New video for @HaustayUS is live! 🎥🥂 How did we do❓ (click on video for sweet sweet jams🎶) #str #airbnb #vrbo #carlsbad #vacationrentals

San Diego’s proposed “Empty Second Home & Vacation Rental Tax” was rejected in committee (3–2) on Jan 28, 2026. Big reminder for STR owners: the debate isn’t over—compliance + resilient underwriting matter. Our breakdown: https://t.co/RjuTQ7bdXh #SanDiego #STR

California started with the Gold Rush and might end with the Golden Exit. it has been underreported how much wealth has left CA because of the asset seizure tax being proposed. a private poll was conducted amongst affected individuals a few days ago and 80-90% surveyed said

Larry and Sergey can’t stay in California since the wealth tax as written would confiscate 50% of their Alphabet shares. Each own ~3% of Alphabet's stock, worth about $120 billion each at today's ~$4 trillion market cap. But because their shares have 10x voting power, the

Dear Airbnb, Hosts 🤝 one simple feature: “Report Spam” button Sincerely, Everyone.

um, because you banned airbnb's?

🚙💡 Just spotted this Rivian R1S on the highway rocking manufacturer plates and what looks like some serious roof-mounted sensors. 👀 Is Rivian quietly testing an autonomous rig in the wild? Or maybe prepping for some new adventure tech package? Either way — feels like the

💸 HOA fees just hit $3,400/month at this community. That’s $40,800 a year… just to exist in your own home. Most expensive HOA of all time? Or are we just getting started… 👀

💎🚀 Big News Drop 🚀💎 Two of our homes @HaustayUS just leveled up into Airbnb Luxe — the absolute top tier of Airbnb’s categories. We’re talking the kind of places you don’t just stay… you brag about staying. And here’s the wild part… 👉 One of them is FOR SALE. Price

My inbox isn’t emails anymore—it’s just daily home price cuts.

👑 Just had royalty from the UK check out of our Solana Beach Skyline Estate. If it’s good enough for royalty… who’s next? 🌊✨ 📍 Solana Beach | Skyline Estate #VacationGoals #Haustay

You can get a California real estate license with 135 hours of coursework and sell a $15M home. Meanwhile… Barber: 1,000 hrs Electrician: 4,800–8,000 hrs Cosmetologist: 1,000 hrs Tell me how this system makes sense. 🧐 The system is broken.

Hosts: are you raising prices, eating the fee, or pushing direct bookings? 👇 Curious how you’re adapting.

TL;DR — The 15.5% host fee is coming. • Raise rates ~15% • Watch final guest prices • Use discounts + psychology • Push direct bookings Transparency will help hosts who adapt. Those who don’t? They’ll fall behind.

Don’t just raise blindly. • Use charm pricing ($229 instead of $230). • Offer weekly/monthly discounts. • Position your listing as “best value” with amenities.

The new battleground is the final price. Guests will compare YOUR $230 vs. competitors’ $225. Use tools like AirDNA or Airbnb’s comparison view to track the real market.

To keep your payouts the same, raise your rates ~15%. Example: Old nightly rate $200 → New $230. Guests pay the same as before, and your earnings don’t drop.

Guests HATE surprise fees at checkout. Now: ✅ No fee shock ✅ Easier comparison shopping ✅ More trust in your listing Hosts who adapt pricing fastest will win.

New system = “host-only fee.” • You list $115 → Guest pays $115 • You earn $97 Clear. Transparent. Guests see exactly what they pay upfront.

Old system = confusion. • You list $100 → Guest pays ~$115 • You earn $97 Guests thought YOU were inflating prices, not Airbnb. Trust suffered.

Airbnb just announced a BIG change. No more split fees. Starting Oct 27, hosts pay a flat 15.5% service fee. Translation: Guests finally see the real price you set. Old system: • You list $100 → Guest pays ~$115 • You earn $97 New system: • You list $115 → Guest pays