Memorial Day 2026 STR Hosts Are Already Sold Out. Here Is What Their Calendars Look Like Right Now.
In top coastal and mountain markets, the best Memorial Day weekend properties booked out weeks ago. But hosts in oversupplied…
Airbnb Stories
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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A Fire That Killed Two Sisters Is Now a Law. What Maryland STR Hosts Are Doing to Make Sure It Never Happens at Their Property.
Two sisters died in a vacation rental fire with no working smoke detectors. Their mother turned grief into legislation. Now…
They Run Three STRs in One of America’s Most Regulated Cities. Here Is What It Actually Takes.
Professional STR operators in Austin and Nashville are turning compliance into a competitive advantage. While 75% of Austin listings face…
The Most Common STR Guest Complaints in 2026. What Hosts Are Learning From Their Worst Reviews
The six complaint categories that are actually dragging STR ratings down in 2026 are not the ones most hosts expect.…
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.…
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…
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…
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,…
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.…
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…
