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Loftium has been acquired by Flyhomes!

Loftium has been acquired by and is now a part of Flyhomes, a Seattle-based real estate company.

February 14, 2023

A Win-Win In The Changing Real Estate Market

How Loftium's Host to Own program offers benefits regardless of how the market increases or decreases.

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Pro Tips for Cleaning Your Airbnb

Turning over your unit may seem like an overwhelming task, but our designer (and Host!) Alexandra outlines her tips and tricks to make it simple.

Alexandra Walker

How to take great photos of your Airbnb listing - in 7 easy steps!

Host Highlight: Nikhil

Meet Nikhil! We caught up with him recently about his new Host to Own home.

Host Highlight: Jared & Thomas

Host to Own hosts Jared and Thomas are investing in their future now. Learn more in their highlight!

How to Give Your Guests the “Local Experience”

Easy tips on how you can create a local experience for your guests.

Inflation and Your Home Budget

If you’re considering buying a home, inflation is certainly a factor you should keep in mind.

Designing Guest Suites: Do's and Don'ts

Avoid common design mistakes when setting up your Guest Suite. Easy fixes to make sure your Airbnb looks great in photos on your listing!

Host Highlight: Blaise & Mckenzie

Meet Blaise and Mckenzie! We caught up with them recently about their new Host to Own home. What does it mean to them? "EVERYTHING!"

Host Highlight: Emily & Matthew

Hear from Host to Own residents, Matthew and Emily, about their goals for home ownership. They're hosting their way to affordably buying their dream home in Portland.

Why Credit Score Matters For Buying Your First Home

Ever wonder how much you save with a lower mortgage rate? We'll break it down and explain why a high credit score helps when applying for a mortgage.

Easy Steps To Improve Your Credit Score

Host to Own gives you time to improve your credit before applying for a mortgage - take these quick, easy steps to boost your credit today.

Best Practices for Hanging Art

One of the most daunting tasks when setting up an Airbnb space is, how do I hang the art? Here are some tips from our in-house designers on best practices.

Should I even be thinking about buying a home right now?

Inflation is on the rise, interest rates are increasing. Find out your options to take steps toward homeownership in the current economy.

Shopping For Homes With Your New Budget

It's the fun part! Shop for homes and tour for free with Loftium.

How To Get A Mortgage When You’re Self-Employed in 6 Steps

Here are six steps you can take to prepare for the self-employed mortgage process and boost your odds of success.

Homebuyer Highlight: Casey

We recently had the chance to talk to a first-time homebuyer, Casey.

Realtor Highlight: Sava

Learn from a Realtor why Loftium was the way to go

Should I buy now or is it all a bubble?

You don’t have to wait on the sidelines for months or years saving.

Something Has to Give in the Housing Market. Or Does It?

“It’s not a bubble, it really is about the fundamentals.”

Steps to Buying a House in Portland

Get the home buying process started in Portland, OR today & find your dream home. Plus, learn how Loftium make home buying easier.

Live in your home while you Airbnb

Extra income from the comfort of your home!

Top Misconceptions When Looking at Loftium

We want to make the hosting process easy!

Best Tips for House hunting in Portland

Find the best tips for house hunting in Portland. We narrowed it down to only the best tips for house hunting if you're looking to buy a home in Portland, Oregon.

Pro Tips for Hosting a Shared Room

Make your listing a hit with guests and easy on you.

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