Eclipse tourism sends short-term rental occupancy rates soaring
An influx of tourists to areas within or near the path of totality for Monday's solar eclipse have sent short-term rental occupancy rates soaring in big cities and small towns alike.
Rent prices fell slightly overall in January, but rose in some parts of US
The median price of rent fell overall in the U.S. in January, with declines in the West and South. Still, prices climbed in the Midwest as demand for housing drives up costs.
Rents slipped in December but are still way above pre-pandemic levels
U.S. median rents dropped for the eighth month in a row in December, offering some relief for renters who are still contending with high inflation and interest rates.
Bilt Rewards announces $200M equity investment, raising valuation to $3.1 billion
Bilt Rewards on Wednesday announced a $200 million equity investment, which thrusts the company's valuation to $3.1 billion as Ken Chenault and Roger Goodell were added to its board.
Is the American dream dead? Gen Z balking at homeownership to rent luxury apartments
Gen Z Americans are choosing to rent expensive luxury apartments instead of getting a mortgage as some say they have no plans to ever purchase a home.
Washington teen among 6 shot during house party at vacation rental
Deputies in Pierce County, Washington, are looking for suspects in connection with a shooting at a vacation rental during a large house party early Sunday.
Airbnb guests let clogged toilet run 15 hours, then leave pregnant owner on the hook
A pregnant California woman is homeless and hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt after Airbnb guests reportedly flooded her house by clogging a toilet.
Airbnb renter-turned-squatter leaves Los Angeles homeowner tied up in legal red tape: report
The owner of a Brentwood, California, mansion is mired in a legal dispute with an Airbnb renter-turned-squatter who hasn't paid rent in a year and a half.
Airbnb bookings dip in Austin, San Francisco prompting ‘doom loop’ fears
A decline in Airbnb bookings in metropolitan areas including Austin and San Francisco is raising concern about real estate markets in those cities and the potential for a "doom loop."
Expert warns landlords over progressive policies allowing squatters wreak havoc: 'Law is not on your side'
Anchor Realty co-owner Walter Lapidus and market expert Mitch Roschelle explain how rent delinquency fuels squatter occupancies and hurts overall housing affordability.
Airbnb files suit against NYC, challenging short-term rental law
The New York City Mayor's Office of Special Enforcement was hit on Thursday with a lawsuit opposing a short-term rental law from rental platform Airbnb.
Family sues Airbnb after toddler dies of fentanyl overdose in rental
The Lavenir family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Airbnb, a rental owner, and the prior renter after their 19-month-old daughter died due to fentanyl exposure.
Airbnb puts worries to bed for now
Airbnb is forecasting that daily rates will ‘face increasing downward pressure’ this year. Airbnb is not kept up at night by high inflation and potential recession.
New York rent regulation is upheld by appeals court
The case was filed by a consortium of local landlord groups and individual landlords led by the Community Housing Improvement Program and the Rent Stabilization Association.
Higher rent prices become 'new normal': expert
Rent growth slowed in December again. It even marked the fourth consecutive month of single digit increases. However, prices are still well above what they were a year ago, experts say.
New 'Goonies' house owner details plans for property, how he pulled off $1.65M purchase
Behman Zakeri, an entrepreneur from Kansas, spoke with FOX Business about how he purchased "The Goonies" house in Astoria, Oregon, for $1.65 million.
Airbnb cleaning fees to be displayed on app following user complaints: What to know
Airbnb is updating its booking platform to display total prices, including cleaning fees, which has been a source of contention for some travelers.
'Jurassic Retreat' in Washington up for sale for $1.29M as a lucrative income property
The Jurassic Retreat, a short-term rental property in Washougal, Washington, that's sure to excite "Jurassic Park" fans, is up for sale and has a million-dollar price tag.
Airbnb launches 'anti-party technology' to help hosts prevent risky bookings
Airbnb is launching tech features in America and Canada that'll help hosts prevent unauthorized parties by screening user data and analyzing each profile's risk level.
Mobile home rent increases skyrocketing as corporations take ownership
Rent in the U.S. is up over 20%, according to rent.com. Mobile or manufactured homes have historically been one of America’s most affordable housing options, but now investors are buying mobile homes parks and jacking up the rent.