Tag Archives: vacation rental

Gen Z, Millennials, have taken over the vacation rental market

By Lillian Dickerson | July 6, 2022 - 10:16 pm |July 6, 2022 Uncategorized

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These groups make up the majority of vacation rental homebuyers at a composition of 51 percent, according to vacation rental management platform Vacasa’s latest report. Continue reading →

Vacation rental giant Vacasa makes its stock market debut

By Jim Dalrymple II | December 7, 2021 - 7:37 pm |December 7, 2021 Uncategorized

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The vacation rental management firm is the latest to go public via a merger with a special purpose acquisition company. Continue reading →

Guests struggle to get VRBO refunds amid California wildfires

By Jim Dalrymple II | September 1, 2021 - 10:33 pm |September 1, 2021 Uncategorized

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The Caldor Fire has ripped through a popular travel region, but travelers say they’ve struggled to get their money back after booking trips to vacation rentals. Continue reading →

Inman Handbook: Finding success in the short-term rental market

By Lillian Dickerson | May 11, 2021 - 9:00 am |May 11, 2021 Uncategorized

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With this summer’s short-term rental market poised to be one of the busiest ever, owners need to be on top of their game. Here’s how investors and independent Airbnb hosts can succeed. Continue reading →

Vacasa wraps up acquisition of major rental rival Turnkey

By Jim Dalrymple II | April 1, 2021 - 6:45 pm |April 1, 2021 Uncategorized

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First announced in early March, the acquisition of TurnKey Vacation Rentals will add approximately 6,000 units to Vacasa’s ever-growing portfolio. Continue reading →

Jersey City voters opt to restrict short-term rentals

By Patrick Kearns | November 6, 2019 - 6:18 pm |November 6, 2019 Uncategorized

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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. Continue reading →

Vacasa raises $319M for expansion, tech enhancements

By Jim Dalrymple II | October 29, 2019 - 1:00 pm |October 29, 2019 Uncategorized

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Fast-growing vacation rental startup Vacasa announced this morning that it has raised $319 million in its latest funding round, helping drive its total valuation to more than $1 billion. Continue reading →

Vacasa wraps up purchase of Wyndham Vacation Rentals

By Jim Dalrymple II | October 23, 2019 - 11:00 am |October 23, 2019 Uncategorized

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Vacation rental startup Vacasa announced today that it has wrapped up a massive deal to acquire Wyndham Vacation Rentals, in the process growing its total portfolio to include tens of thousands of units. Continue reading →

Allen Tate acquires vacation and investment property brokerage

By Patrick Kearns | September 17, 2019 - 2:57 pm |September 17, 2019 Uncategorized

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The acquisition of Blowing Rock Investment Properties is Allen Tate’s first since joining Hanna Holdings, the parent company of Howard Hanna Real Estate. Continue reading →

Vacasa properties are now bookable through Google

By Jim Dalrymple II | September 5, 2019 - 11:00 am |September 5, 2019 Uncategorized

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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. Continue reading →