Rentals news and trends

Grocery and Shelter Costs Rise in November, Straining Consumer Budgets
Economy // December 11, 2024

The key takeaway from the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released Wednesday (Dec. 11) is that the pace of inflation pace quickened in November, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Two key areas of essential spending — food and shelter — saw yet another...

Airbnb Launches ‘Co-Host’ Program for Time-Strapped Property Owners
Real Estate // October 16, 2024

Airbnb has launched a service for potential hosts who are pressed for time. The company’s Co-Host Network lets property owners find help with things like setting up listings, managing bookings and communicating with guests directly from the Airbnb app, according to a Wednesday (Oct. 16) news...

Booking Holdings Sees 7% Growth in Room Nights Booked Amid Tech Upgrades
Earnings // August 01, 2024

Online travel company Booking Holdings is seeing positive outcomes from its latest tech-driven initiatives, according to its second-quarter earnings report. Booking Holdings Thursday (Aug. 1) reported a 7% year-over-year increase in room nights booked, reaching 287 million for the second quarter. This growth highlights strong demand...

RealPage and Plaid Team to Curb Rental Fraud
Fraud Prevention // March 27, 2024

Real estate software/data analytics provider RealPage has debuted tools to combat rental fraud.  The new offerings, announced Wednesday (March 27), will be available with the company’s OneSite and On-Site leasing and property management platforms, using technology from financial data network Plaid.  “RealPage recently announced results from its extensive fraud...

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Grocery and Shelter Costs Rise in November, Straining Consumer Budgets

December 11, 2024
The key takeaway from the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released Wednesday (Dec. 11) is that the pace of inflation pace quickened in November, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Two key areas of essential spending — food and shelter — saw yet another boost to prices. Groceries were more expensive, month on month, […]

Pickle CEO Says They’re the DoorDash for Fashion Rentals

November 03, 2023
The demand for rental clothing, accessories and even footwear is gaining momentum. Inflationary pressures are not the only factor driving this trend, as consumers discover an alternate way to keep...

How Airbnb and 18th-Century Newspapers Found Profits from Frictions 

October 11, 2023
Brian Chesky says that Airbnb is broken and he’s going to fix it.   New York City recently passed regulations that all but gave them the boot. Meanwhile, guests are griping —...

Co-Ownership Platform Opens Doors to Luxe Second-Home Market

August 23, 2022
In the tightest housing market in memory, it’s hard to wrap one’s mind around the fact that thousands of very desirable second homes sit empty most of the year. That...

Quick Reads
Hostaway Secures $365 Million to Expand Short-Term Rental Platform

December 17, 2024
Hostaway has secured a $365 million strategic growth investment to expand its vacation rental software and management system designed for short-term rental property owners and managers. The company will use the new funding to support its international expansion, product development and artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives, Hostaway said in a Tuesday (Dec. 17) press release. “This […]

Airbnb Launches ‘Co-Host’ Program for Time-Strapped Property Owners

October 16, 2024
Airbnb has launched a service for potential hosts who are pressed for time. The company’s Co-Host Network lets property owners find help with things like setting up listings, managing bookings and...

RealPage and Plaid Team to Curb Rental Fraud

March 27, 2024
Real estate software/data analytics provider RealPage has debuted tools to combat rental fraud.  The new offerings, announced Wednesday (March 27), will be available with the company’s OneSite and On-Site leasing and property management...

Zillow Targets Growing Share of Market With ‘Housing Super App’

February 13, 2024
Zillow is expanding its “housing super app” to more markets after seeing how well it has been received. The company is also continuing to add functionality to the app for both...