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How to Switch Your Short-Term Rental Strategy and...

Current booking trends suggest that property managers can find big potential by shifting towards mid-term rentals and adjusting their pricing models to better fit new regulations and market demands.  The vacation rental industry is going through a lot of change. First, coronavirus shook up the whole scene, causing mass cancellations, and an unprecedented drop in bookings, followed by an increase in domestic travel.  More recently, in Barcelona and many other cities around Europe and the rest of the world, new restrictions on short-term rental (STR) businesses are causing many vacation rental property managers to shift strategies. But what is a mid term rental anyway? And how can I use... Read more

When renters search for a new place to live, they probably have a checklist of must-haves—and maybe blinds are one of them. But then, it’s time to move in, and...

KEY POINTS More renters are choosing to stay in their apartments when their leases are up. Typically, about half of apartment renters in large urban markets move when...

Every short-term rental property management company needs a solid marketing strategy. Here are 14 ways to get more bookings, strengthen your brand, and drive revenue. Is...

Thinking about turning your property into a short-term rental? Enter Airbnb, the platform that connects property owners with millions of guests worldwide. Whether...

Following LA Fires, Apartment Owners Will Take...

Following January’s historic fires in and around LA, the state’s insurance commissioner Tuesday granted State Farm’s request for rate hikes that will affect apartment owners as well as condo and homeowners.  The rate hikes will raise rates for apartment and rental landlords 38%, condo owners 15% and homeowners 17%, the Los Angeles Times reported. The increase also requires that State Farm receive “an immediate $400 million cash infusion from its parent company to address its serious financial condition,” according to a statement from the California Department of Insurance. State Farm is California’s biggest home insurer.   California Insurance... Read more

The prospective renter journey is evolving. According to Willow Bridge’s 2025 Renter Insights report: 46% of renters considered just 3-4 communities in their...

Caring for your rental property in the warmer months as a landlord or property manager has its share of to-dos, but when accomplished, they will pay dividends. From...

When recession fears rise, budget cuts often follow—and education directors are being asked to make hard choices. Training programs frequently top the list of cuts,...

Amenities are often what separates good multifamily buildings from great ones. In competitive markets things like pools, gyms, clubhouses, and office centers can be what...