Short-term rentals have always been part of the real-estate investor’s arsenal, but they have gained increasing popularity since the launch of Airbnb in 2008. Despite recent talk of an “Airbnbust,” ...

The home-sharing app recently added car rentals, groceries and — perhaps most surprisingly — hotels. Brian Chesky, the co-founder and chief executive, is always thinking about how to redesign it. By ...

An Airbnb host hands over the keys to a guest in front of the property. Now that summer’s officially started, many people are looking forward to much-needed vacations. However, with travel costs on ...