A growing number of governments are seeking to regulate their short-term rental markets -- but increased regulations don't have to be a death knell for the industry, and in some cases can actually ...

Whether it’s a vacation home or a rental unit listed on Airbnb or Vrbo, owning a short-term rental property comes with specific risks that are not typically covered by standard homeowners insurance.

Economy 2024-07-07T09:32:03Z A New York City Airbnb host was shut down under the short-term rental law. He's now renting his basement illegally on Facebook and making crucial income after he was ...

Early evidence suggests British Columbia's recent restrictions on short-term rentals have led to a notable decrease in listings, according to a recent study. The rules limit short-term rentals ...

Roger Valdez writes about housing economics and policy. Short term rentals, often referred to by a brand name, “Airbnbs,” are loathed by a diverse set of people. First, hotel workers hate them ...

Airbnb Co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky says the company is eyeing longer-term rentals as a lucrative new area of business.

Owning a short-term rental could be a money-maker for investors who want to diversify their portfolios. "The prospects for short-term rentals are great,” says Jeff Checko, a real estate broker ...

Muzy books reservations through short-term rental platforms like Airbnb, but has also created his own site and opened a storefront in Copacabana to offer hotel-like services, such as free bag ...

If stiff regulation doesn't get in the way, it is very likely that short-term rentals will take a chunk of market share from hotels. That's why you'll see more hotels getting into the vacation ...

KAHULUI–The Maui Vacation Rental Association (MVRA) today released the results of a statewide poll of registered Hawai’i voters to gather opinions on proposals aiming to ban short-term rentals ...