The OwnerRez Blog

Join Us In Person At The 2026 OwnerRez Hangout in Nashville!

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce that during this year's VRMA International Conference in Nashville, TN, OwnerRez will be hosting a FREE Hangout event! 🎸

The EU’s Affordable Housing Act, Google Search Updates, and Japan’s STR Ban

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

This week’s roundup covers the EU’s Affordable Housing Act, changes to Google Vacation Rentals, AirDNA’s latest data on minimum nights, and a proposed vacation rental ban in Japan. Let’s dive in.

User Profile: Las Gaviotas Rentals

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

We are excited to feature and share the story of Mark & Antoinette Campbell, founders of Las Gaviotas Rentals. Starting with a single property in 2003, they’ve built a thriving vacation rental business in Baja California that now includes their grown children and allows them to give back to the local community.

Walk ’n Talk Podcast: EP21 - Building the Capacity to Execute

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

In Episode Twenty-One, Paul and Chris discuss execution and what it takes to keep pushing until you’ve hit good. They talk about building the base that allows you to go the extra mile, developing a tolerance for discomfort, and why the final five to ten percent often makes the biggest difference.

Integration With Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

OwnerRez is now an official partner of Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy, allowing you to distribute your properties directly to their platform.

Vrbo’s New Features, Airbnb’s "Direct Booking" Pilot, and Florida STR Updates

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

This week’s roundup covers Vrbo’s new features, Airbnb’s “direct booking” pilot, and short-term rental regulation updates from two neighboring Florida counties. Let’s dive in.

Integration With TurnMyBnb

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

We’re excited to announce our integration with TurnMyBnb, a vacation rental automation platform that keeps your properties turn-ready between every guest.

User Profile: Kare Management

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This week, we are featuring Ryan Martin, founder of Kare Management and an OwnerRez user for over five years. More than 20 years after knocking on doors to earn his first clients, Ryan and his wife now manage 18 vacation rentals across Puerto Rico alongside their trusted team.

August Product Update - Snippets, Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy, Airbnb and Vrbo Additions, Powertranz 3DS, Setup Wizard

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

August's product update is all about working smarter, not harder. 🤓 Snippets, Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy channel integration, an improved Vrbo channel connection, and a stack of Airbnb upgrades, but of course, we didn't stop there.

September Webinars and In-Person Events

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

This September, as we step out of summer and head into fall, we’ve got a stacked lineup of webinars and in-person events to help you learn new tips and tricks in OwnerRez, discover new features, and more! 🍂

College Football Demand, Airbnb’s Environmental Funding, and Riverside County STR Rules

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

This week’s roundup covers Airbnb’s $1 million commitment to environmental protection, Casago’s sale of former Vacasa markets, fresh data from AirDNA on college football, and new STR regulations in Riverside County, CA. Let’s dive in.

Integration With Branson Premier

Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

We’re excited to announce our new channel integration with Branson Premier, the first OTA built just for vacation rentals in Branson, Missouri.

User Profile: Mitchell's Beach Condos

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Meet Jason Mitchell and his wife, Katherine, owners of Mitchell's Beach Condos and OwnerRez users for over eight years. What began as a way to afford a beachfront condo in Panama City Beach has grown into a family business built around strong guest relationships and direct bookings.

Integration With Book With Haven

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:00:00 GMT

We are happy to roll out our new integration with Book With Haven, giving OwnerRez users a new way to grow their brand and drive more direct bookings while keeping everything connected to OwnerRez.

Walk ’n Talk Podcast: EP20 - The Work Behind Creating Happiness

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMT

In Episode Twenty, Paul and Chris discuss the work behind one of OwnerRez’s core principles: Create Happiness. They talk about how creating happiness has changed as the company has grown, from solving problems for individual customers to building processes that keep feedback and solutions connected across several teams.

Fall Travel Trends, Vrbo’s Sponsored Listings, and STR Enforcement Updates

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

This week’s roundup covers Airbnb’s fall travel data, Vrbo’s rollout of Sponsored Listings, AirDNA’s European market review, and new short-term rental enforcement stories in Salt Lake City and Clark County. Let’s dive in.

Integration With Foxhole

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

We’re happy to share our latest channel integration with Foxhole, giving OwnerRez users a new way to reach verified military guests while keeping 96% of every booking.

User Profile: Clearwater Beach Vacation Homes

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

This week, we are excited to feature Alan Agoado, founder of Clearwater Beach Vacation Homes and an OwnerRez user for over five years. After getting his start in vacation rentals in 2009, Alan has built a successful vacation rental business along Florida's Gulf Coast, where he focuses on building strong relationships with both his guests and owners.

FULL Powertranz integration (all banks, all countries) is now available in OwnerRez!

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

We are excited to announce that the full Powertranz integration, including 3D Secure (3DS) support, is now available in OwnerRez! 🎉

Integration With Flow Web Designs

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT

We’re excited to announce our latest integration with Flow Web Designs, offering fast, custom-built websites that sync directly with OwnerRez listing content, availability, and rates.