Going East: Real estate's biggest new hires and moves
Brown Harris Stevens, Corcoran Real Estate and other industry brands made moves last week
by Marian McPherson Mar 16
Zillow Rentals launches artificial intelligence-fueled chatbot EliseAI
Zillow Rentals has partnered with third-party artificial intelligence company EliseAI to power its chatbot for renters and property owners. EliseAI will answer questions, schedule tours and more
by Marian McPherson Jun 10
Redfin launches free rental tool for independent property owners
The 'List My Home for Rent' tool is available in 13 US markets and is tailored to property owners with fewer than 10 rentals. Listings will be syndicated to the Rent.com marketplace later this year
by Marian McPherson May 24
Zumper launches dedicated vacation site, flex stays subscription
The launch comes 7 months after the rental marketplace announced a $30M funding round to help solidify its space in the short-term rental market and serve all types of renters
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 22
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
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
Family-oriented rentals are next area of growth, opportunity
In a report released Monday, the Urban Land Institute highlighted the need for more two and three-bedroom rentals to meet the growing demand of families
by Marian McPherson Jun 22
Realtor.com taking rental listings from Zumper
Rental listings up 77 percent since last year's green light from NAR
by Paul Hagey Jul 30
Apartment Guide owner RentPath acquires rental marketplace Lovely for $13M
Firm will continue to operate under co-founders Blake Pierson and Doug Wormhoudt
by Paul Hagey Apr 2