Travelers rush to book thin rental inventory in hot US vacation spots
Demand for vacation rental homes has outpaced supply in the Gulf Coast, Southeast and Midwest, Vrbo's president said in a recent interview
by Daniel Houston Jun 29
Second-home startup Pacaso to add markets in North America, Europe
The company, which offers co-ownership of second homes in 20 U.S. markets, announced plans to expand into Europe, Mexico and Canada
by Daniel Houston Jun 29
Blackstone shells out $6B to re-enter rental market
Blackstone Group Inc. has reached a deal to acquire single-family rental home company Home Partners of America Inc. for $6 billion in cash after a competitive bidding process
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 23
Surge in travelers causes a shortage of available short-term rentals
Owners of second homes are removing their properties from platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo so they can use them for themselves, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal
by Libertina Brandt Jun 22
Cryptocurrency, blockchain, housing and data
Republic Realm bought 259 units of land in Decentraland, a crypto-based virtual world
by Libertina Brandt Jun 22
How to utilize tech to curb multifamily operating costs
Knowing how to deploy the latest technology has played a major role in reducing operating costs, but there are other steps savvy operators can take to reduce expenses for owners while keeping their residents happy
by Nick Mertens Jun 22
How to get the most out of your real estate rental investment
In this new normal, rental investments are proving to be lucrative options for investors. However, there are several important factors they should consider so they make sure they don't leave money on the table
by William Tessar Jun 21
The future of second-homeownership is bright
Pacaso co-founder Austin Allison and The Agency CEO Mauricio Umansky talk about the future of second-homeownership as Americans prepare for a new normal
by Marian McPherson Jun 16
Multifamily rental market rebounds to pre-pandemic levels
The median multifamily rent increased 2.5 percent in May, according to Yardi's latest rent report on Tuesday. West Coast markets experienced the greatest increases as buyers hold off on the homeownership plans
by Marian McPherson Jun 15
Lumber prices finally drop and the stockpilers prepare to sell
After soaring lumber prices fueled conspiracy theories this spring, and challenged homebuilders faced with an inventory shortage, prices are starting to come down
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 15
What is dynamic pricing for short-term rentals and how does it work?
Today, there are a number of digital dynamic pricing tools available to property owners that automatically change prices on properties based on a variety of market factors
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 15
Pacaso launches grant equity referral program
Real estate agents, Pacaso employees and homeowners will receive 500 restricted stock units for every closed referral
by Marian McPherson Jun 9
Where travelers are planning their getaways this 'hot vax summer'
Travelers are mostly seeking family-friendly short-term rentals in rural areas relatively close to home. But, major cities have risen in popularity for long-term summer stays too
Facing backlash, Pacaso implements changes in NorCal
The second home co-ownership startup announced it will only buy homes valued at $2 million or more in Napa and Sonoma, California, so as to not compete with homes in the markets' median price tier
DC appeals court reinstates nationwide eviction ban
The ruling extends protections for tenants until June 30, when the CDC's national moratorium is set to expire
by Marian McPherson Jun 3
How technology has shaped multifamily marketing
Even before the pandemic forced everyone to digitally transform, we as an industry had committed to a marketing strategy that was customer- and content-centered. Here's how we've leveraged technology in a way that's most beneficial to potential tenants
by Michael Zaransky Jun 1