June 26th, 2026
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In today’s issue, you will find:
📱Today’s Article: 5 Tips to Prepare Your Property for Summer Vacationers ☀️
📈 Trending Market Highlight: Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
✉️ STR News: Airbnb Moves Into Fintech With a Cancel-for-Any-Reason Feature and more
💸 Mortgage Rate Watch
☀️ Unique Airbnb of the Week
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5 Tips to Prepare Your Property for Summer Vacationers ☀️
Summer is one of the busiest travel seasons of the year, making it the perfect time to ensure your vacation rental is ready to impress guests from the moment they arrive. A few simple updates can lead to better reviews, happier guests, and more bookings.
1. Refresh Outdoor Spaces
Outdoor amenities are often a major selling point during the summer months. Clean patios, decks, and outdoor furniture, freshen up landscaping, and make sure grills, pools, and fire pits are in excellent condition. Creating an inviting outdoor environment helps guests make the most of their stay.
2. Stock the Essentials
Consider providing summer-friendly amenities such as beach towels, sunscreen stations, bug spray, reusable water bottles, or outdoor games. Small touches can elevate the guest experience and encourage positive reviews.
3. Perform a Summer Maintenance Check
Before peak season begins, inspect air conditioning systems, ceiling fans, appliances, and outdoor lighting. Addressing maintenance issues early can help prevent guest disruptions and costly emergency repairs later.
4. Update Your Listing Photos
Summer travelers are drawn to bright, vibrant images. If your property's landscaping, pool area, or outdoor gathering spaces look their best this time of year, consider updating your listing photos to showcase those features.
5. Create a Memorable Welcome Experience
A welcome guide featuring local attractions, restaurants, events, and seasonal activities can help guests settle in quickly and enjoy their destination. Thoughtful recommendations often leave a lasting impression.
With a little preparation, your property can stand out during the busiest travel season and provide guests with an unforgettable summer getaway.
Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
Downloadable Bay St. Louis, Mississippi Short-Term Rental Market Report
Average Daily Rate (ADR): $257 per night
Occupancy Rate: 42%
Annual Revenue Potential: Around $59,166.67 per year
Read our full Short-Term Rental Market Report attached above.
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✈️ Airbnb Has Been Trying to Expand Beyond Rentals for 10 Years. Here’s How
Brian Chesky has spent more than a decade trying to turn Airbnb into something bigger than a short-term rental platform, but there have been several starts and stops — including the pandemic setback — along the way.
📱Chicago sues Airbnb and host company over alleged short-term rental violations
The City of Chicago has filed a lawsuit against Airbnb and local host company Slumber Stay, alleging they failed to comply with the city’s short-term rental regulations.
💵 Salt Lake City introduces first short-term rental licensing scheme
Salt Lake City will introduce its first licensing framework for short-term rentals from 1 July, bringing operating requirements for Airbnb and Vrbo hosts across the city.
📊 Marriott’s Design Hotels expands portfolio with Palisociety agreements
The design-forward brand added 16 Palisociety hotels to its portfolio, furthering efforts to expand in the Americas.
💸Mortgage Rate Watch – June 25th, 2026
Current Mortgage Rates (as of June 25, 2026):
30-Year Fixed: 6.53% (-0.02%)
15-Year Fixed: 6.12% (-0.03%)
30-Year Jumbo: 6.77% (-0.02%)
30-Year FHA: 6.10% (-0.05%)
30-Year VA: 6.12% (-0.05%)
7/6 SOFR ARM: 6.23% (+0.01%)
Market Overview: Mortgage rates continued to ease this week, with most major loan products seeing slight declines. The benchmark 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 6.53% (-0.02%), while both FHA and VA loans posted the largest improvements, dropping 0.05%. The overall trend suggests modest relief for buyers as rates remain near the lower end of their recent ranges. Jumbo loans also moved lower, offering opportunities for luxury buyers and higher-priced markets.
Rate Trends & Forecast:
Short-Term: Rates have shown gradual improvement over the past several weeks, and the recent declines indicate continued stability in the market. Government-backed loans remain especially attractive, with 30-year FHA rates at 6.10% and VA rates at 6.12%. While short-term fluctuations are still possible due to inflation data and Federal Reserve expectations, current conditions may provide opportunities for buyers who have been waiting for rates to improve.
Long-Term: Although mortgage rates remain above the historic lows seen in previous years, the market continues to trend toward greater stability. The 30-year fixed rate of 6.53% is approaching the lower end of its recent range, which could encourage additional buyer activity throughout the remainder of the year. If inflation continues to moderate and economic conditions remain favorable, gradual rate improvements may continue, potentially improving affordability and supporting stronger housing demand over the long term.
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