch comes 7 months after the rental marketplace announced a $30M funding round to help solidify its space in the short-term rental market and serve all types of renters
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 22
With $4M seed round, Rove launches property marketplace
The 'remote work-friendly property brand' is in beta with a property sales portal, a marketplace, for selling short-term rental properties. Each listing’s financial filings are provided in full detail
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 29
'Stranger Things' home destined for Airbnb following whirlwind deal
The home where Joyce Byers and her sons Will and Jonathan lived in fictional Hawkins, Indiana, is under contract for nearly twice its asking price after listing for $300K in mid-September
by Ben Verde Oct 5