Vacant 2nd homes could be a lifeline to Los Angeles evacuees

Agents have drawn on all their resources to play “matchmaker” to place people who don’t need to use secondary properties with those who need housing in the area. Results are mixed, but it’s working for some. Continue reading

Agents scramble to find housing for those displaced by LA wildfires

As wildfires burned through LA County over the past three days, thousands of people were suddenly in need of temporary housing. The surge in demand is poised to create a spike in rental prices, agents said. Continue reading

In its effort to add more supply, Airbnb rolls out co-hosting feature

Short-term rental leader keeps its sights set on lowering barriers to entry for people who might be interested in offering their homes on Airbnb. Continue reading

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. Continue reading

Travelers spent $21.2B booking through Airbnb last quarter

The leading short-term rental platform told investors that its share of revenue grew by 11 percent to $2.75 billion in the second quarter of this year. Travelers made 125.1 million total bookings in three months. Continue reading

Proposed law in Cleveland could take 44% of Airbnbs off the market

The law aims to ban all short-term rentals that have minimum stays of 30 nights and require owners to register their rentals with the city. Continue reading

Airbnb continues growth as Q1 profit more than doubles to $264M

Total revenue climbs 18 percent in the first quarter as Airbnb continued to add supply and benefit from a surge in bookings for events like the eclipse. Continue reading

Florida is king for short-term rental investors: Study

Enviable weather, ocean views and a lengthy list of landmark tourist destinations have made Florida a treasure chest for short-term rental investors. A Clever Real Estate market analysis published on Tuesday revealed strong property values, robust popu… Continue reading

Florida is king for short-term rental investors: Study

Enviable weather, ocean views and a lengthy list of landmark tourist destinations have made Florida a treasure chest for short-term rental investors. A Clever Real Estate market analysis published on Tuesday revealed strong property values, robust popu… Continue reading