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What August STR Data Reveals About the Rest of 2026

The U.S. short-term rental market may look weaker at first glance—but the latest data tells a more nuanced story. In this episode of The STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane and Bram Gallagher unpack August performance and explain why headline declines in demand and occupancy don't tell the whole story. A calendar shift around Labor Day significantly affected year-over-year comparisons, while underlying demand, ADR growth, and slowing supply point to a market that remains surprisingly resilient.

The conversation also digs into what rising mortgage rates mean for future STR supply, why World Cup-related…

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