by MiSTRA | Sep 10, 2025 | Alliance News, Features, News
MiSTRA Virtual Meetup Recap & What’s Ahead Thank you to everyone who joined our Virtual Meetup on Wednesday, Sept. 3! Your energy and participation made it a meaningful gathering where we connected, shared ideas, and supported one another. From the thoughtful...
by Esmond Fountain | Sep 4, 2025
Are you curious about launching your short-term rental but unsure where to start? Whether exploring the idea or ready to take your first steps, this introductory training will walk you through the essentials of building a successful rental business. Join Kate...
by Esmond Fountain | Aug 25, 2025
Join us for a virtual meetup where we’ll explore how vacation rental hosts can boost occupancy in the off-season with mid-term rental strategies. Our guest speaker will share practical tips and insights on attracting longer-stay guests, increasing stability, and...
by MiSTRA | Aug 14, 2025 | Alliance News, City News, News
TL;DR: On July 9, 2025, the Michigan Supreme Court split 3–3 in Berlin Trust v. Rubin (the Swift Estates case). That deadlock leaves the Court of Appeals’ 2023 decision in place for that case, confirming that an HOA’s “single-family residence purposes” covenant can be...
by MiSTRA | Aug 5, 2025 | Features, News
In communities across Michigan, property owners who offer short-term rentals are showing up—tired, frustrated, and determined to be heard. While the vacation rental industry is evolving, the regulatory conversation around it often isn’t. In fact, it’s frequently...
by MiSTRA | Aug 5, 2025 | Features, News
In Michigan, opening our doors to travelers is nothing new. Families have been renting out lake homes, cabins, and cottages to out-of-town guests for generations. It’s part of our culture—and part of what has long fueled our local economies and small businesses. But...
by Esmond Fountain | Jul 22, 2025 | Alliance News, Features, News
Alliance Events Summer, Community, and STR Advocacy – Join Us! We hope you’re soaking up every bit of this beautiful Michigan summer! As always, we’re deeply grateful for those of you who stand with us in protecting short-term rental rights across the...
by MiSTRA | Jun 17, 2025 | Alliance News, News
MiSTRA Updates Why Local STR Advocacy Matters in Michigan Michigan’s “home rule” structure means every town sets its own rules for short-term rentals, creating both a challenge and an opportunity for local voices to shape fair regulation. That’s why MiSTRA is building...
by MiSTRA | Jun 16, 2025 | Alliance News, Features, News
In Michigan, we live in a home rule state—which means that all 1,773 municipalities have the authority to regulate land use and short-term rentals as they see fit. There is no single, statewide rulebook. Instead, short-term rental owners and operators must navigate a...
by MiSTRA | Jun 11, 2025 | Features, News
This Michigan analysis was contributed by MiSTRA President Kate Stoermer through her work at The CEO Host. If you’ve been hanging out in industry circles or reading national STR reports, you may have seen the headline:“Bookings down 4-5% compared to 2024.” Key...
