Browse news stories, press features, interviews, and media mentions that share the story of SabbaticalHomes, our members, and the meaningful connections created through our global academic housing network. Explore coverage of our mission, community, milestones, and ongoing work to help scholars and higher education professionals find trusted housing around the world.
Los Angeles, CA (6/25/25) — SabbaticalHomes celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2025. With more than 2 million members in 65 countries, the international housing platform has long been the trusted resource for academics and scholars seeking temporary accommodations worldwide. As higher education faces global uncertainty and…
Los Angeles, CA (1/11/25) — SabbaticalHomes.com responded to the massive loss of Los Angeles area homes in both the Eaton and Palisades fires with a call for open housing. The international temporary housing website will provide a discount code waiving the annual Listing Fee and…
Los Angeles, CA (10/21/22) Our SabbaticalHomes.com member surveys in 2020 and 2021 were designed to understand how our academic community was managing personal pandemic challenges and overall work / life balance issues. In 2022, we switched gears and completed a travel focused survey. Travel has always…
On December 27, 2021 CNBC affiliate grow.acorns.com interviewed Kathy Kristof, founder of Sidehusl.com, on the best ways to earn passive income “by renting out assets that you already own.” SabbaticalHomes.com made the short list of great resources to generate additional income without a lot of…
Los Angeles, CA (11/19/21) As a follow up to our survey in 2020, recently we asked members who work in academic and research institutions for feedback on their work / life balance. We received many responses and comments from our community across the globe. Many…
Looking for a great way to rent your home to short-term tenants? SabbaticalHomes.com was featured in the Los Angeles Times on August 22, 2021 as one of “The best ways to rent your house to tourists.” SideHusl.com: Rent Your Home for Short-Term Stays In the…
“The 10 Best Alternatives to Airbnb” on Curbed.com In this article, Megan Barber details some of the drawbacks and problems people can encounter when looking for furnished rentals through some of the bigger rental listing websites. Her solution? SabbaticalHomes.com is one of the best options…
Los Angeles, CA (3/12/21 & 4/30/21) – SabbaticalHomes been the leading resource for temporary housing for the academic community since 2000, and now we are better poised than ever to serve our community. After focusing for most of 2020 on upgrading the website, we are…
“Sheltering in ‘a Stress Bubble’” by Don Troop, The Chronicle of Higher Education Reporter Don Troop from The Chronicle of Higher Education has written a feature article “Sheltering in a ‘Stress Bubble,’” describing how the academic members of our community have experienced work / life…
Los Angeles, CA (12/1/20) – Recently we conducted a survey of SabbaticalHomes.com members who work in academic and research institutions across the globe. These academic professionals responded in detail, painting a striking picture of how our resilient community is managing the challenging work / life…
