Flexible living startup Landing nabs $125M funding round
The Series C funding round comes amid a spurt of aggressive growth from the company, which claims to have seen its membership increase 380% over the past year
by Ben Verde Aug 25
Ember moves to allow owners to use shares as short-term rentals
Ember Flex represents a shift for the co-ownership startup, which sells one-eighth shares of luxury homes in vacation markets across the West
by Taylor Anderson Aug 25
Vacasa names new CEO
Rob Greyber, the former head of Expedia subsidiary Egencia, will lead the vacation rental platform beginning Sept. 6. He replaces Matt Roberts as its chief executive officer
by Taylor Anderson Aug 24
WATCH: Like it or not, the blockchain is coming to real estate
At Inman Connect Las Vegas earlier this month, executives behind the blockchain company Consortia discussed ways the business of buying and selling real estate could change overnight
by Daniel Houston Aug 23
Arizona town to homeowners: We'll pay you not to rent on Airbnb
The offer to pay up to $10,000 to homeowners comes as lower wage workers in Sedona, Arizona, fail to find housing options they can afford near the businesses that keep the town moving
by Taylor Anderson Aug 23
Revive Real Estate hires former NAR incubator executive
Real estate venture capitalist Kia Nejatian joins the renovation startup as the company anticipates growth in a buyer's market
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 23
Zillow unveils tool it says could save renters thousands
Another new feature allows renters to track applications, communicate with property managers and manage payments through Zillow
by Taylor Anderson Aug 22
Following 6-month slowdown, the home-sale boom may finally be over
Home sales were down 19% year over year in July, a sign the pandemic-era boom in housing demand may be in the rearview mirror, according to new data released Monday by Redfin
by Daniel Houston Aug 22
Florida Realtors and landlords team up to fight rent control, file lawsuit
The proposed ordinance in Tampa threatens landlords with jail time if they raise rent more than 5% a year. Landlords and Realtors vow to fight back seeking to block a cap on rent hikes
by Taylor Anderson Aug 19
Attom acquires property data company Estated
Estated maintains information on millions of US properties and works with companies in the mortgage, insurance and real estate sectors
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 16
WATCH: Why institutional money is saving grace for the rental market
Even though investors have slowed spending, single-family rentals are in a stable position and they're likely to help keep it that way, Doug Brien of rental platform Mynd said at Inman Connect
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 16
Single family rent growth slows, but prices are still way above 2021 levels
Single-family rents in June clocked in at 13.4% above levels in June 2021, but growth has slowed modestly month over month, according to new CoreLogic data released Tuesday
by Ben Verde Aug 16
The 25 fastest-growing real estate companies on the Inc. 5000 list
Mortgage, proptech, investment and property management companies ranked high among Inc.'s annual list of the fastest growing US companies, including names like Orchard and Ribbon
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 16
Heat is on: Summer is latest entrant in crowded vacation home market
Underlying Summer's proprietary underwriting analysis is data from AirDNA, and it leverages VRBO, Airbnb and Booking.com to promote availability in its clients' homes
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 16
Most homeowners still want yards — but pandemic-era pool envy is over
The pandemic continues to impact homeowner needs, according to Fixr's 2022 Home Design report. Outdoor spaces and home offices topped owners' lists while pools sunk to the bottom
by Marian McPherson Aug 15
5 overlooked home markets poised to keep rising in value in 2023
A housing slowdown is underway throughout much of the country. But these 5 local markets may be positioned to weather the storm, according to new data from Moody's Analytics
by Daniel Houston Aug 15