By Betsy Taylor | 6/5/2026

It is important to understand the life cycle of bed bugs and what steps you can take to eradicate them. There are seven stages of their life cycle, from egg to a full adult that can breed, which takes about five weeks. It takes two weeks to hatch, and at this point they begin to bite a host and feed on blood.

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By Brian Butler | 6/5/2026

The weather’s hot, your guests have arrived, and they’re looking forward to cooling off in the sparkling blue water of the pool. Does that instill in you confidence or anxiety? Hopefully you’re not flipping a coin at this juncture! The answer to that question lies in the surety of your pool maintenance program.

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By VRMA Staff | 6/5/2026

A property can be spotless when the cleaning team leaves and still feel less than guest-ready by the time the next arrival walks through the door.

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By Quinn Monescalchi | 6/1/2026

Summer 2026 short-term rental demand remains resilient despite economic uncertainty, with many markets relying more on ADR growth than occupancy gains. Luxury and experiential destinations continue outperforming, while price-sensitive vacation markets face softer booking momentum and increased traveler caution.

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By Hal Conick | 6/1/2026

At $200 to $800 in potential refunds for each missed turnover, the cost of getting dispatch wrong can be high. These vacation rental operators have figured out how to balance housekeeping, maintenance, operations, and inspections at scale, and they have some takeaways for the companies that haven't. 

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