Proptech co-founder ousted after claiming 'Jews' behind COVID plot
David Bateman co-founded Entrata 2 decades ago. In a new email he claimed COVID and related vaccination efforts are part of a Jewish plot to bring the world under totalitarian rule
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 4
From NFTs to IPOs: The top real estate investment stories of 2021
Proptech's banner year, a couple long-awaited IPOs, surging rent growth and more — here's all the hot Property Portfolio news that hit the presses in 2021
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 14
Vacation rental giant Vacasa makes its stock market debut
The vacation rental management firm is the latest to go public via a merger with a special purpose acquisition company
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 7
AI property management startup MeetElise raises $23.5M in Series B
The new funds will go toward hiring, product expansion and the company's movement into adjacent verticals. In total, MeetElise has raised $32 million in funding
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Dubbed 'Rent Payment,' the new tool is free for landlords and managers and is meant to be easier and more secure than conventional payment methods
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 3
Co-investing startup Fractional raises $5.5M in seed funding
The San Francisco-based company's platform helps pair would-be real estate investors with friends or strangers who want to co-own property
by Daniel Houston Nov 23
Lesson Learned: Have the patience to let your dreams come to fruition
This week, find out how NYC’s Richard Wheeler went from nightlife fixture to real estate strategist
by Christy Murdock Nov 22
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The funding round will help the rental homeownership startup add hires, expand into new Sun Belt markets and invest in its product and technology, according to an announcement
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 22
Imagine a $28K fee for furniture. The reality for Berlin renters is ugly
Two months after passing a referendum to control rents, Berliners are battling extreme leasing fees, which include thousands of dollars upfront for furniture, appliances and kitchen cabinets
by Marian McPherson Nov 22
Real estate investors bought record-breaking number of homes in Q3
Investors purchased a record 18.2% of US homes, amounting to a new high of $63.6B in homes during the third quarter of 2021, according to a new Redfin analysis released Monday
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 16
Airbnb revenue and income hit an all-time high in Q3
As pent-up travel demand and the ability to work remotely came to a head, the company's revenue increased 67% year over year and income surged 280% year over year
PeerStreet aims to make trading real estate debt as easy as stocks
With Secondary Marketplace, investors will be able to sell fractional positions in loans and create more flexibility in adjusting portfolios as needed to achieve investment goals
5 key takeaways for real estate investors from Inman Connect
From the first steps to take in order to find success to how to meet changes in the housing market head-on, speakers at Inman Connect Las Vegas shared their biggest secrets
Luxury platform Pacaso lifts off in Colorado's iconic ski towns
Buyer agents who sell a Pacaso home share now received a bonus of 500 restricted stock options in addition to a 3% commission
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 1
Eager to buck timeshare label, Pacaso hails new RESO designation
The new 'co-ownership' definition may get Pacaso one step closer to effectively fighting off critics who want to peg the company as selling 'timeshares'
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 29