Following the rise in popularity of short-term rentals, communities across Yavapai County have targeted various legislative policies to restrict and limit the use of private property for short-term vacation rental purposes. In early May, the Prescott Area Association of REALTORS presented the results of an Economic Impact Study on Short Term Rentals (STRs) in Yavapai County. The purpose of the study, commissioned by the Sedona Verde Valley Association of REALTORS, examines the impact of STRs on … [Read more...] about Study Shows Short-Term Rentals Boost Yavapai County Economy
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Superhosts Make Flagstaff One of the Most Hospitable Cities
For those who know Flagstaff’s reputation as a friendly city, it is unsurprising that the mountain town’s Airbnb hosts rank No. 3 in the nation for the highest percentage of Superhosts. Superhosts are rated by Airbnb guests as extraordinarily welcoming and experienced at making visitors feel like they belong. According to recent Airbnb indicators, Flagstaff is the third most hospitable city in the United States. With 55% of total Airbnb hosts holding Superhost status, Flagstaff is in the top … [Read more...] about Superhosts Make Flagstaff One of the Most Hospitable Cities
Increasing Number of Baby Boomers Booking Trips on Airbnb
Senior guests who are over 60 are now the fastest-growing age group using Airbnb, according to a new study by Airbnb. Typically thought of as a service for millennials, the online marketplace that allows people to rent out their homes, spare rooms or other properties announced that the number of seniors who have ever booked on Airbnb grew 66 percent in the past year alone. The study also showed that Northern Arizona is one of the top destinations for 60+ Arizonans who use Airbnb. Airbnb … [Read more...] about Increasing Number of Baby Boomers Booking Trips on Airbnb