Here's why housing needs to be more pet-inclusive now
Given the positive effects pets have on stress levels, now's the time for all multifamily communities to adapt their policies and allow for a better living experience — for both pet owners and their furry friends
by Michael Zaransky Dec 8
Replay Listings, RentCity partner to ensure transparency in NYC rentals
Replay Listings, an all-video tour app for New York City apartments, will now have the fast-growing ratings from RentCity to accompany its listing search results
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 7
Airbnb may actually be undervalued ahead of IPO: Study
A new analysis by consumer analytics company ValueChampion found that the pandemic has actually helped Airbnb achieve greater dominance over the travel booking industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 2
Airbnb shoots for $35B valuation
The short-term rental company is aiming to price at $44 to $50 per share, according to an updated S-1 filing it submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday
Vacasa arrives in Wyoming, partners with local company
Partnering with the local rental company Mountain Property Management, the vacation rental platform is adding 45 properties in Wyoming's Teton County to its portfolio
Facebook, Google among investors in modular housing startup
Housing startup Factory_OS announced a Series B round of $55M on Friday
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 23
'Everybody is in dire straits': Property managers plead for government help
At the Realtors Conference and Expo, panelists made a case for the federal government to provide rental relief for both residential and commercial tenants amid the pandemic
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 17
How this investor built a single-family rental empire virtually
California-based investor Katy Klesitz shares how she and her husband, Frank, have grown their out-of-state rental portfolio during the pandemic
by Marian McPherson Nov 17
Vacasa CEO: Vacation rentals have no shoulder season now
Matt Roberts said that once lockdowns lifted, Americans flocked to short-term rentals, though their preferences are changing
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 17
Airbnb files for IPO, reveals soaring losses in early 2020
The short-term rental platform lost nearly $1 billion during the first half of 2020. But a rebound in travel actually allowed it to turn a profit in the third quarter
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 16
Tech hubs see falling rent as coronavirus pandemic drags on
San Francisco, Seattle and other big cities saw rents drop in October as people sought more space amid ongoing COVID-19 chaos
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 13
Former Zillow, Angie's List execs join Vacasa board of directors
Chad Cohen formerly served as the CFO for Zillow. Chris Terrill is the former chief executive of Angie's List, and is currently on the board of Realogy
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 10
The Airbnb IPO could move forward this week. So what's next?
The company's public debut represents a bet that the real estate and travel industries will keep colliding
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 10
Proposed class-action suit takes aim at Airbnb over pandemic refunds
'I want justice for other hosts who've been hurt by this, and I want Airbnb to be held accountable,' said the vacation rental host who is leading the lawsuit
Zillow to end free rental listing syndication in 2021
Rental listings displayed on the real estate portal will need to come through Zillow Feed Connect or Zillow Rental Manager
by Patrick Kearns Nov 3
Rents on the rise for larger units across the country
A new report from Apartment Guide found that studio apartments, which have out-priced one-bedrooms in recent years, are currently the least expensive unit type