Generation Z emerges as potent force in rental market
Gen Z has become the most active rental generation as they begin to graduate college and move out of their college towns and into cities
by Ben Verde Mar 10
Fresh off $2M seed round, The Host Co. helps rental hosts sell goods
The Host Co. is a digital commerce software that allows owners of short-term rentals to earn additional income by selling furniture, artwork, crafts and even food items
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 2
Sonder became a unicorn in 2020. Now its CEO has Pharrell's home
Francis Davidson, the chief executive officer of San Francisco-based short-term rental manager Sonder, purchased the 13-time grammy winner's Hollywood Hills estate for $9.2M last month
by Ben Verde Mar 1
Proptech VC takes swing at tenant loyalty app Piñata in $13M round
Leading the round was Wilshire Lane Capital, which invests heavily in real estate and proptech initiatives. Founder and managing partner Adam Demuyakor will join Piñata's board
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 1
Vacasa's 35,000 homes get tech upgrades, including keyless entry
The company says the improvements provide a win-win for guests and homeowners, as well as the communities in which the rental homes reside
by Taylor Anderson Feb 24
Beating goal to shelter 20K Afghan refugees, Airbnb doubles down
Short-term rental giant commits to providing free, temporary housing to an additional 20,000 refugees from Afghanistan and other countries
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 23
Rent guarantor Nomad sets sight on 10 new markets after $20M round
The Denver-based company, which offers owner-operated rental companies and single-family landlords guaranteed rent for up to 3 years, is eyeing Raleigh, NC as its next market
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 17
Airbnb cites remote work for record income, $1.5B in Q4 revenue
Company says it generated $6B total in 2021 as rapid changes to the travel industry propelled the company above pre-pandemic levels
by Taylor Anderson Feb 15
Single-family rental prices tripled their rate of growth in 2021
Annual rent price gains soared 7.8% in 2021, notching a record-breaking year amid a supercharged market, according to new data released Tuesday by CoreLogic
by Ben Verde Feb 15
How real estate agents can tap the lucrative Airbnb investing market
Airbnb property investing is quickly becoming the go-to arena for those wanting to dip their toes into a profitable market. Here's how to get in on working with these buyers
by Victoria Kennedy Feb 15
Rental tour app Showdigs aims for US expansion with $7.4M round
The apartment tours and tenant showings startup will leverage the funds for national expansion, which will include hiring and new agent partners. To date, Showdigs has raised $10M
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 15
RentSpree appoints new chief marketing officer
Channing Fleetwood will oversee RentSpree’s brand strategy, corporate communications and other projects
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 14
The best markets for short-term rental investment in 2022: AirDNA
Analysis of 265 destination markets across the U.S. for short-term rental investment potential in 2022 determined that Maui, Hawaii, is No. 1
Boston nearly as pricey as San Francisco as rent soars everywhere
In Boston, rental prices have made such a resurgence that they could surpass legendarily high rent costs in San Francisco, according to recent data from Zumper
Out-of-towners are causing home prices to soar in relocation hotspots
Prices are up as high as 30% in some relocation hotspots across the Sun Belt, where 9 of the 10 most popular US relocation destinations are, according to a report from Redfin released Monday
by Ben Verde Feb 7
TikTok tenant rejected by landlord after unusual request goes viral
Would-be renter and TikToker Tom Cashman had his application for an apartment withdrawn after he made an unorthodox request from his future landlord: a reference from past tenants
by Taylor Anderson Feb 1