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On Tuesday the commission considered draft language that would create a broader opportunity for residents to add ADUs to their properties in all zones. The requirement that the ADU be either affordable or for elderly or disabled would be lifted. ADUs would be open at fair market rate to anyone the owner wishes to rent to. Continue Reading →
AirBnb announced that the #1 most hospitable host in the entire state of Connecticut was Chris and Airika listing in Glastonbury of Woolly Acres Farm. Continue Reading →
Proposed state legislation for short term rentals, SB 1025 is 7th on the agenda for a public hearing of the state Planning & Development Committee on Monday March 15. Continue Reading →
Per the governor’s order, hotels and short term rentals will reserved exclusively for essential workers. This includes managed units, B&Bs, hotels, motels, Airbnb, VRBO and timeshares. Continue Reading →
Currently Airbnb hosts operate in Greenwich with no restrictions. “I am not looking to make it harder on anyone looking to rent out rooms in their homes, especially since this option can and does keep people in homes they otherwise could not afford. I just would like an ordinance that respects the integrity of neighborhoods and addresses the concerns of those living here who deal with this situation.” – Fred Camillo Continue Reading →
Mark Pruner gave a snapshot of today’s real estate market in Greenwich as well as trends in rentals, condos and co-ops, and single family homes in all parts of town. Continue Reading →
According to one travel expert, 40 percent of Airbnb hosts earn a living through the app. With more and more property owners in Greenwich signing on as hosts, there are consequences both obvious and unintended. Continue Reading →