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Attention Sports Fans Searching for Short-Term Housing

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If you’re a sports fans, chances are you’ve traveled across America to see various sporting events. Last week we talked about short-term housing available in New Orleans for this year’s Super Bowl, but there are many more sporting events where you might need corporate housing.

For example, if you’re traveling to Florida or Arizona for Spring Training this year, you and your friends might consider staying in a short-term rental property vs. a stodgy hotel. Or maybe you’re going to NBA All-Star Week (Feb. 14-18) and need a place to crash in Houston; corporate housing might just be your best solution!

Why stay in a corporate rental?

For one, you’ll have the run of a home – including several bedrooms (so you can all stay together vs. in separate hotel rooms). This will make your trip more fun and memorable and allow you and your buddies to bond.

Also, corporate rentals offer full-sized kitchens so you can prepare meals at home and save money (plus eat a little healthier too). You’ll also get to enjoy a central family room with TV (so you can catch up with sports analysis at night!).

To help you find the short-term rental properties you need, visit the following links:

Baseball Spring Training: Short-term rentals in Phoenix

Baseball Spring Training: Short-term rentals in Tampa, Short-term rentals in Miami, Short-term rentals in Tallahassee

NBA All-Star Week: Short-term rentals in Houston

Super Bowl: Short-term rentals in New Orleans

Marketing Tip! If you have a corporate rental near a spring training facility, pump up your listing with keywords so you attract short-term visitors!

Housing for the Democratic National Convention In Demand

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With less than three months left before the Democratic National Convention hits Charlotte, North Carolina, housing needs in the heart of the city’s center are in peak demand.

According to Charlotte city officials, travelers serious about attending the DNC will be booking their trips shortly after Memorial Day (now!)- and the demand will get heated as convention-goers firm up their plans along the way.

If you have a corporate rental in Charlotte and it’s listed on CHBO, here are some tips to preparing your property and yourself so you can fully maximize your rental’s potential during this historic event:

1) Get your CHBO listing in tip-top shape. Make sure it includes great keywords like “Democratic National Convention” or “DNC”. Include your property’s proximity to the city center or transportation. Renters primarily want to be close to uptown or near the light rail line. And don’t forget to spruce up your pictures or add pictures that show your readiness for convention-goers.

2) Research pricing in the area. You want to find the right price for that particular week leading up to and during the event itself. Check local hotel prices and other rentals in your area to come up with a fair rental rate. Some experts say that rental prices will range from $2,500 to $4,500 per week for a one-bedroom and one-bathroom property.

3) Upgrade your property’s listing wisely. You don’t want to be the only rental property not occupied during that time. Maximize your visibility by purchasing an upgrade, such as a highlighted listing that will highlight your listing in the search results, or a sponsored listing, which will feature your listing at the very top of any search results on CHBO.

4) Market your property as much as possible. Word of mouth is powerful and the more people who know your rental property is available at that time, the more attention it will get. Consider sharing your property’s CHBO listing page with your Facebook friends – and Tweet about it too using strategic hashtags to attract the right kind of attention to your property and to get the best renter possible.

Remember, you can find corporate housing in Charlotte simply by searching CHBO. Good luck!

PS – If you’re property is in Tampa, Florida, remember, the Republican National Convention is coming to town August 27-30. Make sure your Tampa rental property is ready and available to accommodate RNC requests!

Find Temporary Housing in San Francisco During America’s Cup

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If you’re an America’s Cup competitor, involved in the planning any of the events or simply a spectator, consider staying in short-term corporate rental during your stay in San Francisco.  Avoid the packed touristy hotels and instead cherish the laid-back lifestyle and creature comforts of home that a fully-furnished apartment or house has to offer. Plus, you can live like the locals (not the tourists) live.

San Francisco housing is available through CorporateHousingbyOwner.com and individuals can either search for corporate housing in San Francisco of submit a CHBO Housing Request to find a short-term, furnished rental property.

America’s Cup events run August 21-26 and October 4-7, 2012 (this is the America’s Cup World Series event that takes place during San Francisco’s annual Fleet Week).

 

 

Masters Week Housing Presents Opportunity for CHBO Owners

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Do you have a property in or near Augusta, Georgia? If so, make sure you’re taking advantage of the scores of people that will be flooding into town looking for housing and short-term rental properties during the Masters Tournament this year.

With the Masters Tournament less than three months away, make sure your property is poised to cash in on this opportunity. Here’s how:

1. Add “Masters Tournament Housing” keywords to your listing.

2. Begin promoting your property to friends and anyone you know who might be coming to town. Facebook and Twitter are excellent ways to connect your property for rent with someone in need of a rental.

3. Mark your availability calendar. Make sure potential tenants know your property is open for business during the days leading up to the Tournament.

Jane Fuhrmann, the president of Tournament Housing and Events, told the Augusta Chronicle that the rental market grows bigger every year and this year is no exception. Rental agencies and housing agencies are optimistic this year – so is Corporate Housing by Owner.

Need Masters Tournament Housing or housing near Augusta or Atlanta? Check out CHBO for details.

Market Your Property as RNC or DNC Housing

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Last week we talked about how thousands of citizens, policians, journalists and “entourages” that will soon be embarking on the Republican National Convention’s and Democratic National Convention’s host cities – Tampa, FL and Charlotte, NC respectively.

If you own a corporate rental in one of those cities, think about ways you can begin strategically marketing your property now. It’s likely there will be lots of demand – so you’ll want to adjust your rental property accordingly.

Some tips:

1. Add keywords. In your property’s description, write “near” or “within XX miles of” the “Republican National Convention” and other keywords that might spark some interest in your property. Writing things like “Republican National Convention Housing” is a must. Remember, Google indexes many individual property pages, so keep it keyword rich!

2. Adjust your rates. Remember, there will be top demand for housing in these host cities, so adjust your rate to reflect such demand for your area leading up to the Conventions.

3. Begin now. Remember, there are many people planning, scoping and canvasing these cities in preparation for these momentousness events, so start marketing your property as a RNC or DNC Housing property available for rent now.

4. Keep your calendar open. Chances are if your property is close enough to the RNC and DNC action, you’ll want to try and keep your calendar open to accommodate visitors who are coming for several or more weeks. We obviously don’t want you to say “no” to other renters, but just be aware of these events and what that might mean for your rental property. Knowing and planning ahead is a powerful tool to maximizing your rental’s income potential.

5. Freshen your listing. You’ll want to put your property’s best foot forward, so freshen your pictures and make your property look “presidential” for the occasion. Competition to attract the best tenants will be fierce.

Good luck!