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Short-term rental firms hone in on safety rules after alleged rape

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Vrbo and Tripadvisor are reviewing how hosts transfer keys after a Bloomberg investigation into violent crimes at Airbnb listings. Continue reading →

Travelers rush to book thin rental inventory in hot US vacation spots

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Demand for vacation rental homes has outpaced supply in the Gulf Coast, Southeast and Midwest, Vrbo’s president said in a recent interview. Continue reading →

What is dynamic pricing for short-term rentals and how does it work?

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Today, there are a number of digital dynamic pricing tools available to property owners that automatically change prices on properties based on a variety of market factors. Continue reading →

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

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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 →

Property management platform Guesty raises $50M

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Guesty, which offers a software solution to manage multiple short-term rental listings through sites like Airbnb, also scooped up competitor Your Porter. Continue reading →

Demand to rent a floating mansion in Miami is off the charts

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The owners of a luxury mansion floating off the coast of Miami’s Palm Island took it off VRBO after people looking to rent it overwhelmed their listing. Continue reading →

The 5 nearby vacation markets your clients should know about (part 1 of 2)

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Today’s luxury real estate buyers are looking for the same things in a vacation home that they prioritize in their main residences: beautiful surroundings, vibrant neighborhoods, and enough room to relax and entertain. When it comes to advising your cl… Continue reading →

A new language for real estate, a new marketplace

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My attempt to coin some terminology, add structure and provide clarity to the plethora of new real estate businesses. Continue reading →

These are the best ski towns for property investors

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Not all ski towns are created equal, and understanding both how they differ and the objectives of a given purchase is essential to ensure the investment pays off. Continue reading →