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An Entertainer’s Guide to Finding the Perfect Home

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Image via Unsplash Those who love frequently entertaining guests need the proper space to do so. Finding the right apartment or house is key to living your dream life as the host with the most. Below are a few tips from Open AiRE to help you get started. 1. Determine Your Mortgage Payment  Before you […]

Introducing Buckingham Road, a Los Angeles Oasis

Complete with a sauna and cold plunge tub, this sprawling home offers a tranquil escape right in the city. Property info Square Footage: 2,888 Beds: 3 Baths: 2.5 Neighborhood: Lafayette Square – Los Angeles, CA The Neighborhood The leafy neighborhood of Lafayette Square is an oasis of calm, nestled amid the hustle and bustle of […]

Does Airbnb Superhost Status Matter?

We Answer Your Biggest Questions About Becoming an Airbnb Superhost By: Brad Greiner, CEO of Open Air Homes and OpenAiRE Brokerage October 11, 2022 What is “Superhost” Status on Airbnb? In 2009, Airbnb launched its “Superhost” program to help travelers identify hosts who are the best in the business. At the time, lots of horror […]

From the Founder: Let’s Talk About Hotels and Month+ Stays

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Navigating the Ever-Changing Hospitality Industry – and Why we Actually Love Hotels I am the owner of a short-term rental company, and I’m not shy about my love of hotels. Especially boutique hotels. I love boutique hotels for their unique personalities, small sizes, and personalized amenities. However, I do believe whole-home rentals reign supreme for extended […]

Level Up Your Short-Term Rental Property with These 7 Must-Have Safety Essentials

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Host responsibly – ensuring the safety of your guests is your top priority as the host of a short-term rental property.  By: Brad Greiner, CEO of Open Air Homes and OpenAiRE Brokerage October 7, 2022   Take a look at the tried-and-true safety products and services we recommend when setting up your home. Whether you […]

Attract Guests to Your Vacation Rental Property by Marketing to These Two Groups

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In 2021, the short-term rental industry cooled off for the first time in its history. It’s time for homeowners to consider a dual strategy to attract–and keep–renters. For the first time in the history of the short-term rental sector, supply exceeds demand and occupancy rates in many cities are lower than expected. As of June […]

When Should You Hire Property Management for Your Short-Term Rental? 

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Ask yourself these 9 questions before hiring a property manager Choosing whether to manage your own short-term rental property is a personal decision, with several factors coming into play. While Open Air Homes does offer full-service property management, our goal isn’t to provide that to every homeowner we encounter. Oftentimes we meet potential homeowner partners […]

Introducing Breathe Malibu, a Beachfront Escape Soundtracked by Waves

Beachfront view with outdoor seating and dining area overlooking the ocean.

This SoCal hideaway offers you the best of casual Malibu living   Experience Californian luxury at its finest with Breathe, a dreamy condominium nestled among the bluffs of Malibu’s coveted Las Flores beach. Situated on a secluded stretch of coastline, this recently renovated one-bedroom, one-bath sanctuary welcomes you to the ocean. Private beach access and […]

From the Founder: How Open Air Homes Began

Spacious bedroom with a large bed, wooden furniture, and a view of an outdoor area – Open Air Homes.

The History of Open Air Homes Open Air Homes began in 2012 when I listed a single room in my Los Angeles four-bedroom house on a nascent Airbnb. In fact, it was the exact room pictured above and arguably had the best city view of Los Angeles in the entire house.  When Airbnb began making […]