Short-Term Rentals
What’s the best thing to buy when a once-in-a-lifetime sporting event comes to town? This adorable Vickery Place Craftsman with a guest house! Why? Because you might just make back a few mortgage payments by renting it to visitors, vendors, or broadcasters. Hotels, short-term rentals, restaurants, and retail establishments are all poised to make some…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
