🔥 Today’s Top 10 Trending STR Homes for Sale

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Hello STR Scout Members,

Stay ahead in the STR market with this week’s insights and opportunities:

🔑 STR Classifieds: Explore Today’s Top 10 Trending STR Homes for Sale.

🔦 New STR Spotlight: Ready to reach more buyers? Feature your STR property for sale to reach 35000+ potential STR buyers weekly.

👮 STR Regulation Update: Who is cracking down and where, and New York Update.

🏠 News Nuggets: All the trending Airbnb, Housing, and Economy News.

Happy Scouting!

Andy Thoms
Editor, STR Scout

🔦 STR Spotlight: Top-Performing Turn-Key STR Gem in Gatlinburg!

🏡 $900K | Gatlinburg, TN: A must see. Stunning 3br + bunkroom, 3ba cabin, designed for maximum rental income and guest satisfaction.

• Consistently generates over $100,000 in annual rental income.

• Professionally designed with luxury furnishings, 5-star ratings on Airbnb & VRBO.

• Outdoor oasis: grassy yard, firepit, hot tub, and games.

• Conveniently located just 6 minutes to Great Smoky Mountain National Park and 12 minutes to downtown Gatlinburg.

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🏔️ $289K | Tobyhanna, PA: 3BD, 1.5BA cabin 10 mins from Kalahari, skiing, and casinos. Turnkey STR in a swim, tennis, lake, and golf community. $43K gross revenue. View Post

🏡 $450K | Pensacola, FL: 4BD, 2.5BA home in Belvedere Park with a new pool, hot tub, and furnished interiors. Functional BNB with strong rental history. View Post

🏖️ $520K | Sarasota, FL: 3BD, 3BA home near downtown with open kitchen, 11-ft island, fenced yard, enclosed lanai, and new 2024 roof. Turnkey Airbnb potential. View Post

🏔️ $580K | Burnsville, NC: 4BD, 3BA mountain retreat on 1.28 acres with breathtaking views, new kitchen, screened porch, and $77K gross STR income. Fully furnished. View Post

🌊 $675K | Panama City Beach, FL: 2BD, 2BA beachfront condo with 1370 sqft. Sleeps 6+2 kids. Heated pool, gym, and private balcony. Strong rental location. View Post

🏡 $775K | Pigeon Forge, TN: 2BD, 2BA log cabin on 4.26 acres near Dollywood. Includes extra 1BD, 1BA unit. $100K+ rental projections. Private retreat. View Post

🏞️ $775K | Granbury, TX: 4BD, 3BA remodeled lake house in Holiday Estates. STR-ready with sunroom, dock, boat lift, and stunning lake views. 2561 sqft. View Post

🌄 $860K | Sevierville, TN: 2BD, 2BA custom-built cabin on 0.7 acres with mountain views, hot tub, game room, and $100K income potential. Fully furnished turnkey STR. View Post

🏡 $1M | Northwest Arkansas: LTR folio with 3 houses and 1 mobile home. Cashflow positive. Total folio available for $3.8M with financing options. View Post

🏘️ $2.8M | Branson, MO: 15-unit STR portfolio across 3 buildings on 1 parcel. Operating since 2020. Cashflow positive. Creative financing options available. View Post

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As of December 5, 2024, Freddie Mac reported the following average mortgage rates:

Source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey

Consult with a licensed mortgage lender or financial advisor for the most accurate and personalized loan information.

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Short Term Rental Regulatory News 🏡

🏙️ New York revisits its strict Airbnb regulations. After implementing a ban that drastically reduced the availability of short-term rentals, NYC officials are considering a softer stance. Homeowners argue for the flexibility to generate income, while hotels push back, citing competition concerns. The debate reflects the tension between regulating STRs and supporting local hosts. NYC considers softening Airbnb ban.

🏠 LA cracks down on illegal vacation rentals. Los Angeles officials are intensifying efforts to curb unregistered short-term rentals, citing their impact on housing availability. Hosts operating without permits could face steep fines as the city prioritizes affordability and tenant protections. LA targets illegal rentals.

🏡 New York STR rules may get a refresh. Another NYC initiative could adjust the city's tight short-term rental laws. With rental hosts advocating for fairness and hotels pushing for stricter enforcement, the city council faces tough choices that could ripple through the industry. New York regulations revised.

🌄 Kentucky's short-term rental battles heat up. Fayette County is the latest region facing debates over STR regulations. Local leaders and residents are discussing how to balance property owner rights with community concerns over noise and housing shortages. Kentucky STR battles.

🌆 Houston eyes new Airbnb regulations. As the city grapples with a growing short-term rental market, officials are debating tighter rules for platforms like Airbnb and VRBO to address concerns over noise, parking, and neighborhood disruptions. Proposed changes could include requiring permits and capping rentals in certain areas. These debates echo nationwide discussions on STRs’ impact on local communities. Houston considers regulations.

🏔️ Colorado keeps the STR debate alive. From mountain towns to urban hubs, Colorado communities are divided over balancing tourism with local housing needs. Advocates highlight STR’s economic benefits, while critics point to rising rents and shrinking affordable housing. The ongoing debate underscores how STR regulations continue to evolve across the U.S. Colorado STR regulation debate.

Housing

📉 Mortgage rates dip, reigniting buyer activity. Borrowers received a pleasant surprise as rates ticked downward, boosting homebuying activity during a typically slow season. Experts caution, however, that rates remain high compared to pre-pandemic levels, leaving affordability a key concern. Mortgage rates tick down.

🌆 Where home values are climbing in 2024. Cities like Miami and Atlanta are poised for continued price growth, fueled by strong demand and limited inventory, says a new Redfin report. As migration trends favor warmer climates, housing markets in the South stand to gain the most. Home prices rising.

🏚️ Older homes drive prices higher. Aging housing stock is becoming a costly issue, with limited new construction pushing buyers toward older, often pricier homes. This shortage keeps prices high, even as affordability challenges persist. Older homes expensive.

🏠 California's ADU law reshapes housing. New legislation empowering accessory dwelling units (ADUs) is transforming California’s housing market, offering creative ways to ease the housing crisis. ADUs allow multifamily properties to expand and generate income, appealing to both homeowners and investors. ADU law transforms housing.

📉 The best and worst states for real estate. A new analysis highlights disparities in housing markets, with some states thriving and others struggling. Factors like affordability, job growth, and population shifts play major roles in shaping these rankings. Best and worst states.

Economy 💵

📊 Fed signals potential rate cuts. December’s job market report showed steady hiring, fueling hopes that the Federal Reserve might cut rates soon. With inflation pressures easing, lower interest rates could provide relief to both borrowers and the housing market in 2024. Rate cut case builds.

💡 Fannie Mae navigates rising rates. With mortgage rates hovering near historical highs, the Fannie Mae CEO shared strategies for potential buyers, including locking in rates early and exploring creative financing options. Industry leaders continue to push for solutions amid affordability concerns. Fannie Mae CEO advice.

🏛️ Ending Fannie and Freddie conservatorships. Industry insiders are debating the future of these housing giants as calls grow to release them from government control. Critics argue that privatization could stabilize the market, but others warn of risks to affordable housing initiatives. Fannie and Freddie debate.

Destinations 🌍

🌟 Global travel spots to watch. Emerging destinations like Albania and Georgia are capturing the spotlight for travelers seeking adventure and affordability. With international travel rebounding, these hidden gems could be next year’s hottest trends. Travel spots to watch.

✈️ Top travel destinations for 2025 revealed. Condé Nast Traveler’s latest list spotlights emerging gems like Vietnam, Nicaragua, and Tunisia as must-visit locales. These destinations promise unique cultural experiences, stunning landscapes, and affordability, making them perfect for adventurous travelers seeking something fresh. Top travel destinations.

Technology

🏗️ AI transforms the real estate landscape. Artificial intelligence is reshaping how buyers, sellers, and agents navigate the housing market. From predictive analytics to personalized home recommendations, this game-changing tech is streamlining transactions and making data-driven decisions the norm. AI's impact on real estate.

🤖 Elon Musk’s chatbot goes public. X's new Grok AI chatbot is now available to all users, delivering snarky yet informative responses designed to match the platform's tone. While critics debate its utility, Grok represents a new era of conversational AI in consumer tech. Grok AI chatbot.