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Rentals startup Frontdesk lays off all staff after failed funding round

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All 200 full-time staff members along with contractors and part-time staff were dismissed during “a two-minute Google Meet call.” Continue reading →

Vacasa gives Matterport multi-year marketing deal

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Matterport and Vacasa will be traveling a lot together in the near future. The vacation home company hired the digital twin creator in a multi-year contract to help market its global portfolio of vacation homes under management. Continue reading →

How to maximize short-term rental returns with proptech

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Property management software enhances operations and saves time and money for agents, property owners and short-term rental guests. Victoria Kennedy, CEO of Atman Real Estate, shares strategies for assessing your tech. Continue reading →

Vrbo parent company Expedia reports ‘best-ever’ quarter

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Despite Vrbo itself struggling, Expedia, the travel booking company that owns the short-term rentals platform, recorded $425 million in profits during the third quarter. Continue reading →

‘Rich Dad’ predicts an Airbnb-led ‘market crash.’ Fanboys rejoice

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Robert Kiyosaki’s social media post was the latest viral prediction about the short-term rental giant. Will this be the one that comes true, or is it another hoax? Continue reading →

How much is your home worth on Airbnb? Realtor.com can tell you

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New tool comes as more homeowners look for ways to offset high housing costs, and as Airbnb looks to add more supply to keep prices down. Continue reading →

New York City’s strict short-term rental law goes into effect

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New York City’s law limiting short-term rentals went into effect on Tuesday. To offer stays of less than 30 days, hosts must stay in the unit with their guests. Continue reading →

Airbnb profit jumps 72% as more homes are rented out short term

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Revenue for the company grew to $2.5 billion in the second quarter buoyed by a growth in demand that was surpassed by a growth in supply, according to an earnings report released Thursday. Continue reading →