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A new state law lets San Francisco and other Bay Area cities pull short term rental data straight from Airbnb and VRBO. If your registration or permit paperwork has any gaps, now is the time to close them.

A federal law brought back 100 percent bonus depreciation for short term rentals, and 2026 might be one of the best years on record to use it. Here is how the loophole actually works, who qualifies, and why you should not try it alone.

Airbnb's latest earnings show bedroom count growing faster than bookings themselves, meaning bigger homes are pulling in higher rates. Here is how Bay Area and Seattle hosts can tell if upsizing actually pencils out.

Reserve Now Pay Later let guests book with zero dollars down, and it pushed platform wide cancellation rates up a full point. Hosts can't opt out of the feature, but they can build a calendar that survives it.

Airbnb's algorithm now weighs how often listing views turn into bookings more heavily than almost anything else. Here's what that number means, how to spot a problem, and what actually moves it.

A bill that would let Washington cities add up to a 4 percent tax on short term rental stays is back in front of state lawmakers. Here is what it could mean for your bottom line if you host in Seattle, plus how Bay Area hosts already navigate a similar tax.

Airbnb just released its own fall 2026 travel data, and it points to shorter trips, leaf peeping, quirky small towns, and workations. Here is what Bay Area and Seattle hosts should change on their listing before the season shifts.

Airbnb is retiring the split fee model for good on September 15. Here is the exact math Bay Area and Seattle hosts need to run before the switch quietly cuts into every payout.

A new California law lets cities pull host data straight from Airbnb and Vrbo, and San Francisco is already using it to find noncompliant listings. Here is what Bay Area and Seattle hosts need to know before it catches you off guard.

Summer demand is fading fast and fall brings a different kind of guest. Here is how we adjust pricing, minimum stays, and calendar strategy for Bay Area and Seattle listings before the slow months catch owners off guard.

The One Big Beautiful Bill brought full bonus depreciation back for short term rental owners. Here is how that changes the math on furniture, appliances, and other big purchases for your Airbnb this year.

Airbnb's 2026 summer release added boutique hotels, grocery delivery, and more to the app. Here is what that shift actually means if you host in the Bay Area or Seattle, and what to do about it.

Airbnb no longer requires guests to have positive reviews before they can book many listings, only a verified identity. Here is what changed, why it matters for your Bay Area or Seattle rental, and how to screen guests now that reviews aren't doing the work for you.

Airbnb is phasing out Super Strict 30 and 60 cancellation policies this year. Here is what changes, why it affects your bookings, and the steps to take before the September 15 deadline.

A cost segregation study can turn a chunk of your property into an immediate write off thanks to permanent 100 percent bonus depreciation. Here is who it actually works for and who should sit this one out.

Airbnb quietly explained how its search algorithm really works this year. Here is what actually moves your listing up, and what matters less than you think.

A new California law lets cities pull host names, addresses, and booking data straight from Airbnb and Vrbo. San Francisco is already using it. Here is what that means for your listing.

Airbnb's new 15.5 percent host fee has direct bookings trending again. Here is a realistic pros and cons breakdown for single property hosts, plus how to start without leaving Airbnb behind.

Airbnb's own 2026 travel data shows guests chasing quiet, nature, and simplicity over flashy amenities. Here's what that shift means for your Bay Area or Seattle listing.

Bonus depreciation gets all the attention, but the everyday write offs add up just as fast. Here is what Bay Area and Seattle hosts often miss, plus the mileage rate bump the IRS just put into effect.