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Planning to rent a car? It’s going to cost you.

May 27, 2021
A surge in demand, plus fewer rental cars, plus a chip shortage (and therefore fewer new cars) equals higher prices for travelers.
That summer road trip may cost you way more than you budgeted for.
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Short-term rentals down amid pandemic

May 21, 2020
Property owners who list on platforms like Airbnb are shifting to offering more medium- and long-term stays.
Joggers pass a beachfront bungalow in Southern California. People who now work remotely might seek a temporary stay in a pleasant spot.
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