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Property rights group mounts legal challenge in Lincoln City

LINCOLN CITY &nbsp;An influential property rights group that has won land use battles from the ballot box to the U.S. Supreme Court has joined the fight over vacation rentals in Lincoln City.
Oregonians in Action (OIA), which once earned a $1.5 million settlement from the city of Tigard for the victims of an errant municipal land use decision, this week announced its intent to appeal the first of three new ordinances affecting vacation rental dwellings (VRDs) in Lincoln City.

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New Bremerton365.com Vacation Rental Management Company

Vacasa on Death's Door

With current liabilities $200 million more than current assets,  is Vacasa close to bankruptcy? Or will a white knight buy the firm and sell of the inventory of

Vacasa Hawaii Vacation Rentals Plight: Low Satisfaction, High Fees

We felt stung when we checked vacation rentals in Hawaii and found that even on five or more day rentals, fees and taxes in most cases were about equal to or more than the actual rental cost.

 'Airbnbust' proves the Wild West days of online vacation rentals are over

 Whispers of an apocalyptic "Airbnbust" have spread online among short-term-rental hosts facing empty booking calendars, stiff competition for guests, and tumbling earnings.

Hi-Tide Resort Pulls in Goldener Inns

Hi-Tide Resort on Washington State's Moclips Beach has engaged Goldener Inns to provide full service management for the 32 ;ocean front vacation rental condos.

Veranda Cottages Owner Direct Vacation Rentals

Outlook Okanogan, a full service vacation rental management company in the Okanogan Valley of  Washington State has created VerandaCottages.com a website for owners and guests at Veranda Beach Resort.

Property Rights Include the Right to Rent it Out-- Even if Others Don’t Like It

Vacation House Destinations Selects Vortex Managers

The only destination club specializing in Northwest Vacation Rental homes has selected Vortex Reservations to expand its properties and services.

Oyhut Bay Selects Goldener for Vacation Rentals

The developers of Oyhut Bay, a seaside village, have appointed Goldener Inns to operate the vacation rental program for its 250 homes being built in Ocean Shores, Washington State.

Ripped off by a vacation rental? Not if you read this

Ripped off by a vaction rental? Not if you read this

Moses Lake City Council to regulate Vacation Rental Dwellings within city

Media giant buys holiday homes portal

Leading German media group Axel Springer has made a further move into the travel business

Scammer targets Clark Howard while on vacation

Clark says crooks running a vacation scam tried to ruin his trip and take his money. Now he’s warning of the red flags you can watch for.

Indio re-visits vacation rental regulations

City officials in Indio will bolster regulations on short-term vacation rentals in order to deter occupants from using the rentals as overcrowded "party houses" during large events.

HomeAway sues SF over ‘Airbnb law’

HomeAway, the nation’s largest vacation-home rental site, filed suit against San Francisco saying its new law to regulating rentals in private homes unfairly benefits Airbnb at the expense of rivals.

Ocean Shores Reservations sold to By the Sea

Ocean Shores Reservation Bureau purchased by By the Sea Vacation Rentals, a Vortex Group affiliate.

VRA's Wm May, comments on Rancho Mirage vacation renter age limit

Speaking for the Vacation Rental Industry Association, Board of Directors members William May doubts Rancho Mirage California's 30 year old age limit can with stand a court test.

Beyond the sharing Economy hipsters hype - the Real Airbnb Effect

This is an opinion from Steve Brenner, co-owner of the Cross-Pollinate information site, owner of the Beehive and ex-member the STA Travel team.

Varoom Vacation Rental Cooperative for Rent By Owners

A novel new approach helps fill vacation Homes fill unoccupied dates by coordinating inquiries between managers and Rent by Owners with no risk or up front cost..

Yelp aggressive Ad company

Is Yelp an impartial free service to consumers or an aggressive advertising company touting the services of paying clients, asks guest columnist Terry Thomas.

Jackie Martin Moves to the Mountains

Crystal Chalets picks new rental management firm and experienced onsite manager, Jackie martin. Goldener Resorts specializes in unique, unusual and remote lodging properties like Crystal Chalets.

May 2013 Speakers Covered The Bases

Speakers for the May 2012 get together of the Washington State Vacation Rental Managers Association (www.WAVRMA.org) covered topics from State Tourism to startling internet innovations.

Florida Vacation Rental Managers Teach Liens

Vacation Rental property managers are sometimes left short by property owners. The Association offers a course that deals with collecting from property owners including the use of liens.

Your 2013 travel resolution? Don’t be a jerk

Wheter you're flygin, driving or sailing, there's something about travel that brings out the jer in all of us.

WAVRMA widens doors for new members & directors

Washington State Vacation Rental Manager Association returns to its roots of free wwheeling open-forum  trade association open to membeship by managers, suppliers and vacation rental suppoters.

VRA Director - 10 Things Vacation-Rental Sites Won't Say

Since 2008, when Americans spent $24 billion on vacation rentals, the industry has undergone a veritable sea change, thanks to a new breed of travel-booking websites

The Music-Copyright Enforcers

Readers Digest Magazine Grades The BBB

Long considered an impartial arbiter of who’s scamming whom (and who’s not), the Better Business Bureau—a “federated association” of locally run bureaus—has been facing questions

TripAdvisor releases survey results

Homeaway announces Brand Boost Program

Talks Breakdown on Vacation Rental Switch

Efforts to establish a website with on-line booking capabilities by the Vacation Rental Manager's Assn. have fallen apart.

Elk Meadow Chalet joins Crystal Mountain Sunspots

Named after the magnificent Roosevelt Elk that frequently graze the area, Elk Meadow Chalet is the newest Vacation Rental home in the area. It has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and sleeping for up to 12 guests.

Jim Haring, Chicago Vacation Rental Advocate Passes

Born in New York, long time resident of Chicago, operator of China Doll Vacation Rentals with his wife Yanan, passed away April 8th, 2011

Sticks and Stones May Break Your Bones, But Words Will Hurt You More

On the Internet, consuemrs can be critics without actula support, repercussions or responsibility. This article examines that situation.

9 Tips for Finding a Reliable Vacation Rental

A rental home can save you a lot of money when you're on vacation. Here are the 9 things to know about finding a reliable vacation rental.

VRA Director - How to hunt a Midwest vacation rental

While vacation rentals are no new thing, but now the industry is growing due to the Internet and other factors according to VRIA President.

VRA Umbria Chapter Recuits Throughout Italy

VRIA Italian Chapter Directory recruits leaders for other provinces.

Second Porch Inc. Closes Series-A Funding To Expand Growing Social Vacation Home Marketplace

Startup to harness social networking and vacation home rentalsl. Second Porch announced that it has closed a one million dollar Series-A investment, led by the Oregon Angel Fund.

VRA Opens First Chapter in Italy

The Vacation Rental Industry Association (VRIA) has announced the formation of its first Chapter in Italy, in the province of Umbria. Headed up by Giuseppe Nuzzaci.

Real Estate's Lion King

In 1993 "Lions Over the Hill" speech Realtors Board of Directors were urged to combine MLS services to stave off large software companies who would come to steal their valuable proprietary data.

VRA Announces Vacation Rental Angels Program

Christmas Day, the Vacation Rental Industry Association announced the creation of the Vacation Rental Angel Program to recognize members who regularly donate vacation home use to charitable causes.

Home Rentals at Olympics Make Charity A Winner

HomeForTheGames.com offers 170 rental homes for the Vancouver BC Olympics with proceeds going to Charity.

The Legality of Letting Holiday Homes in Australia

Vacation Rentals are known as Holiday Homes in Australia, but they face the same regulatory pressures and threat of prohbitions. Trevor Atherton a lawyer and travel consultant spells out the issues.

Eight Rungs of the Giving Ladder

Durring the Middle Ages a Jewish Rabbi created the Eight Rungs of Giving Ladder. It judges the motives, methods and sincerity of the giver. How do you rate?

Student's killing puts spotlight on illegal 'vacation rentals'

Unsold home becomes vacation rental that allows college age kids to rent it for parties and problems.

Travellers could be sued for hotel rants

In Australia large companies find it difficult to sue for defamation, but employees of those companies and smaller firms can sue travellers for harsh reviews.

Friendliest Pet Video Contest Announced by FriendlyPetVacationRentals.com

Now your wacky, weird or just plain wonderful pet video can star on FriendlyPetVacationRentals.com.

Are travel agents making a comeback?

Online travel sites flooded with overwhelming options, all claiming the best deals. But some travelers find themselves defecting to brick and mortar travel agents for the extra help and service.

Bed Bugs: After 60 Years, They're Baaaack!

Virtually eliminated after World War II, the banning of the pesticide DDT in 1972 has resulted in the slow rebuilding of Bed Bug pest problem. Infestations have grown fast in the past five years.

National Geographic Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite Video

They disappeared after World War II but after the pesticides DDT was banned in 1072, they've made a come back. infestations have soared in past 5years. National Geo shows them at work. Yuck.

VRA Director Says Book Last Minute, but You Won't Be Beached

According to William May, Director of the Vacation Rental Industry Association (VRIA.org), booking last minute won't leave you beached. Check out Cape Map.

Wenatchee, WA May Regulate Vacation Rentals

First Vacation Rental Multiple Listing Service Announced

World's first Multiple Listing Service (MLS) has been created by the Vacation Rental Industry Association. www.VRMLS.org is a true Open-Submission and Open-Distribution Service.