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Here’s How to Get the Best Asking Price for Your Short-Term Rental in Los Angeles
Selling Your Short-Term Rental Property? These are the 7 Most Important Factors to Consider when Setting Your Price The Los Angeles Housing Market The always-busy and highly desirable Los Angeles real estate market is competitive. On average, homes placed on the market receive 3 offers. They typically sell in 49 days as opposed to 2022’s […]
2023 Interior Design Trends: Interior Particulier + Open Air Homes
Home design firm Interior Particulier shares their 2023 home design trend forecast. By: Brad Greiner, CEO of Open Air Homes and OpenAiRE Brokerage January 9, 2023 What Are Design-Driven Homes? As a boutique property management company, we at Open Air Homes focus on design-driven homes. That means we maintain a rental portfolio of some of […]
Where to Brunch in Palm Springs – Our Top Picks At Open Air Homes
Bottomless mimosas? We’ve got you covered. Take a look at our go-to spots for the most important meal of a Palm Springs vacation: Brunch! By: Brad Greiner, CEO of Open Air Homes and OpenAiRE Brokerage January 6, 2023 December 2023 Update: With the success of this blog at the top of Google’s Algorithm, we wanted […]
Introducing Monterey Manor, a Midcentury Masterpiece in the California Desert
Just in Time for Modernism Week: Stay in this Piece of Palm Springs History by Celebrated Architect Albert Belden Crist Welcome to Monterey Manor, a midcentury desert oasis with a rich history and captivating design story. This historic home is the perfect blend of elegance and comfort, designed by renowned architect Albert Belden Crist in […]
Rent to Buy 2.0: Reimagining the “Rent-to-Own” Model of Homebuying
With Airbnb now a major player in the real estate world, many rental properties are up for sale. This presents a unique opportunity for potential buyers to stay in a home and determine whether it’s truly right for them. You’ve heard of test drives, but what about test-stays? As a vacation rental management company, we […]
Modernism Week 2023: Open Air Homes’ Event Guide
Midcentury madness, dreamy design and sun-soaked structures take center stage at this incredible annual event in Palm Springs, California. By: Brad Greiner, CEO of Open Air Homes and OpenAiRE Brokerage January 3, 2023 Modernism Week is an annual festival held in Palm Springs, California, celebrating midcentury modern architecture, design, and culture. It aims to foster […]
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 […]
Introducing Topanga Canyon, a Bohemian Hillside Retreat that Exudes West Coast Luxury
Featuring an outdoor infrared sauna, a hot tub and a plunge pool, this Topanga hippy hideaway offers unmatched tranquility. Property Info Bedrooms: 3 (4 including guest cabin) Bathrooms: 3 (4 including guest cabin) Square footage: 3,000 Neighborhood: Topanga Canyon – Topanga, Los Angeles County, CA Hot tub/plunge pool: Yes Hillside Hideaway is Quintessential SoCal Luxury […]
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 […]