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
Real estate venture firm MetaProp raises $100M
MetaProp will use the new money to invest in early-stage property technology companies. The haul is also more than twice as large as MetaProp's previous fund
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 21
Kukun offers buyers more power with newly released iHomeReport
Kukun's new tool is another weapon in the data bandolier of buyers trying to compete in heated markets or make offers sight unseen
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 15
How to help clients 'hack' their way into investing
House hacking is a great strategy to introduce to clients who are interested in purchasing an investment property but may not afford a stand-alone rental property
by Ben Mizes Jun 14
Working with investors? 5 key skills to master
Although they're lucrative to work with, investors come with their own set of challenges. And unlike working with homeowners, representing investors requires a different set of skills. Here are a few you need to master
by Andrew Syrios Jun 10
Want to invest in real estate? Here's how to get started
Investing in real estate is a great way to build wealth over time, but how can newbies get started? Rick Guerrero shares his own investing journey, what he learned along the way and what advice he'd give to new investors
by Rick Guerrero May 31
Connecting with Pacaso's CEO: The future of the second home market
Pacaso CEO Austin Allison explains how remote working, inventory shortages and co-ownership models are changing the fabric of second-home markets
by Marian McPherson May 25
Increase your rental's property value! 7 home improvement ideas
Increasing your rental's value takes lots of time, effort and even monetary investments — but it's well worth it in the end. Here are a few inexpensive and easy home improvement ideas that will help you see the best return on your rental property
by Nichole Shahverdi Apr 20
Browse second-home opportunities on updated Pacaso app
Pacaso's mobile app allows users to browse available homes, share them with aspiring co-owners and friends, and be alerted to new properties or changes to those they're following. The company's intent is to democratize second homeownership
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 15
The perks and pitfalls of house flipping and wholesale real estate
New investors often lump wholesale real estate and house flipping into the same category, but these investment paths are not the same, and each come with perks and challenges
by Larry Alton Apr 13
10 agent questions every team leader should prepare for
From how to get better leads to what books to read, here are some of the most common queries team leaders hear — and how to answer them
by Adam Hergenrother Feb 25
1031 like-kind exchanges: On the chopping block, or here to stay?
Researchers, Realtors and industry action groups argue that the rippling economic effects from changes made to Section 1031 would be a blow to the real estate industry and investors
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 23
Choosing a hard money lender? 5 questions investors should ask
With these questions under your belt, as a real estate investor, you’ll be ready to enlist the help of the right hard money lender. Now all you have to do is find the right property
by Victoria Kennedy Feb 16
Tech-enabled mortgage startup UpEquity raises $25M in funding
The company is one of many that have flocked into the mortgage space in recently years, aiming to disrupt a process that until recent remained stubbornly analog
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 12
Investing platform PeerStreet launches new diversity program
The Evolving Neighborhood Uplift Fund is designed to provide funding for would-be entrepreneurs in traditionally underserved communities
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 10