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The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Palm Springs Vacation Home
Planning to buy a vacation property in Palm Springs, California? Here’s how to get the most out of your investment. By: Brad Greiner, CEO of Open Air Homes and OpenAiRE Brokerage January 20, 2023 Located in the heart of California’s Coachella Valley, Palm Springs is a popular destination for tourists from around the world. With […]
Make Your Airbnb Stand Out With These 7 Unique Amenities
One-of-a-kind Airbnb amenities & add-ons that’ll attract bookings and 5-star reviews By: Brad Greiner, CEO of Open Air Homes and OpenAiRE Brokerage January 19, 2023 If you’re an Airbnb host, you’ve probably had the experience of seeing a listing that looks exactly like yours— except it has more rave reviews and five star-ratings. Sometimes, it […]
8 Pet-Safe Plants that Add Life and Color to Your Airbnb
Keep Your Airbnb Vibrant and Stress-Free with these 8 Pet-Friendly Plants Plants are a chic addition to any home, but for some Airbnb and short-term rental hosts, choosing plants can be challenging. Pet-safe plants are necessary for any short-term rental that allows pets. Ensuring that a property’s plants are non-toxic gives guests peace of mind […]
Are Airbnbs the New Path Forward on Purchasing a Home?
Short-Term Rentals May Provide Homebuyers the Chance to ‘Test Drive’ Homes Staying in a Home as an Airbnb Before Purchase As a homeowner, you have a variety of options when it comes to monetizing your property. Listing your home for sale is an obvious option, but with the real estate market currently in flux, finding […]
Let’s Talk About Airbnb Cleaning Fees
With pushback against cleaning fees on platforms like Airbnb and VRBO, many wonder–what’s fair & what isn’t? What Are Cleaning Fees? Cleaning fees are found on short-term rental platforms like Airbnb and VRBO. They’re one-off charges set by hosts to cover the costs of things such as general cleaning, maintenance, and the vendor fees that […]
Scale Your Airbnb with These 10 Concierge Services
Offering Airbnb guests thoughtful add-ons is a great way to ensure great reviews and additional revenue streams. By: Brad Greiner, CEO of Open Air Homes and OpenAiRE Brokerage December 21, 2022 As the short-term rental industry grows, concierge services are an incredible way for property owners and managers to get the most out of their […]
7 Foolproof Tips to Attract Considerate Airbnb Guests
How to Market Your Property Towards Respectful Guests with Great Airbnb Etiquette By: Brad Greiner, CEO of Open Air Homes and OpenAiRE Brokerage December 16, 2022 Attracting respectful guests to your Airbnb can be a challenge, but it is an important part of ensuring that your guests have a positive experience and that your property […]
Should Short-Term Rental Hosts Install Noise-Detection Devices in Their Homes? Minut Thinks So.
The Minut Pilot Program Solved 83% of Noise Events in a California Resort Town. Here’s How. La Quinta, California’s Short-Term Rental Issues La Quinta is a desert resort city in California’s Coachella Valley. A roughly two-hour drive from Los Angeles, San Diego, and other major cities, it attracts visitors year-round. With sunny weather, stunning mountainscapes, […]
Should You Put Plants in Your Airbnb?
We break down the pros + cons of keeping live plants in your short-term rental property. By: Brad Greiner, CEO of Open Air Homes and OpenAiRE Brokerage December 8, 2022 If you operate an Airbnb or short-term rental of any sort, you may have considered whether placing plants in the home is the right move. […]
Short-Term Rentals are Helping Retirees Travel, Earn Money, and Live Their Dreams
Some seniors are looking to short-term and Month+ rentals to explore where they want to relocate after retirement As the owner of a property management company with a sizable amount of Month+ rentals, I encouraged my retired parents to explore the world of vacation rentals. My plan was to help them rent out their home […]