BizHawk is published weekly and includes articles of interest to the business community. Share your company news, including employee announcements and staff moves, via email [email protected]. Tucked away at the end of a street off Cathederal Oaks Road is the Knapp Nursery, one of the Goodland’s secret gems. But new …
Read More »Condo owners can tap into the sharing economy, says flexible living developer
Now is the time for condo owners to monetize their properties with short-term rentals similar to Airbnb, according to Harvey Hernandez. The flexible living developments that Mr. Hernandez helped develop in Austin, Texas, and Miami, called Natiivo, sold out of their hundreds of units before breaking ground in 2020. A …
Read More »TEND Services offers luxury rentals for the perfect Muskoka getaway
Misty Morning, a rental property on Lake Rosseau. Photo courtesy of TEND Services Whether you’re a local looking for a luxury vacation or a cottager looking for the perfect summer home, TEND Services offers quaint rental properties for everyone, from families and friends to corporate groups and couples. TEND Services …
Read More »Phoenix-area towns seek help with short-term rentals
It’s great to be able to travel out of town and rent a room or a small guest room in someone’s well-maintained home. However, some deregulation that has taken place in Arizona — specifically a state law passed in 2016 — has created a number of issues in communities across …
Read More »Short-term rentals in Dubai are all the rage – but landlords should do this checklist
Diversifying your portfolio with investments like real estate is one of the best decisions you can make. That said, real estate returns vary widely depending on what you do with the asset. Within the buy-to-let segment, short-term rental properties offer the greatest profit potential, but they present their own challenges …
Read More »November 2021 Hotel Accommodation Statistics
November hotel revenue – strong year-over-year growth from a weak 2020 base, but still much weaker than 2019. StatsSA’s release of preliminary monthly tourism statistics for November 2021 shows the hospitality sector is slowly working its way out of the ‘deep hole’ created by the Covid-19 related lockdowns and accompanying …
Read More »In the midst of a pandemic, demand for single-family rentals soars
Not only does this make the single-family rental home sector attractive as an affordable housing option, but its latest iteration — increasingly backed by institutional investors — is also appealing to millennials and other generations who want more space without the financial burden of owning a home. Single-family rents have …
Read More »Invest in Vacation Rentals Like Stocks
Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. We update when possible, but offers expire and prices may change. If you buy something through one of our links, we may earn a commission. Questions? Contact us at [email protected] It’s no secret that the home rental market has …
Read More »Bathroom renovates major homeowners’ home improvement wishlists for 2022
Most homeowners plan to renovate their home in some way or another in 2022 with a bathroom remodel at the top of the list, according to one. report by Zillow. The real estate giant surveyed more than 2,000 homeowners nationwide in November and found that 72 percent of them would …
Read More »Rental Mortgage Guide for Rentals and Vacation Homes
We earn commission for products purchased through certain links in this article. This guide to home loans will help you if you are considering buying a second home or vacation property. If you are lucky enough to be able to do so, you can rent it out to paying guests …
Read More »Heights property owners shortlisted for Good Brick Awards | Real estate
Jan Rynda Greer said she and her husband, Tyson, spent almost a year away from their well-known and historic home in the hills. Before leaving Houston for Stavanger, Norway earlier this month, they received something of a parting gift. The Greers were selected to receive a Good Brick Award from …
Read More »Iowa judges rule owners can exclude names from online searches
DES MOINES — Landlords who request to remove their names from online real estate searches to conceal their address can keep their names confidential under an Iowa Supreme Court ruling released Friday. Des Moines Register reporter Clark Kauffman filed a complaint with the Iowa Board of Public Information against Polk …
Read More »Short-term rentals: Let’s see the data | Editorial | Fold | The Weekly Source
Over the past year, central Oregon, like many places in the United States, has seen its median home price skyrocket. As of November 2020, Bend’s median sale price for a single-family home was $538,500. In November 2021, it was $683,250. For anyone trying to buy a home or find a …
Read More »Beast + Bottle owners open Apple Blossom at Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver
How did the owners of one of the best – and smallest – farm-to-table, nose-to-tail neighborhood restaurants end up opening a spacious new restaurant in a downtown hotel? Serendipity. For years, Paul and Aileen Reilly have responded to requests from people interested in working with them on new projects. The …
Read More »Cruise ship selling homes for owners to travel the world at sea
A residential cruise ship promises the experience of traveling the world from the comfort of your own luxury home on board – including an $8 million two-story penthouse. Storylines said it was selling the new homes aboard its residential cruise ship – a 741-foot-long, 450-crew, 55,000-ton MV Narrative. The ship …
Read More »Canada’s CPP Investments bets on rental homes as mortgage rates climb, Real Estate News, ET RealEstate
TORONTO: CPP Investments plans to buy more rental homes as higher mortgage rates make home ownership difficult and boost demand for rental homes, its global real estate manager told Reuters. CPP Investments, which manages C $ 541.5 billion ($ 426.1 billion) in Canada’s National Pension Fund, on Wednesday announced its …
Read More »City transfers Stony Point parking lots to mall owners at no cost
The Richmond Economic Development Authority transferred the parking lot it owned at Stony Point Fashion Park to the mall owners. (BizSense file) With future ownership of Stony Point Fashion Park on hold, the city’s Economic Development Authority has given up its real estate holdings around the Southside Mall. On November …
Read More »The intensification of purpose-built student accommodation in Cork is accelerating near UCC
PLANNING permission has been granted for another large student accommodation complex of around £30million and 243 beds at Cork City’s Victoria Cross, on a former garage site which has been sold for £4 .1 million euros. It comprises several blocks, including a ten-story one, facing UCC’s ongoing 255-bed Crow’s Nest …
Read More »Some Airbnb Owners Eagerly Await Short-Term Rental Order New
Some Airbnb operators in Athens say they are eagerly awaiting legislation that will regulate the use of short-term rentals in Athens. Athens City Council is currently deliberating on a proposal to regulate short-term rentals, completing a hearing on Monday and conducting a first reading of the group of ordinances at …
Read More »Ann Arbor owners set to reap big profits over Michigan-Ohio State weekend
ANN ARBOR – Online accommodation market Airbnb predicts real estate owners in Ann Arbor will see a significant influx of short-term rental income this weekend as fans descend on college town for the biggest soccer game in rivalry of the year: University of Michigan v Ohio State. The company released …
Read More »Fannie and Freddie toughen rules on short-term rentals | Real estate report
(November 12, 2021) The two government-controlled mortgage giants, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, have taken action to tighten mortgage rules on buildings with many short-term rentals and hotel-style amenities. The move could make entire buildings ineligible for loans guaranteed by Fannie / Freddie, and has already caused some problems at …
Read More »Tom Reid’s Pub and other West Seventh owners sue town over nearby homeless settlement – Twin Cities
For months, a string of St. Paul homeowners along West Seventh Street have complained to the city that a drop-in center for the homeless has attracted drug use, prostitution, unruly behavior and even defecation in public. Business owners have now taken their cases to court, even as city council prepares …
Read More »Some Jefferson County Homeowners Unprepared for Higher Tax Bills | New
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – Some homeowners in Jefferson County are having sticker shock after opening their latest property tax bills. Approximately 120,000 properties in Jefferson County have received new values ââfor tax purposes. “My husband opened it; I thought he was going to have coronary artery disease,” said Marilyn Helvey, …
Read More »Homestead Inn in Greenwich changes ownership, which plans to close for renovations in winter
Scene⦠The Homestead Inn-Thomas Henkelmann in the Belle Haven section of Greenwich has been sold. The popular restaurant and inn which was owned and operated by Therese Carroll and Chef Thomas Henkelmann over the past 20 years is a favorite among locals and celebrities, including the actress Susan lucci and …
Read More »Rental lift as accommodation provider considers increased stays
Dave Cordner, Managing Director of Central Belfast Apartments, believes this trend is likely to last in the long term and therefore investing in quality accommodation is essential to develop and sustain the industry. It answers some of the most common questions asked by people interested in renting real estate. What …
Read More »Rental lift as accommodation provider considers increase in stays
Dave Cordner, Managing Director of Central Belfast Apartments, believes this trend is likely to last in the long term and therefore investing in quality accommodation is essential to develop and sustain the industry. It answers some of the most common questions asked by people interested in renting real estate. What …
Read More »Advantages and Disadvantages of Short Term Rental Discussed at Works Council | Home
The question of whether short-term rentals should be allowed in all parts of Enterprise was the subject of differing views at Enterprise’s city council meeting on October 19. Questions that are not necessarily on the agenda can be addressed by citizens during the âspeaking privilegeâ part of each meeting of …
Read More »Michigan House Passes Bill Banning Short-Term Rentals | State
(The Center Square) – In a nighttime session, Michigan House voted 55 to 48 to pass a bill to ban local governments from banning short-term rentals. Internal invoice (HB) 4722 says short-term rental properties cannot be banned, subject to a conditional use permit, or be considered commercial property. Local governments …
Read More »Frisco is the latest city to plan incentives to convert short term rentals to long term rentals
A view of homes near the recpath and Dillon Reservoir in Frisco is pictured on April 22, 2020. The town of Frisco is working to implement a program that aims to incent short-term rental owners to convert their properties into long term rentals.Liz Copan Archives / Summit Daily News The …
Read More »The owners of the house that inspired the horror film say they experienced strange events
The farm that inspired the 2013 horror film Conspiracy is on sale for $ 1.2million (£ 878,000). The property was listed by Rhode Island real estate agent Mott & Chace Sotheby, who claims it to be “one of the most haunted houses in America.” âTo date, countless events have been …
Read More »The Conjuring: The owners of the house that inspired the horror film claim to have experienced strange events
The farm that inspired the 2013 horror film Conspiracy is on sale for $ 1.2million (£ 878,000). The property was listed by Rhode Island real estate agent Mott & Chace Sotheby, who claims it to be “one of the most haunted houses in America.” âTo date, countless events have been …
Read More »judge dismisses STR owners in KLP case | Local News
OSSIPEE – A Carroll County Superior Court judge categorically rejected arguments in a lawsuit against the Kearsarge Lighting Precinct by a couple who operate a short-term rental. Judge Amy Ignatius’ Sept. 14 order marks the first time the court has ruled on short-term rentals that have been the subject of …
Read More »Frisco man launches petition to ban certain short-term rentals
FRISCO, Colorado – Take I-70 into the mountains from Denver. Before reaching one of Colorado’s many well-known ski resorts, you’ll pass through the small town of Frisco. Just over 3,100 people currently reside in the city. Like many other mountain communities, however, the city is facing a housing crisis. The …
Read More »The end of the boom in short-term rentals at Colorado resorts
Carol Kresge manages the 13-room Little Mountain Lodge in Breckenridge. She is concerned that the “broad” regulation of short-term rentals in the city will have an impact on the resort’s economy.Hugh Carey / The Colorado Sun BRECKENRIDGE – Visitors to the 13-room Little Mountain Lodge above historic downtown Breckenridge have …
Read More »Are Short-Term Rental Investors Ruining the Arizona Housing Market?
Short-term rentals, often associated with companies like Airbnb and VRBO, have grown in popularity in recent years as an accommodation option for vacationers and another means for homeowners to generate income. Some Arizona residents, however, believe that short-term rentals are a neighborhood nuisance that deprives families of places to live, …
Read More »Ascott Residence Trust Secures Third Student Housing Asset With US $ 70 Million Acquisition
Ascott Residence Trust (ART) to Acquire 1,005-Bed Freehold Student Housing Asset in Texas, US for US $ 70.0 Million[1] (S $ 93.8 million[2]), his third investment in student accommodation in the space of seven months. One of the area’s newest student accommodation, Wildwood Lubbock is a cottage-style property that accommodates …
Read More »Vacation Rentals Attract Young Buyers »RealtyBizNews: Real Estate News
Young adults show a lot of enthusiasm for vacation rental ownership. Indeed, the interest is so high that even with a limited credit history and little savings for a down payment, many are still able to find loopholes to make what they believe to be a very lucrative investment. The …
Read More »Winter Park hopes the money can convince short-term rentals to house the workforce
WINTER PARK – Recognizing the need for workforce housing ahead of the next ski season, Winter Park is developing a new program that would pay cash to convert short-term rentals into workforce housing. On August 17, CEO Keith Riesberg presented city council with a proposal that would offer cash to …
Read More »Brookings Will Not Cap Short-Term Rentals | New
Despite an increase in short-term rental permits, Brookings City Council decided not to change the city’s rules on short-term vacation rentals at a workshop meeting on Monday. With a growing need for long-term housing and community concerns that short-term vacation rentals – including those from Airbnb and other online rentals …
Read More »Hodnett Cooper Vacation Rentals fixture has eyes on the past, present and future | Local News
A key figure in real estate and property management on St. Simons Island for over 30 years, Mellette Dobson rose to the position of Assistant General Manager at Hodnett Cooper Vacation Rentals. From day-to-day operations to managing owner expectations, she juggles multiple roles and takes an in-depth look at the …
Read More »Vacation rentals alone are not the cause of the affordable housing crisis | Editorial
By Mandi Johnson Six months ago – when the holiday rental permit moratorium began – we wrote an op-ed explaining our position on the issue. With the county council making the decision to end or extend the moratorium next month, we would like to reiterate our sentiments on the matter. …
Read More »Best Cheap Accommodation in Australia | 2021
If your bank account is a little lighter than usual, fear not. We bring you the best budget accommodation in Australia that will not only leave your dear savings behind, but give you some pretty amazing stays in Australia that you never knew existed. Who says your getaways have to …
Read More »Dali guesthouse owners furious after being forced to shut down their business
â The local government launched a campaign over concerns that Lake Erhai was polluted â Business owners insist that they have followed all instructions from authorities to upgrade wastewater treatment systems â The local population divided on the effects of the repression on the tourism industry An elderly Bai woman …
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