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This section dives into the real experiences of people affected by short-term rentals. We share the voices of homeowners, renters, and neighbors. What happens when a quiet street suddenly becomes a tourist hotspot? How are long-term residents coping with the changes? We uncover the human stories behind the headlines, showing the good, the bad, and the complicated realities of Airbnb in our communities.

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Hoboken Residents Are Watching Their Neighborhood Turn Into a World Cup Airbnb. Here Is How They Feel About It.
Airbnb Stories

Hoboken Residents Are Watching Their Neighborhood Turn Into a World Cup Airbnb. Here Is How They Feel About It.

With 300 Airbnb listings and zero STR regulations, Hoboken NJ is ground zero for the World Cup short-term rental surge.…

April 13, 2026 11 min read
They Sold in a Restrictive City and Bought in a Pro-Host State. STR Investors Are Voting With Their Wallets.
Airbnb Stories

They Sold in a Restrictive City and Bought in a Pro-Host State. STR Investors Are Voting With Their Wallets.

STR investors are selling properties in restrictive markets and redeploying capital into states with preemption laws. Edgar tells the human…

April 13, 2026 12 min read
The STR Calendar Play: How University Town Hosts Turn Graduation Season Into Their Best Weeks of the Year
Airbnb Stories

The STR Calendar Play: How University Town Hosts Turn Graduation Season Into Their Best Weeks of the Year

University town STR hosts who build pricing strategies around the academic calendar see ADR premiums of 50% to 100% during…

April 12, 2026 13 min read
What Do You Do When Your City Bans Airbnb? STR Investors Share What Happens Next
Airbnb Stories

What Do You Do When Your City Bans Airbnb? STR Investors Share What Happens Next

Thousands of STR investors across the US are facing forced decisions as cities ban short-term rentals. From Maui to Manhattan,…

April 12, 2026 16 min read
Betting on the Beautiful Game: STR Hosts in FIFA World Cup Cities Are Going All In for Summer 2026
Airbnb Stories

Betting on the Beautiful Game: STR Hosts in FIFA World Cup Cities Are Going All In for Summer 2026

STR hosts in Miami, Dallas, Atlanta, and Kansas City are making major investments to capitalize on FIFA World Cup 2026.…

April 11, 2026 15 min read
Desert Peak to Snow Line: The People Running Bend, Oregon’s Most-Booked Vacation Rentals
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Desert Peak to Snow Line: The People Running Bend, Oregon’s Most-Booked Vacation Rentals

Three Bend hosts share what it actually takes to run a vacation rental in Central Oregon, from July peaks to…

April 8, 2026 14 min read
The Year-Round Mountain. Host Stories from Sun Valley, Idaho Most Underrated STR Market
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The Year-Round Mountain. Host Stories from Sun Valley, Idaho Most Underrated STR Market

Three Sun Valley hosts tell the real story behind Idaho mountain market investing. From ski-season surprises to HB 583 regulatory…

April 7, 2026 10 min read
Hosting at Altitude. The People Behind Telluride, Steamboat, and Vails Most-Booked Vacation Rentals
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Hosting at Altitude. The People Behind Telluride, Steamboat, and Vails Most-Booked Vacation Rentals

Long-tenured mountain town hosts in Telluride, Steamboat Springs, and Vail share what short term rental hosting actually looks like at…

April 6, 2026 13 min read
From Skeptic to Superhost: Real Stories of First-Time STR Investors Who Actually Beat Their Pro Forma
Airbnb Stories

From Skeptic to Superhost: Real Stories of First-Time STR Investors Who Actually Beat Their Pro Forma

Four first-time STR investors share how they beat their pro forma projections across Gatlinburg, Gulf Shores, Kissimmee, and Asheville. Composite…

April 5, 2026 15 min read
Heading to Higher Ground. The STR Investors Who Traded Beach Houses for Mountain Towns
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Heading to Higher Ground. The STR Investors Who Traded Beach Houses for Mountain Towns

STR investors are rotating out of saturated coastal markets like the Outer Banks and Gulf Shores and into mountain towns…

April 4, 2026 12 min read
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