Roundup: Economic Opportunities in New York and New Jersey

Over the weekend, regulation of short-term rentals was a hot topic in the news. Two important examples: An article in Crain’s New York Business notes that short-term rentals are “expected to generate around $1 billion in local economic activity in … Continued

Short-term rental revenues fund community improvements

The additional tax and tourism revenue that short-term rental properties generate can make a big difference in a lot of small communities, allowing projects that might not otherwise be funded to move forward. One recent example: The city of Encinitas, … Continued

Update on New Orleans

With Jazz Fest approaching this weekend, WWLTV.com in New Orleans has a report out today on short-term rental regulations and enforcement. City code states the minimum rental term is 30 days in New Orleans, except in the French Quarter where … Continued

TripAdvisor’s Survey Results: Rentals Are on the Rise

TripAdvisor released the results of its annual vacation rental survey yesterday. Here are some of the responses we found interesting: 49% of 1,300 respondents have stayed in or are planning to stay in a rental home in 2013 (this number … Continued

Advocacy 101: Talking about STRs

When you are preparing to talk about short-term rentals with members of your community, remember that the most effective messages are positive, data-driven and solutions-oriented. Here are some of our best tips on how to craft your story about short-term … Continued