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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

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.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily […]

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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...