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Blog » Year After Year, OwnerRez Delivers - Receiving 2025 Awards From Capterra, GetApp, and Software Advice

OwnerRez is proud to accept the 2025 accolades from the Gartner Digital Markets brands: Capterra (https://www.capterra.com/rental-property-management-software/shortlist/) , Software Advice (https…

(Posted Jul 30, 2025 3:17 PM)

Blog » User Profile: Mt Shasta Vacation Rentals

Meet Peter Brimhall, owner and operator of Mt Shasta Vacation Rentals. (https://www.mtshastavacationrentals.com/) With a background in maintenance, contracting, and aviation, Peter brings a uniqu…

(Posted Jul 30, 2025 2:28 PM)

Blog » Integration With Hostvana

We're excited to introduce our new integration with Hostvana (https://www.hostvana.io/?utm_campaign=ORLaunch&utm_content=OR_email&utm_source=ownerrez) , a powerful and hyper-customizable AI platfo…

(Posted Jul 30, 2025 8:42 AM)

Blog » Integration With Clearview

We're excited to announce our new integration with Clearview, (https://clearviewmc.net/ownerrez/) a leader in transparent payment processing tailored for the hospitality industry. This partnershi…

(Posted Jul 28, 2025 9:05 AM)

Blog » User Profile: Escapes By Sheila

Sheila Dickinson's vacation rental journey began with a single home in Bremerton, Washington, and quickly expanded to include properties in Panama City Beach, Vancouver, and Whitefish. With a focus…

(Posted Jul 25, 2025 9:15 AM)

Blog » STR Growth, Legal Battles, and the Rise of Social Commerce in Travel

This week's roundup covers Skift's optimistic short-term rental outlook, rising last-minute bookings, and a lawsuit against Airbnb in Los Angeles. Plus, Booking.com's removal of illegal listings in…

(Posted Jul 24, 2025 12:30 PM)

Blog » Top UK Destinations, Vacation Home Trends, and More Short-Term Rental Regulations

This week's roundup covers Dearborn's new short-term rental rules, rising UK countryside bookings, a shift toward vacation homes among wealthy travelers, efforts to cut food waste in rentals, and E…

(Posted Jul 17, 2025 12:37 PM)

Blog » User Profile: CottageStays

Jennifer Whaling turned her passion for hospitality into CottageStays, (https://cottagestays.ca/) a thriving vacation rental business in Ontario's cottage country. What started with a single lake…

(Posted Jul 14, 2025 4:03 PM)

Blog » Airbnb Policy Changes, Emergency Housing, and New Short-Term Rental Regulations

This week's roundup covers Airbnb's new cancellation policy changes, emergency housing efforts in central Texas, and the latest attempts to regulate short-term rentals in Beverly Hills and Summit C…

(Posted Jul 11, 2025 8:04 AM)

Blog » User Profile: Gathering Tree

Meet Jason and Mariah, the husband and wife team behind Gathering Tree. (https://www.gatheringtree.com/) After years of running a college ministry and hosting international students, they brought…

(Posted Jul 9, 2025 12:36 PM)

Blog » User Profile: Smoky Mountain Stays

After leaving a corporate sales career and relocating to the Smoky Mountains, this property manager and his family turned their long-held vision into reality with Smoky Mountain Stays. (https://sm…

(Posted Jul 7, 2025 10:53 AM)

Blog » State-Enforced Safety Policies, Mission Beach Opens Waiting List, and New Transparency Laws

With summer in full swing, this week's Industry News reflects a fast-moving industry balancing strong demand with smarter oversight, clearer guest policies, and new opportunities. North Carolina…

(Posted Jul 3, 2025 9:27 AM)

Blog » User Profile: IOP Escapes

With over 25 years in property management, this Isle of Palms host has turned a lifelong passion into a thriving vacation rental business. From managing luxury homes in Costa Rica to overseeing mor…

(Posted Jul 2, 2025 8:39 AM)

Blog » July Webinars and an In-Person Event You Won’t Want to Miss

Summer bookings are heating up, and now's the time to make sure you're optimizing your operations and maximizing your opportunities to grow. ☀️ Our July lineup is packed with live webinars and an i…

(Posted Jun 30, 2025 9:28 AM)

Blog » Integration With Extenteam

We're excited to unveil our new integration with Extenteam (https://www.extenteam.com/solutions/tailwind?utm_campaign=15563942-OwnerRez%20Tailwind%20Integration%202025&utm_source=website&utm_mediu…

(Posted Jun 27, 2025 5:51 PM)

Blog » Luxury Mergers, Industry Events, and New Occupancy Taxes

From luxury brand investments, new local tax measures, and a top industry event on the horizon, this week's vacation rental headlines reflect the continued investment and growth in the vacation ren…

(Posted Jun 27, 2025 10:09 AM)

Blog » Vrbo Targets Last-Minute Travelers, Spain Blocks Airbnb's Appeal, and U.S. Investors Eye Overseas Markets

Of course! Yes, you are correct. It is simply a new "filter" that VRBO released to highlight last-minute stays on searches.

(Posted Jun 24, 2025 9:12 AM)

Blog » Vrbo Targets Last-Minute Travelers, Spain Blocks Airbnb's Appeal, and U.S. Investors Eye Overseas Markets

Hi Danny! Chase Travel partnered with Expedia Group to offer vacation rentals through the Chase Travel portal. Since Expedia Group includes Vrbo, the best way to get your vacation rentals in front of…

(Posted Jun 24, 2025 9:09 AM)

Blog » Vrbo Targets Last-Minute Travelers, Spain Blocks Airbnb's Appeal, and U.S. Investors Eye Overseas Markets

Hi everyone!  Great question! Here’s our support document that walks you through setting up last-minute discounts: Last Minute Discounts. (/support/articles/last-minute-discount) Hope this …

(Posted Jun 23, 2025 2:08 PM)

Blog » User Profile: Porchlit Properties

Meet the husband and wife team behind Porchlit Properties (https://www.porchlitproperties.com/) , a growing short-term rental business based in Alabama. What began with a career shift and a couple…

(Posted Jun 23, 2025 9:33 AM)