Corporate Housing by Owner, we believe renters deserve the information needed to make educated decisions including, listing details and property reviews. Renters should also be able to communicate directly with property owners and negotiate terms that work for both parties. Renters should be able to find corporate housing they can feel good about, anywhere in the world. Founded in 2005 by corporate housing experts Kimberly and Eric Smith, CHBO was designed to meet the expanding extended stay lodging needs of the traveling public and to provide a marketing solution for property owners.