Brad Greiner, Author at Open Air Homes

Airbnb Plus Discontinued: Is Luxe Next on the Chopping Block?

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By: Brad Greiner, CEO of Open Air Homes and OpenAiRE Brokerage Ocotillo by Open Air Homes Reflecting on Past Programs and Envisioning a More Inclusive, Host-Friendly Future The curtain falls on Airbnb Plus, a program launched with fervor and promise in 2018, only to sputter and fade in the ensuing years. It sought to elevate properties that met […]

The Airbnb Conundrum: How The Housing Crisis Challenges Our Perspective on Hospitality

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By: Brad Greiner, CEO of Open Air Homes and OpenAiRE Brokerage The Implications of Short-Term Rentals in Cities like Los Angeles and Palm Springs In a recent article by Annie Lowrey in The Atlantic, the tenuous relationship between Airbnb, the housing crisis, and urban transformations in places like Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood was brought to light. It paints […]

The Dangerous Rise of Underground Short-Term Rentals: New York’s Unintended Consequence

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By: Brad Greiner, CEO of Open Air Homes and OpenAiRE Brokerage New York City Grapples with the Chaos of Short-Term Rentals A Startling Drop In Registrations Only about 2% of New York City’s prior 22,000 short-term Airbnb listings registered with the city after a new law restricting such listings was enforced. This has resulted in […]

The Dark Side of NYC’s Airbnb Clampdown: A Cautionary Tale of Ensuing Chaos

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By: Brad Greiner, CEO of Open Air Homes and OpenAiRE Brokerage Regulatory Repercussions: The Underbelly of Overreach in NYC’s Rental Market In the heart of Palm Springs and Los Angeles, two cities where Open Air Homes has firmly planted its roots, we’re no strangers to the allure and promise of short-term rentals. Over time, platforms […]

When a Texas Airbnb Host’s Chores List Goes Viral: A Lesson in Guest Care

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By: Brad Greiner, CEO of Open Air Homes and OpenAiRE Brokerage Why This Controversial Approach is Exactly What We Advise Against at Open Air Homes In the ever-evolving world of vacation rentals, an unexpected incident recently rippled across social media, shedding light on a pressing hospitality concern. An Airbnb host in San Antonio, Texas, raised […]

Shielding Your Sanctuary: Lessons from a LA Short-Term Rental Horror Story

By: Brad Greiner, CEO of Open Air Homes and OpenAiRE Brokerage Sascha Jovanovic‘s unsettling clash with a tenant is a stark reminder for property owners. Dive into Open Air Homes’ strategy for steadfast protection. An Airbnb Host’s Cautionary Tale In a harrowing narrative echoing across the Los Angeles property rental scene, Sascha Jovanovic finds himself […]

Unveiling Venice’s LGBTQ+ Gem Meet-Up: West of Lincoln

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Rekindling the Spirit of Community One Event at a Time By: Brad Greiner, CEO of Open Air Homes and OpenAiRE Brokerage A Queer Legacy, Reimagined: In the heart of Venice, the LGBTQ+ community has always been a radiant source of energy, resilience, and diversity. Yet, the closing of iconic gay establishment, Roosterfish on Abbot Kinney […]

The Art of Crafting Exquisite Short-Term Rentals: A Case Study from Malibu

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Elegance in Every Detail: A Malibu Transformation Tale By: Brad Greiner, CEO of Open Air Homes and OpenAiRE Brokerage In the intricate world of short-term rentals, where Airbnb and VRBO algorithms determine the success of listings, there lies an underrated secret to ensuring great visibility: meticulous onboarding of homes. This includes but is not limited […]

Medium Term Rentals (Month+) in Los Angeles: Homeowners’ Silver Lining in the Absence of STR Laws in Many LA Cities

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LA Cities Tighten STR Regulations: Homeowners Eye the Month+ Model as Remote Work Remains Here to Stay By: Brad Greiner, CEO of Open Air Homes and OpenAiRE Brokerage This is a Two Part Series on Month+ Rentals in Los Angeles. The first is for Homeowners choosing this route, and the second for Guests looking to […]

Open Air Homes Invites You to Relocate Slowly: Embracing Intentional Moves in the Age of Flexibility

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From Rushed Moves to Thoughtful Transitions: The Rise of Slow Relocation By: Brad Greiner, CEO of Open Air Homes and OpenAiRE Brokerage In an age of swift transitions and instant decisions, there’s a growing advocacy for slowing down. And when it comes to one of the most significant decisions in life – relocating […]

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