ChatGPT and Meta redraw the lines of reach and control

AI is no longer just a tool layered onto marketing. It’s restructuring how people discover brands, how platforms monetize attention and even how digital identities persist. From chatbot traffic that converts faster than Google to Meta’s messaging conso… Continue reading

‘It could have been us’: Houston Realtor shares flood survival story

Rise Realty Group leader Ricky Gonzalez shares how he and 12 friends survived the Texas Hill Country flash flood, thanks to quick thinking and the bravery of a nearby Kerrville family. Continue reading

Home sweet profit: How vacation rentals fuel local economies

Short-term rental expert Julie Brinkman sees vacation rentals as economic drivers that enrich communities as they generate income for homeowners. Continue reading

The good, the bad, the ugly: What to know before you buy an Airbnb

Trainer and author Bernice Ross helps you ask yourself the right questions and make the right decisions before you go all-in on the short-term rental investment market. Continue reading

Spanish court rules against Airbnb, orders shutdown of 66K listings

The short-term rental platform vowed to appeal the ruling on Monday and said it would keep the listings active while it battles the latest push to enact strict rules amid an acute housing shortage. Continue reading

Tech, scale and strategy fuel Q1 wins across real estate

From Zillow’s return to profit to CoStar’s continued growth, Q1 earnings reveal how companies are adapting — and competing — in a shifting market. Continue reading

Finding Financial Freedom: Araceli Espinoza on real estate investing

Coach Melanie Klein looks at the inspiring story of Araceli Espinoza, who is building financial freedom through international real estate investment. Continue reading

Airbnb touts resilience as guests spend $24B on travel in Q1

In its final quarter before it will unveil a major update this month, the short-term rental leader posted $154 million in profit from 143.1 million total bookings on the Airbnb platform. Continue reading

Vrbo slapped over Super Bowl ad after Airbnb complaint

Airbnb challenged the commercial, along with ads that included a “desperate” and “confused” billboard near Airbnb’s headquarters in San Francisco. Continue reading

Vrbo slapped over Super Bowl ad after Airbnb complaint

Airbnb challenged the commercial, along with ads that included a “desperate” and “confused” billboard near Airbnb’s headquarters in San Francisco. Continue reading