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November 19, 2020

Ilhan Omar: 'Cancel rent and mortgage payments now'

Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., is calling for debt and mortgage payments to be canceled as Americans weather the economic storm surrounding the coronavirus pandemic.

September 14, 2020

Mansion seen on 'Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' will soon be available on Airbnb

Airbnb further claims that the mansion is “just as fly” as it was back when Will was staying in the pool house.

September 4, 2020

Airbnb post suspended for banning guests weighing more than 220 pounds from booking

Two Airbnb hosts have had their listing removed after it reportedly banned guests who weighed more than 220 pounds from booking.

August 13, 2020

'Sexy' NYC apartment listing confuses with its suggestive description

You may want to clean this bedroom before you move in.

August 11, 2020

Last surviving Blockbuster in Oregon will soon be available to rent on Airbnb

In a clear indication that America has gone completely stir-crazy, the residents of Deschutes County, Oregon, will now compete to fall asleep in front of a TV at their local Blockbuster, rather than on their own couch.

August 6, 2020

People are renting or buying second homes for office space amid coronavirus pandemic

Though renting offers month-to-month flexibility until the pandemic crisis presumably blows over, others in need of nearby extra space want something more permanent.

June 18, 2020

Man makes unusual kitchen discovery while apartment hunting: 'Nowhere in the unit description'

Hope he’s a family guy.

June 13, 2020

Airbnb host boasting about coronavirus 'immunity' has rental temporarily shut down

Airbnb host Martin Eaton thought he had a golden ticket, but the short-term rental marketplace demoted him to bronze.

June 1, 2020

People turn to hourly rental app to get quiet time away from roommates, loved ones during lockdown

The rent-a-room-by-the-hour model has gotten a professional overhaul during coronavirus.

May 12, 2020

Black bear breaks into Tennessee vacation rental, steals pounds of candy, bags of chips

This bear has a major sweet tooth.