Vacasa wraps up acquisition of major rental rival Turnkey

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

Rents rise in suburban and rural areas, remain flat in urban centers

Recent data from Zumper shows that suburban and rural rents grew 5 to 7 percent more than urban rents over the last year. However, some secondary cities that thrived during the pandemic are now starting to see rent declines Continue reading

CDC extends national eviction moratorium to June 30

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the extension is in the best interest of the public’s health as coronavirus cases are on the uptick. Continue reading

How investors can make the most of Airbnb’s new flexible dates feature

The new search feature could be a good thing for both guests and hosts, providing more stay options for the former and more exposure for the latter. Continue reading

Airbnb now has more listings than before the pandemic

Small towns, rural areas and resort-oriented communities have proven to be the most resilient markets for short-term rental supply during the COVID-driven tumult of the last year. Continue reading

The magic of Disney spurs surge in Orange County Airbnb bookings

Airbnb bookings in the area surrounding Disneyland saw a boost on March 9th when the company hinted it could reopen the resort soon. Then when they made the announcement official on March 17th, bookings soared 73 percent. Continue reading

Over one-third of renters are unsatisfied with their amenities

As of February, 36 percent of U.S. renters reported being unsatisfied with their current apartment amenities, according to a 3,000-person survey conducted by Apartment Guide. Continue reading

Some landlords are declining funds from the Emergency Rental Assistance program. Here’s why

Some landlords are declining the funds because of regulatory tape attached to them. Others hope to replace struggling tenants with more financially secure renters. Continue reading

Property managers can empower multifamily residents with this tech

Smart buildings and connected communities provide their residents with the security and convenience that transforms spaces from an apartment to a home. Continue reading