Hey Parakeet Fam! It’s almost Thanksgiving and here at Parakeet, we have lots to be thankful for this year. To show our appreciation for your support, we are hosting a competition with some cool prizes—and hopefully getting some fun ideas for new technology along the way. Our competition is all about a button! What: A […]

In the constantly evolving world of vacation rentals, it is important to be able to stand out by creating a high level of comfort and convenience for your guests. Vacation rental guests in 2017 expect an experience that goes well beyond the level provided by most hotels. To provide this experience it is important to […]

Improving the energy efficiency of multifamily housing is a win for everyone involved, and the impact is felt at every level. Of course, the main benefit for everyone is a reduced carbon footprint, and that can’t be overstated. It will become more and more clear that we have a responsibility to do what we can […]

The smart home market is growing rapidly. With an estimated 50-200 billion connected devices in the wild by 2020, the future of “home” is coming faster than expected. Safe to say, homeowners have embraced the new technology: in a recent survey, over half of Americans said they already owned smart home technology or planned to […]

Many people consider vacation rentals good investments — a nice source of passive income. And they can be. But as with any financial decision, it’s best not to jump in without considering the nitty gritty details and determine just how much money your vacation rental will be making. In the business world, this is called […]

It’s that time of year, time for the VRMA National Conference. As we prep for this year’s conference we have made a list of highlighted sessions and events to help you make the most use of your time at the conference. This list is structured to give you a well rounded conference experience and also […]

This week our CEO and fearless leader Brad Huber was featured on the Beehive Startups blog. Brad discussed the end of keys, home automation for vacation rentals and the growth of the vacation rental market. Check it out HERE!

The VRMA Western Regional Conference is coming up next week, April 4-5, in Denver, Colorado. Put on by the Vacation Rental Manager Association, the conference is a must-go for all in the industry. Sessions cover topics like using social media to engage your audience and reach potential guests, how technology can help make life as […]

Managing an Airbnb rental can be lucrative, but it can also be time consuming. Luckily, we are living in the future and there are a plethora of apps and services designed to make your life easier as an Airbnb host. From property management to surge pricing to security systems, there’s bound to be an app […]