Stay Gazette
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Edition No. 28
August 5, 2026
Everything the American short-term-rental business needs to know today.
Host Life
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Host Life
The Amenity Arms Race Is Out of Control, And It's Burning Hosts
The siren call of the next big feature — another hot tub, a bigger arcade, a home theater — is luring hosts into a financial trap. When does adding am
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Host Life
CUT THE CORD: Why Your Own Booking Site Is Now Non-Negotiable
The platforms are tightening their grip, squeezing host profits and control. It's time to build your own direct booking channel, reclaim your guests,
Markets
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Markets
Urban Versus Vacation STRs: Which Market's Killer Risk Is Worse?
The short-term rental industry faces a fundamental split in its existential threats. One market will crush you with a pen stroke; the other will starv
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Markets
The Market Meltdown: Why 2026 Will Separate the Pros From the Pretenders
The data is clear: listing growth is still outrunning demand in too many markets. The party's over for accidental hosts, but quiet stabilization is re
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