Tag Archives: Airbnb

Mexicali becomes a tiny home capital with new Samara factory

By Ben Verde | March 1, 2024 - 5:46 pm |March 1, 2024 Uncategorized

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The accessory dwelling unit startup launched in 2022 by an Airbnb cofounder announced this week that it is taking its manufacturing operations in-house. Continue reading →

The biggest wins, losses and news from Q4 2023 earnings

By Jessi Healey | February 29, 2024 - 4:00 pm |February 29, 2024 Uncategorized

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Real estate’s Q4 earnings calls have finally wrapped. From RE/MAX’s CEO exit to Airbnb’s $10 billion year, we’ve rounded up the top stories all in one place. Here’s what you might have missed. Continue reading →

Airbnb earned $10B last year, more than double pre-pandemic

By Taylor Anderson | February 13, 2024 - 9:21 pm |February 13, 2024 Uncategorized

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The company earned $9.9 billion in total revenue for the year, nearly half of which was company profit. That is more than double the total revenue the company earned in 2019, before the pandemic upended travel. Continue reading →

AirDNA projects a strong 2024 for STRs after bumpy 2023

By Ben Verde | January 26, 2024 - 9:03 pm |January 26, 2024 Uncategorized

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Based on early data from its Market Review, 2024 is already looking to be a promising year for vacation rentals after a frustrating 2023. Continue reading →

NYC has approved 22% of STR applications under new law

By Ben Verde | January 22, 2024 - 8:40 pm |January 22, 2024 Uncategorized

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Nearly five months after new regulations took effect, NYC has ruled on 90 percent of applications from would-be short term rental hosts. Continue reading →

Airbnb launches new council to address US housing crisis

By Ben Verde | January 19, 2024 - 6:05 pm |January 19, 2024 Uncategorized

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The Airbnb Housing Council will advise the home-sharing company on policies and initiatives it can support to combat housing affordability and inventory issues. Continue reading →

AirDNA acquires vacation property management software Uplisting

By Ben Verde | January 9, 2024 - 9:55 pm |January 9, 2024 Uncategorized

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The acquisition represents AirDNA’s first foray into the day-to-day operations of short-term rental properties. Continue reading →

Airbnb vet Jonathan Mildenhall to unify Rocket’s marketing efforts

By Matt Carter | January 5, 2024 - 8:45 pm |January 5, 2024 Uncategorized

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The company’s first group CMO will be responsible “for creating a unified and compelling voice for all businesses” under the Rocket umbrella, including Rocket Mortgage, Rocket Homes and Rocket Money. Continue reading →

Canadian officials looking for ways to decrease the number of Airbnbs

By Taylor Anderson | November 21, 2023 - 7:29 pm |November 21, 2023 Uncategorized

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Under pressure to add more housing supply, officials say they’re looking at ways to decrease the number of short-term rentals in the country. Continue reading →

Airbnb rolls out new features in battle for hotel share

By Taylor Anderson | November 9, 2023 - 9:42 pm |November 9, 2023 Uncategorized

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In its war to grab market share from the hotel industry, Airbnb rolls out features that seek to take out the surprises that can come at check-in. Continue reading →