If you follow any of my work associated with the homebuilding industry, you likely know that I am a big fan of it. But my optimism for this space is nuanced. In the long run, I believe that the ...

San Diego city leaders will consider Wednesday a ballot measure asking voters to levy a hefty new tax on vacation rentals, as well as on second homes that owners aren’t renting out long-term.

Home sharing registrations in Los Angeles have dropped over the last year. One factor is that homeowners fear fines and stepped-up enforcement of the city’s 2018 Home Sharing Ordinance. For the last ...

Following hours of public comment, the San Diego City Council's Rules Committee rejected a proposed ballot measure on Wednesday that would have taxed empty second homes and short-term vacation rentals ...

It’s time to acknowledge the financial harm whole-home short-term rentals inflict on our city. As rental prices skyrocket, long-term residents are pushed out, increasing homelessness — yet investors ...

Katherine Watt is a former CNET Money writer focusing on mortgages, home equity and banking. She previously wrote about personal finance for NextAdvisor. Based in New York, Katherine graduated summa ...