Cities Approved Your STR Permit. Now They Want It Back. A 2026 Investigation.
Cities are revoking STR permits they already approved. An investigation into the mechanisms, documented cases, and what investors must verify…
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How to Value Your Short-Term Rental Before You Sell: What Agents Dont Tell You About STR Pricing
Standard home appraisals miss the business income layer of a well-run STR. Here is how to calculate your short-term rental…
New Orleans Is Owed Millions in STR Fees. Almost None of It Has Been Collected.
New Orleans said it had $10 million in a dedicated STR enforcement fund. The account was empty. Here is what…
A 500-Foot Buffer Could Wipe Out Hundreds of Legal STRs in Savannah’s Most Profitable Zones. Chatham County Votes May 22.
Chatham County's proposed 500-foot buffer zone between short-term rentals heads to final vote May 22. StaySTRA data shows which Savannah-area…
The World Cup Starts in 28 Days. Here Is What STR Enforcement Will Actually Look Like When Millions of Fans Arrive.
NYC found 27% of approved STR listings are already illegal. Airbnb promised 13,000 support agents but excludes assault and battery…
The World Cup Is 29 Days Away. Here Is What Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com Are Doing to Stop Guests From Getting Scammed.
Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com each promise to protect World Cup guests from fake listings and fraud. Here is what each…
Vrbo Says It Will Reimburse Hosts for Damage. We Looked at What the Policy Actually Covers in 2026.
Vrbo does not have a platform-funded damage guarantee like Airbnb AirCover. The Accidental Damage Protection plan caps at $5,000, excludes…
Airbnb’s AirCover for Hosts Is Not What It Sounds Like. Here Is What the Complaints Actually Show.
An analysis of 20,000+ bookings found that 43% of Airbnb AirCover damage claims were denied or reduced. Here is what…
Houston’s New STR Rules Are Three Months Old. Neighbors Say Nothing Has Changed.
Houston adopted its first STR ordinance in April 2025 and started enforcement April 1, 2026. Five weeks in, residents report…
The Cities That Tried to Restrict STRs Are Rolling Back Their Own Rules. What the Reversals Tell Us About 2026.
At least five U.S. municipalities have reversed, delayed, or loosened their own STR restrictions since late 2025. Pullman WA is…
