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November 20th, 2025

Good evening STR Report Community!

In today’s issue, you will find:

📱Today’s Article: Unlocking Local Value: How Community Partnerships Elevate Your Short-Term Rental

📈 Trending Market Highlight: Galena, Illinois and Fredericksburg, Texas

✉️ STR News: AI is overwhelming hosts, PriceLabs report finds

💸 Mortgage Rate Watch

🌳 Unique Airbnb of the Week

🏫 Subscriber Perks: Go Live Playbook, including: Beginner’s Guide E-Book, Guest Communication Messaging Templates, Airbnb Welcome Guide Template, STR Buy Box Template, & Tax Savings E-Book

✅ Community Perks: Top-Tier Property Management, Personal Airbnb Investment Finder, and STR Loans & More

📬 See our collection of newsletters here: Prior Newsletters

🔓 Unlocking Local Value Through Connection

In the evolving world of short-term rentals, hosts are constantly seeking ways to differentiate their properties. Beyond decor and amenities, the real secret lies in an element many overlook—partnerships with local businesses. By offering experiential value alongside comfort, rentals become more than a destination; they become part of the local fabric.

Why Local Matters to Travelers 🛍️

Today’s guests crave authenticity. Travelers are no longer satisfied with generic tourist experiences—they’re looking for genuine, local interactions. Whether it’s a craft beer tasting at a nearby brewery or tickets to a neighborhood theater, integrating local partnerships can enrich your guests’ stays and make your listing more appealing.

Tangible Benefits of Business Partnerships 🤝

1. Elevated Guest Experience
Provide hand-selected perks, like discount cards or welcome boxes from neighborhood favorites. These gestures set the tone for a memorable stay.

2. Standout Listings
Listings featuring “local-guided experiences” or “exclusive deals” can push your property to the top of search results. Airbnb, for instance, now highlights experience-driven rentals.

3. Organic Marketing Boost
Happy guests become advocates. When they post about a latte art class you arranged with the café next door, your property gets tagged too—leading to organic traffic and future bookings.

Making It Happen: A Simple Strategy ✍️

• Identify Local Gems: Look for businesses that align with your guests’ interests—be it health, culture, or nightlife.

• Approach Creatively: Propose ideas that benefit both sides. For example, a guest discount in exchange for featuring the business in your welcome materials.

• Showcase Thoughtfully: Add a “Local Favorites” guide in your rental and feature partners prominently in your online listing.

Short-term rentals that collaborate with their communities create lasting impressions on guests and contribute meaningfully to the local economy. It’s not just about offering a place to stay—it’s about offering a story, an experience, and a connection worth remembering.

Galena, Illinois 🚙

Downloadable Galena, Illinois Short-Term Rental Market Report

• Average Daily Rate (ADR): $325 per night

• Occupancy Rate: 41%

• Annual Revenue Potential: Around $60,373 per year

Read our full Galena, Illinois Short-Term Rental Market Report attached above.

Fredericksburg, Texas🚦

Downloadable Fredericksburg, Texas Short-Term Rental Market Report

• Average Daily Rate (ADR): $340 per night

• Occupancy Rate: 42%

• Annual Revenue Potential: Around $80,175 per year

Read our full Fredericksburg, Texas Short-Term Rental Market Report attached above.

📬 See our collection of 120+ market reports here: Prior Trending Market Reports

🏡 The Great Rebalancing: Safe and Easy Incentive Destinations Prevail
There’s been a redrawing of the incentive travel map as companies wrestle with higher costs and shifting sentiments about international travel.

📱AI is overwhelming hosts, PriceLabs report finds
Dynamic pricing and revenue management solution provider PriceLabs has published its Global Host Report 2025, revealing that while technology and AI adoption among short-term rental hosts is increasing, many are still struggling to see meaningful operational benefits.

💸 Experiences Company Peek Announces Two Acquisitions, $70 Million in Funding
Peek, which powers operating systems for providers of tours and activities, announced two acquisitions Thursday and an additional $70 million in funding.

🏡 Hospitable introduces integrated owner payment feature, claiming industry first
Property management software provider Hospitable has added a new Owner Payouts feature to its property management software, enabling managers to pay property owners directly through the platform. The company claims it is the first PMS in the short-term rental sector to offer fully integrated owner payments as a native feature.

💸Mortgage Rate Watch – November 20th, 2025

Current Mortgage Rates (as of November 20, 2025):

• 30-Year Fixed: 6.36% (–0.02%)

• 15-Year Fixed: 5.85% (–0.01%)

• 30-Year Jumbo: 6.44% (–0.01%)

• 30-Year FHA: 5.99% (–0.01%)

• 30-Year VA: 6.00% (+0.00%)

• 7/6 SOFR ARM: 6.03% (–0.01%)

Market Overview: Rates drifted slightly lower today, with a modest decrease in the 30-year fixed to 6.36%. This subtle move suggests the mortgage market remains in a holding pattern as bond yields and economic signals stay relatively stable.

Rate Trends & Forecast:

• Short-Term: Expect rates to remain in a tight range, with only small day-to-day moves unless a major economic surprise emerges.

• Long-Term: If inflation continues to moderate and long-term Treasury yields fall, gradual rate reductions are possible—but meaningful declines are unlikely without a material shift in the economic or policy outlook.

  For real-time mortgage rate updates, visit Mortgage News Daily.

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Subscriber Perks:

📖🏡💰 Go Live Playbook

The "Go Live Playbook" is your all-in-one guide featuring a beginner’s guide e-book, messaging templates, Airbnb welcome book, STR buy box template, and tax savings tips to kickstart your short-term rental success.

Community Perks with The STR Report

🏠 Top-Tier Property Management – Lower fees, higher payouts, and premium service. Built for investors who want performance and peace of mind. See how much more your property could earn—click to get your free performance assessment.

🔎 Personal Airbnb Investment Finder – Connect with an expert to handpick profitable Airbnb properties that match your criteria. With 213+ successful deals, all cash-flowing, you’re in good hands. Take 15 seconds to fill out the form to see how all of these properties are experiencing a 10-15% Cash-on-Cash return.

🤑 STR Loans & More – Need funding for your next short-term rental? Expect expert guidance, personalized service, and the best possible rates.

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