In earnings twist, most real estate companies avoided the worst in Q2
Despite a quickly slowing market in the second quarter, many of the dozen or more real estate companies that posted earnings last week managed to turn a profit and stave off ruin
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 8
Vrbo traveler deposits fuel strong returns for Expedia in Q2 earnings
Despite new COVID variants posing an ever-present threat and an uncertain global economy, traveler deposits for Vrbo bookings hit $2.8B as of June 30, up from $1.7B at the end of 2021
A pivotal earning season is beginning. Here's what to know
Major companies share how much money they made as the real estate market veered south earlier this year and as Inman Connect unfolds, bringing these leaders together in Las Vegas
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 1
Short-term rental market balancing out after rush of supply
'Our expectation is that demand will grow at 5.7% for the year, about a quarter of the growth rate in 2022,' AirDNA says in its 2022 mid-year outlook
by Taylor Anderson Jul 11
Short-term rental occupancy rates dip as listings surge
Demand for STRs remains high even as occupancy rate drops more than 8% heading into a busy travel season. Investor revenue still up 66% compared to 2019
by Taylor Anderson Jun 14
As summer nears, short-term rental platforms set sights on partiers
Airbnb, Vacasa and Your.Rentals have all unveiled new policies and technology focused on noise monitoring in an attempt to block raucous parties before they start for the holidays this summer
by Taylor Anderson May 10
Fresh off $2M seed round, The Host Co. helps rental hosts sell goods
The Host Co. is a digital commerce software that allows owners of short-term rentals to earn additional income by selling furniture, artwork, crafts and even food items
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 2
Airbnb logo on smartphone
Short-term rental companies were looking at 2022 as the year international travel surged again. Will Russia’s war in Ukraine temper results?
by Taylor Anderson Feb 28
How real estate agents can tap the lucrative Airbnb investing market
Airbnb property investing is quickly becoming the go-to arena for those wanting to dip their toes into a profitable market. Here's how to get in on working with these buyers
by Victoria Kennedy Feb 15
Vrbo tallies strong revenue in Q4 despite disruption from Omicron
Expedia Group earnings still fall short of pre-pandemic levels, but travelers appear to be growing accustomed to living with the virus, executives said during an earnings call Thursday
by Taylor Anderson Feb 11
Pandemic, remote work continue to fuel longer luxury vacation stays
For 2 luxury agents in Carmel-by-the-Sea, where vacation rentals must have 30-day minimum bookings, the longer vacation rental trend has been a nice boost to their business
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 26
Miami luxury tower to focus on flexible living, remote work culture
The 42-story property allows unit owners to partner with all major short-term and shared living rental platforms and hotel booking sites. The right-to-home share is built into the development's bylaws
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 22
From NFTs to IPOs: The top real estate investment stories of 2021
Proptech's banner year, a couple long-awaited IPOs, surging rent growth and more — here's all the hot Property Portfolio news that hit the presses in 2021
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 14
Vrbo drove Expedia Group to surpass Q3 earnings expectations
Expedia Group's CEO said the short-term rental platform was 'a particular highlight' that helped the company's strong performance during the quarter
Short-term rental demand soars — and holidays are getting booked fast
Thanksgiving bookings have surged 65% year over year while the week between Christmas and New Year has skyrocketed 89%, according to short-term rental analytics firm AirDNA