Zumper employs artificial intelligence for rental leads
PowerLeads AI will analyze renter behaviors in order to predict the likelihood of a particular renter signing a lease for a specific apartment
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 11
Vacasa to acquire major vacation rental rival
The acquisition of TurnKey Vacation Rentals will add more than 6,000 units to Vacasa's already large portfolio of travel-oriented lodging
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 11
RealPage launches new virtual apartment tour solution
The integrated virtual touring solution will provide interactive virtual content for a potential client to explore, as well as a live leasing agent available on-demand
The South and Midwest rule Rent.com's cheapest cities list
Springfield, Missouri, topped Rent.com's cheapest cities list, with the average rent for a two-bedroom clocking in at $826
by Marian McPherson Mar 1
Rental leasing startup Sunroom nabs $11M Series A round
The company works with real estate agents and property managers to handle all aspects of the leasing process
by Patrick Kearns Feb 25
BREAKING: Redfin to acquire RentPath for $608M
After the FTC spiked CoStar Group's bid to buy RentPath, Redfin has stepped in to buy the embattled operator of rental portals
by Patrick Kearns Feb 19
'IBuyer of rentals' Nomad announces $2M seed round
The Dever-based company provides landlords with services such as 2 years of guaranteed rent and 24/7 property management to help them achieve 'set it and forget it' mode on rental properties
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 17
Leaky pipes and stalled elevators: Living a life of luxury at 432 Park
A new report reveals an array of problems in the 88-floor skyscraper dubbed '432 Park Avenue,' prompting a discussion about wealth and how construction influences supply
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 5
Western states generate big returns for vacation homeowners
Vacation rental giant Vacasa identified Big Sky, Montana, as the most lucrative market in which property owners can own a second house. Seven western communities made the list
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 3
Zillow expands renter protections tool to fight income discrimination
The company is expanding the bounds of its Local Legal Protections tool to help renters combat discrimination based on how they pay rent
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 28
Lizzo, A-Rod among Apartment List’s new celebrity investors
The Series D funding round closed at a total of $60 million with contributions from several celebrities, including NBA player Andre Iguodala and actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 27
Hot tips for fire safety in apartment buildings
Prevention is key when it comes to fire safety in the home. Here are a few sneaky apartment firetraps to look out for, and what you should do if you suspect danger
by Gerard Splendore Jan 25