The end of free rental listings on Zillow is here
The company announced the changes would come in November but finally ended free rental listing syndication this week
by Patrick Kearns Jan 20
Membership-based flexible leasing startup Landing raises $100M
Since launching in late 2019, the company has raised $180M in funding and has expanded to a total of 75 US cities
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 13
Pay rent, earn rewards. Piñata app connects landlords, tenants
Piñata is an app that serves as a loyalty program for property managers, encouraging tenants to pay in full and on time each month
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 11
RealPage acquired by equity firm
The all-cash deal will value RealPage at more than $10B. The real estate analytics and software company will continue operating with the same leadership team after the deal
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 22
Move Inc. acquires rental platform Avail
The platform provides tools for do-it-yourself landlords, and will now become a part of realtor.com
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 15
Among renters, demand for short-term leases soar amid pandemic
In November, 16.4% of renters sought out apartments with short-term leases outside of their current metro area, a 40% increase since January, according to Apartment List
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
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
Americans head to the polls as real estate industry holds breath
Voters have to choose between President Trump and Joe Biden as concerns about unprecedented voter intimidation, fraud and violence swirl around the country. Real estate agents like Ellen Sykes of Warburg Realty volunteered at voting centers across the US
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 3
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
Clients planning to rent? 10 realities they need to be aware of
House shopping in the coronavirus era is a high-intensity exercise, with homes selling at warp speeds. Clients who are turning to renting as a temporary solution might need to be aware of today's realities. Here are a few
by Cara Ameer Oct 27