Airbnb
Dallas has been wrestling with the issue of whether to change the code allowing short-term rentals in residential areas, but it’s not the only city that’s had to evaluate the matter. When Airbnb announced in June that party houses and “open-invite gatherings” of more than 16 people are permanently prohibited following a trial period due…
Read MoreIt’s been well-documented that it’s hot outside. Homebuyers are looking for pools; sellers are doing well touting the popular backyard oasis. And the number of people willing to let strangers use their pool for an hourly fee is skyrocketing. When we first covered this phenomenon last June, 94 pools were listed in the greater Dallas…
Read MoreZoning Board To Revisit Short-Term Rentals With Workshop Meeting In August
Read MoreJenni Stolarski and Val Haskell are Oak Cliff icons. Jenni is a real estate agent with Compass. She helps her clients buy and sell some of the most fabulous houses. And sometimes, her and Val snag a few for themselves. They’re long-time real estate investors and they like to keep it local. Together they’ve created…
Read More“We’ve called the police at least two dozen times,” said Dave Norman. “I have a file as thick as my forehead.” Norman lived across the alley from a short-term rental (STR) “party house” off Meadow Road, and his 12-year-old daughter was continually subjected to loud (and lewd) rap music through her bedroom walls, which bordered…
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