America didn’t lose all its malls to the internet. It traded them in for Botox. Walk into any strip center worth its rent in 2025 and you’ll find the same thing: a med spa where the shoe store was and an IV drip lounge where the electronics store used to be. Now there’s data to … Read more
Travel rental platform Airbnb is rolling out a $750 incentive to attract new hosts in the 16 North American cities gearing up to welcome millions of visitors for the FIFA World Cup in mid-2026. New “entire home” hosts who successfully fulfill their first guest stay between now and July 31 will qualify for the payout under the program, Airbnb said, describing it as … Read more
Owning a four-legged friend in New York City can cost renters two limbs. An impressive 94 million US households own at least one pet, bringing the country’s total pet-related spending to a whopping $152 billion in 2024. A study by RentCafe ranked the most pet-friendly cities for budget-minded renters, balancing the availability of pet-friendly apartments … Read more
Home, squeezed home. A listing for a seriously small apartment in Manchester, UK has left potential renters horrified. An apartment listed for £750 per month — about $1,000 USD — is so tiny that the tenant would be able to cook a full meal “while sitting in bed.” Rightmove, a UK property search platform, advertised … Read more
The Los Angeles Lakers weren’t the only ones who didn’t want Lamar Odom. The ex-NBA star, 45, formerly married to Khloé Kardashian, has been ordered to vacate his LA rental after the landlord sued him for allegedly failing to pay $45K in back rent, The Post can exclusively reveal. On March 20, the sub-lessor of … Read more
They’re going to fight for their right not to have a party. With the summer soiree season fast approaching, Airbnb is implementing “anti-party” technology that mitigates the chances of “disruptive” crashers turning their rental units into animal houses. “Our anti-party technology is designed to help identify and prevent certain attempts to book one-to-two-night stays in … Read more
Once reserved for the rich and famous, private jets are now the vehicle of choice for savvy travelers looking for a stress-free and convenient way to fly. The Covid-19 pandemic fundamentally altered how people view public spaces, including commercial airports and airlines. It was a time for the private aviation industry to boom – and … Read more
The British Onlyfans model who had sex with 101 men in a single day faces a potential ban from Airbnb after she used a rental for the sexual stunt without informing the homeowner. Lily Phillips, 23, rented out a luxurious apartment in London’s trendy Notting Hill neighborhood worth nearly $1.9 million in October to host … Read more
Not going home for the holidays? One travel pro has revealed their tips and tricks for spotting red flags on rental listings. “I’ve stayed in gorgeous farmhouse lofts, high-rise city apartments, and desert hideaways — but I’ve also booked a few duds along the way,” full-time traveler Tammy Barr, who has lodged in over 40 different rental … Read more
You don’t have to believe Manhattan’s brokers when they say the wealthy have turned to renting — the numbers say it all. The amount of households racking in at least $750,000 and choosing to rent went up 10.5% between 2018 and 2022, according to the recent Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances. Not only are … Read more
Redbox customers have been warned. Old Redbox kiosks have been hacked to reveal customers’ credit card numbers and more of their private information, including their names, addresses and emails. California-based programmer Foone Turing claimed in a social media thread last week that she was able to hack an old Redbox machine in Morganton, North Carolina. … Read more
Once upon a dime in Mexico. Mexico-bound tourists can take minimalist travel to the next level by paying approximately $20 per night to stay in an Airbnb that’s essentially a tent. That’s right, these campy quarters, located in the tourist hotspot of Polanco, Mexico City, entail a collection of pavilions inside a living room, Jam … Read more
It’s a live-in nightmare. Moving in with strangers that you meet online is sometimes a necessary evil, owing to the high cost of rent and limited housing options worldwide. But this couple’s roommate demands extend far beyond the boundaries of evil, and cross the line into “horror film” freakiness. A couple from London is being called out … Read more
His knack for doing nothing is doing something to end loneliness. To combat the “alone virus,” a public health crisis wreaking havoc on the mental well-being of friendless folks worldwide, creatives in the Big Apple and beyond are dreaming up unique ways to meet mates. But Shoji Morimoto‘s just in the business of buddy-making for … Read more
It offers a lot of Bangkok for your buck. A dollar accommodation might seem like a pipe dream amid worldwide inflation. However, a resourceful US backpacker was indeed able to score an Airbnb for just one dollar a night in Bangkok, Thailand, which he reviewed and shared online. “I paid one dollar for this Airbnb … Read more
Think your rent is just too damn high? Here’s a shocking reality check: Rents have actually been falling annually every month for nearly a year. Rents in America have declined year over year for the past 11 months in a row, according to a new Realtor.com® report. The median asking rent in the 50 largest metros … Read more
They’re keeping wheels up with the Joneses. Luxury travel concierges have revealed how the rich spend millions on their vacations from traveling on private jets and staying in 18-bedroom mansions to requesting diamonds. A majority (90%) of Americans have a domestic vacation on the calendar, expecting to spend an average of $1,163 per trip, according to … Read more
A Sydney landlord has advertised an enclosed balcony for rent at $969 a month, as the dire state of Australia’s housing market is laid bare. The Facebook Marketplace listing describes the balcony in Haymarket in Sydney’s inner suburbs as a “sunny room” that is fit to accommodate one person. Images show the room decked out … Read more
Enjoy your stay — away from these con artists. Airbnb scams are becoming increasingly common and one travel expert is warning how to tell if you’re at risk. The horror stories seem to be everywhere, these days — the United Kingdom family who lost $5,000 over a phony stay, pricey Hamptons homes that have been listed … Read more
If you don’t mind fast fashion with an Hermès-sized price tag, a high-design Hamptons summer rental is for you. Ease and sophistication are the draw at 26 Harbor Drive, the five-bedroom, seven-bathroom, 6,300-square-foot home in Sag Harbor. It’s an elegant mélange of midcentury styles (largely French) from the 1940s through the 1970s, including wall-sized wood … Read more