Short Term Rentals

Looking for a Place to Stay for 2026 FIFA World Cup? So Is Everybody Else

By Shelby Skrhak / January 12, 2026 /

North Texas still has five months to go before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off, but if you’re looking for a place to stay near AT&T Stadium, well, you’d better get booking. The Dallas-Fort Worth region is expected to be one of the biggest beneficiaries with matches spread across June and July 2026, when…

World Cup STR Demand in D-FW Spikes as Dallas Heads to Mediation

By Charles Grand / December 15, 2025 /

With the teams announced for the Group Stage of FIFA World Cup 2026, fans are booking their accommodations for next summer, and, as expected, it’s looking like the tournament will be a boon for short-term rental operators in the D-FW. AT&T Stadium in Arlington will be hosting a tournament-leading nine matches overall, spanning five Group…

Dallas Short-Term Rental Alliance Offers Free Classes Ahead of 2026 World Cup Boom

By Charles Grand / November 12, 2025 /

When the FIFA World Cup’s first matches kick off in June 2026 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, millions of visitors will descend on the Metroplex looking for lodging during the two-month event. With an estimated regional economic impact in the billions, the Dallas Short-Term Rental Alliance (DSTRA) has organized free classes this week to educate…

Dallas Asks SCOTX To Lift Injunction Against Virtual Ban on Short-Term Rentals

By Charles Grand / October 20, 2025 /

It appears the City of Dallas has decided to press on with litigation stemming from its attempt to severely restrict where short-term rentals can operate within the city limits. As previously reported by CandysDirt.com, a trial court placed a temporary injunction against two ordinances adopted by the city in 2023 to ban short-term rentals (STRs)…

New Group Aims To Unite TX Short-Term Rental Operators Amid Regulatory Patchwork

By Charles Grand / October 17, 2025 /

Facing a medley of differing local regulatory frameworks and bans, a new statewide trade group has formed to represent the interests of short-term rental owners, operators, and service providers in Texas. The Houston-based Texas Short-Term Rental Association (TXSTRA) announced its launch on Thursday. It said it’s looking to unify the efforts of the state’s many…