Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A yard sign posted in the yard of a short term rental in Lewisville expresses a growing sentiment in Texas cities and suburbs.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A map of short-term rentals by neighborhood in Houston. (Taylor Nichols/Houston Chronicle) Houston has seen a surge in short-term ...

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You could call it a grim irony: As fireworks lit up the sky and families across Houston rang in the New Year, gunfire erupted at short-term rentals just as the city's new ordinance governing those ...

Texas cities and short-term rental operators have been riding a roller coaster for years, with different courts issuing an array of rulings on whether Airbnb and Vrbo bans can proceed or not. This ...

Over the last several years, the short-term rental market has exploded. Bookings surged following the COVID-19 pandemic as people wanted to get out and see the world. That led to a rush of investors ...

Houston has seen a surge in short-term rentals in recent years as the city continues to grow and attract visitors for major events, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With the rapid expansion of short ...