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Airbnb's share of managed rental bookings keeps climbing while direct bookings slip. Here is a simple way for Bay Area and Seattle hosts to check their channel mix.

Airbnb moved listings to Firm cancellation policies and Pay Later bookings are surging. Here is how Bay Area and Seattle hosts can protect their calendars.

Rainy season is almost here. Here is how Bay Area and Seattle hosts can get ready for storms and power outages before they cost you a review.

Airbnb now lets you give 15 percent off to guests rated 4.8 or higher. Here is when it fills your calendar and when it just costs you money.

Q4 is when Airbnb hosts can still shape their 2026 tax picture. Here are the topics to bring to your CPA, from the 7 day stay rule to depreciation.

Guests can now search Airbnb in their own words or by voice. Here is how Bay Area and Seattle hosts can rewrite their listings so the new search actually finds them.

Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's all create odd gaps this year. Here's a simple three tier pricing plan and minimum stay guide for Bay Area and Seattle hosts.

Airbnb is moving hosts to one single fee of about 15.5%. Here's the quick math on how much your payout could drop and how to reprice once without scaring off guests.

Airbnb's fall update brings built in dynamic pricing, a multi listing calendar, and 3D floor plans. Here's how Bay Area and Seattle hosts can test the new pricing tool without leaving money on the table.

Vrbo just launched paid placement in search, and Airbnb is testing a 20 percent discount in exchange for a ranking boost. Here's how Bay Area and Seattle hosts can tell whether paying for visibility actually makes them money.

Airbnb just rolled out in app grocery delivery across the US, and guests can order up to three weeks before arrival. Here is how Bay Area and Seattle hosts can get their listing ready so deliveries go smoothly.

Monthly stays are growing about twice as fast as nightly bookings. Here is how Bay Area and Seattle hosts can decide whether to fill the slow winter months with mid term guests, and what to check before they flip the switch.

The 1099 K threshold reset, a new $2,000 rule for paying cleaners, and a bigger Airbnb fee that changes your books. Here is the year end checklist Bay Area and Seattle hosts should start working through now.

Airbnb retired the old Strict policy and quietly rolled out a Seasonal Cancellation tool that lets you set different rules for different weeks on your calendar. Here is how Bay Area and Seattle hosts should think about which dates deserve which policy.

Airbnb is quietly piloting a link that drops your host fee from 15.5% to 6 or 10 percent when you bring your own guest. Here is what Bay Area and Seattle hosts should check before turning it on.

Airbnb quietly swapped its old badge system for one that rewards fresh reviews over history. Here is what Bay Area and Seattle hosts need to do differently to stay visible in search.

Bonus depreciation gets all the attention, but the IRS will not let you use short term rental losses against your regular income unless you clear a real participation bar. Here is what that actually looks like for Bay Area and Seattle hosts.

Airbnb's newest guest data shows travelers chasing national parks, calm design, and stress free stays in 2026. Here is how Bay Area and Seattle hosts can lean into what is actually driving bookings right now.

Airbnb quietly rewrote its Host Damage Protection terms in April, banning AI generated evidence and tightening smoke odor claims. With wildfire season here, here is how Bay Area and Seattle hosts should document a claim that actually holds up.

Airbnb is folding its guest fee and host fee into one 15.5% charge pulled straight from your payout, and the deadline to reprice is almost here. Here is what changed and how to protect your margin before September 15.