The Importance of Curb Appeal
By Terry Gore | 8/7/2026
Brought to you by VRHP: There is the old saying, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” Most opinions are made within three seconds of initial sighting. Upon arrival at a vacation rental property, guests subconsciously judge the care level, advertising accuracy, value, and more. Once made, changing these judgments are difficult, if not impossible. This is why curb appeal is important.
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World Cup Full Recap: $276.7M in Added Revenue, Higher Rates, Supply Kept Occupancy in Check
By Linda Rollins | 8/3/2026
All told, the World Cup was a success for short-term rental owners. Across the 16 host cities, short-term rentals generated $1.33 billion in total revenue during the 39-day tournament, a 26% increase over the previous year. The vast majority of that extra revenue was generated from higher nightly rates—not additional occupancy—as extra supply actually drove down occupancy rates in most markets.
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Podcast
Ari Eryorulmaz on Building Smarter, Simpler Operations
7/28/2026
Ari Eryorulmaz didn’t plan on building a career in vacation rentals. After accidentally entering the industry as a college student, he went on to become a property manager, entrepreneur, and founder of Extenteam, a company that now supports tens of thousands of units across the short-term rental industry.
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