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Navigating the Real Estate Downturn: A Strategy for Agents Amidst Financial Challenges

By: Brad Greiner, CEO of Open Air Homes and OpenAiRE Brokerage   The real estate industry is currently facing a startling reality – a recent article revealed that 45% of real estate agents are strug...

How to Make Your Vacation Rental Home More Sustainable

According to a recent survey, 87% of travelers want to travel sustainably, which makes eco-friendliness an important feature of a luxury vacation rental. That’s why OpenAiRE, in collaboration with our property management team at Open Air Homes, has made significant improvements and enhancements to our rental homes over the past two years. By decreasing your […]

Short Term Rental Market: What to Expect in 2022

The 2021 real estate market was one for the record books. We watched in awe as home prices skyrocketed, bidding wars erupted, and buyers felt like they had a better chance of winning the lottery than getting their offer accepted. In the short-term market, homeowners entered the year hoping the end of local shutdowns would […]

How to Build a Great At-Home Gym

From hitting up a hot yoga studio to getting in a quick game of beach volleyball, the people of Southern California love working out. But is your home designed to accommodate that? If not, you’ll want to consider making room for a home gym. Now’s a better time than ever, as one poll found that […]

Monetize Your Vacation Rental With Hospitality Design

When you own a vacation rental, it helps to have a hospitality mindset if you want to build business and maximize your return on your investment. In today’s competitive rental market, it is no longer enough to just provide the essentials. The modern renter is seeking out a true experience in your home beyond the […]

Our Favorite Indoor Plants for Vacation Rental Homes

You’ve hung the last piece of art on the walls, all the furniture is arranged, and the hot tub is primed for your next guest’s relaxing soak. However, these aren’t the only items to check off your vacation rental prep list. Investing in the right indoor plants improves your rental’s appeal and increases guest satisfaction. […]

How To Maximize the Value of Your Property Before Selling

Are you thinking about selling your property but disagree with your valuation? Many homeowners have been in this situation, and sometimes it is challenging to agree with. However, not all hope is lost, as there is an abundance of different methods you can implement that can maximize the potential sale value of your home. Improve […]
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Three Trends for Southern California Real Estate in 2022

Disruption and instability have been the two major factors in the real estate market the past two years. It has not been all bad news though. Fueled by low interest rates and high demand, Southern California, and the country as a whole, has seen a big jump in home prices. Heading into 2022, one of […]

Services to Cancel Before You Finalize Your Property Sale

As you complete the final steps of the home selling process, it is important to cancel various everyday house services prior to moving day. In fact, some of the essential services that you may need to cancel include: 1. Electric Notify your electric company about your plans to move. You also can tell the company […]

Best Places to Buy a Vacation Rental Property in California

The Sunshine State has something to offer everyone. The question is, where is the best place to invest in a vacation rental home? Here are a few neighborhoods that continue to provide incredible returns for our homeowner partners. Beach Cities Newport Beach Estimated # of Active Short Term Rentals: 1,071 Average Daily Rate: $441 Average […]

Pros and Cons of Investing in Vacation Rental Properties

Short-term and extended stay rentals (over 30 days) have exploded in popularity in the last year in part due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This increase came from people feeling trapped within their own homes because of the quarantine mandates and workers’ increasing ability to work from home. For example, rural hosts are seeing huge surges […]

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