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...
by MiSTRA | May 30, 2025 | Alliance News, Member Updates
MiSTRA Updates 🎉Welcome New Members!🎉We’re thrilled to welcome some new faces to MiSTRA this month! Thank you for joining us in championing the success and growth of short-term rentals across Michigan.Your support strengthens our community, and we’re so glad to...
by Esmond Fountain | Apr 15, 2025
Join us for a dynamic session with Sarah Franzen, Founder and Principal Consultant at REVZEN, as she breaks down the essentials of Revenue Management. Whether you’re just starting out or already have a strategy in place, this is your chance to level up. Expect...
by MiSTRA | Mar 17, 2025 | Alliance News, Features, Member Updates, News
March marks the one-year anniversary of MiSTRA, and with it, a moment to reflect on how far we’ve come—and where we’re headed. This past month, our Board gathered in person for the first time, bringing together a diverse group of industry advocates, business owners,...
by Abbi Booth | Mar 10, 2025
The short-term rental industry is at a crossroads, facing evolving regulations at the national, state, and local levels. Join MiSTRA for a powerful 90-minute session where we’ll break down the latest regulatory trends, unveil our Advocacy Toolbox, and share MiSTRA’s...
