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ACL weekend is one of the highest-paying weekends of the year for Austin short-term rentals. Guests pay festival rates, so they expect a festival-worthy stay. Here’s what our team is doing to make sure your home delivers, earns five-star reviews, and books again next year. 1. Extra hands on site, and every home inspected twice We add cleaning staff for ACL weekend so no turnover gets rushed, even with back-to-back check-ins. Every home is then inspected twice before guests a

Vrbo is increasing its commission fee from 5% to 12% from October 29, 2026. What Is Changing With Vrbo? Effective October 29, 2026, Vrbo is transitioning host commissions to a flat 12% model. For property managers using software-connected listing distribution, host commission fees will rise from 5% to 12%. When major platforms increase their take rate, owners relying exclusively on a single platform face a tough choice: absorb lower profit margins or raise night rates and ris

At Austin Homes and Rental Management, we believe that exceptional property management goes far beyond maintaining homes—it is about creating memorable, high-value experiences that keep guests returning and elevate your property's performance in the Austin short-term rental market. We view every guest stay as a unique opportunity to connect communities and promote authentic Texas culture. By immersing visitors in local Austin hospitality, we turn standard stays into unforget

At Austin Homes and Rental Management, we know that high property returns and 5-star guest reviews stem from one core foundation: Extreme Hospitality. As a premier full-service property management company in the Greater Austin area, we operate on a simple 80/20 Rule: 80% of exceptional guest service and property care comes down to proactive, meaningful communication. When you partner with us for vacation rental management and short-term lease optimization, we deliver a level

Growth is exciting, but only if it is handled right. This week we want to give you a look behind the scenes at how our property management team offloaded and onboarded 10 new properties in just 3 weeks, without dropping the ball on the homes we already manage. This Week's Highlights - Precise logistics and planning. Every one of the 10 properties followed a structured onboarding checklist: photography, listing setup, pricing, and inspection, so nothing got rushed or missed ev

This week we want to share a win that goes straight to your bottom line: two of our homes just landed mid term bookings, filling gaps in the calendar and cutting the turnover costs that come with constant guest changeovers. This Week's Highlights - Actively promoting to insurance relocators. We reached out directly to insurance relocation contacts, the companies that place families and individuals in housing after a fire, flood, or other displacement. These stays typically ru

Summer is wrapping up, and so is a program we are proud of, our internship partnership with Austin ISD. This summer we hosted two high school seniors, one from Anderson High School and one from Akins High School, as summer interns working on social media and sales lead generation for Austin Homes and Rental. The Highlights - A two way partnership with Austin ISD. This internship gave AISD's practical education program a real business setting, and gave two high schoolers hands

At Austin Homes and Rental, we believe that furnishing a vacation rental or short-term property should never be a cookie-cutter process. We are excited to announce that we have just completed furnishing a stunning 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home in South Austin! To give you an inside look at how we operate, we want to share the core philosophy that drives our furnishing and design strategy. For every property we design, at least 90% of the furniture, decor, and artwork is sourced

World Cup travel is bringing more visitors to Texas, and Austin Homes Management is helping your rental property compete for that demand. Here’s what our team launched last week to improve pricing, guest communication, and booking performance. 💬 Smarter guest communication We’re fine-tuning automated guest messages using current Austin events, road closures, parking changes, and local travel information. That means guests receive useful answers at the right time, not generic

As we reflect on our community today, I wanted to take a moment to share what drives our property management strategy every day. This week, our team has been focusing on the true core of our hosting philosophy: guest communication and hospitality management. At Austin Homes and Rental, our guiding motto is simple: "Building human connection through hospitality, and lifting each other up." We believe that exceptional short-term rental management is rooted in real, personal rel

https://youtube.com/shorts/IPctZG8qUrs?feature=share Hi everyone! 👋 We hope you’re having a fantastic summer! We are so excited to share a quick update on our Summer Internship Program with AISD and all the amazing things our interns, Ari and Bryson, have been up to! 🚀 Here is a look at what we’ve been working on this past week: 🏡 Homeowner Outreach & Value We’ve been busy making phone calls and following up with homeowners to chat about how we can add real value to your p

At Austin Homes and Rental, we believe that staying ahead of local market trends and property technology is key to maximizing your real estate investment. With that in mind, I wanted to share some exciting insights from our recent attendance at the 6th Annual AustInnovation Day conference, held at Accenture on June 18th. The event brought together some of our city’s top visionary leaders—including UT President Jim Davis, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson, and key figures from the tech

At Austin Homes and Rental, we believe that providing exceptional property management means more than just maintaining homes—it means investing in the vibrant Austin community we all share. This summer, we are thrilled to announce that we are hosting a Summer Internship Program featuring two talented AISD high school students, Ari and Bryson. Ari and Bryson will be working closely with our leadership team to bring fresh perspectives and energy to several key initiatives desig

Dear Owner, If you’ve been keeping an eye on the Austin short term rental property management market lately, you know that the traditional rhythm of standard Austin STR bookings is shifting. Frequent guest turn-overs—while normal—come with hidden leaks to your bottom line: intense cleaning fees, minor wear-and-tear repairs, and the dreaded calendar gaps. That is why we have been actively pivoting our strategy to capture a highly lucrative, search-optimized market: the long-st

The 2026 VRNation Annual Conference shifted the short-term rental industry away from fragmented, cookie-cutter operations toward institutional, world-class hospitality. The event established a clear roadmap for operators looking to scale sustainably by focusing on three definitive trends: Data-Driven Direct Bookings: The industry is moving away from passive web presences toward active, full-funnel marketing engines. By leveraging hyper-targeted email segmentation, operators a

As a property owner in Austin, you already know how competitive the local rental market can be. Standing out requires more than just listing a beautiful space—it requires strategy. We recently took over a downtown Austin property and completely transformed its financial performance, doubling its revenue in just two weeks. What’s even better? We achieved this with zero extra investment from the owner. Here is a look behind the curtain at the curated, revenue-proven process we

As we wrap up April and look back at the highlights from last week, we are thrilled to share the incredible performance and strategic milestones achieved across our Austin homes and rentals portfolio. ✨ Our hybrid management strategy continues to successfully capture market opportunities, optimize homeowners’ profits, and provide them with ultimate flexibility in their calendars and income. Here is a look at how we drove revenue and protected your bottom line last week: 💰 DR

Last week, I met with some of our partners to review the Austin Market. The Austin housing market is currently presenting a unique, highly localized divergence. While some segments are stabilizing, we are seeing incredible opportunities for buyers to secure excellent bargains in prime, central locations. However, with higher interest rates persisting, we know What your #1 priority is: turning assets into positive cash flow. In a high-interest-rate environment, achieving posit

We are thrilled to announce that we officially launched our latest project in the heart of Zilker this past week! At Austin Homes and Rentals, we believe great design isn’t only reserved for sleek modern builds. Even older homes have their unique character. We elevate each house’s best features without requiring a massive upfront investment. This property is a perfect example of how we bridge the gap between "original Austin charm" and "premium guest experience." The 3-Step T

As part of our ongoing "Meet One Guest a Week" campaign, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with a group of fans who traveled to Austin specifically for the Stevie Nicks concert this week. Hearing about their trip and their excitement for the show reminded me why we do what we do: we aren't just providing a bed; we are part of someone’s lifelong memory. Rooted in Respect This week, the team at Austin Homes and Rental gathered for a deep-dive training on guest communicati