In June, Inman jumps into second homes and investment properties
Join us for an in-depth look at everything from the latest at Airbnb and Vrbo to the changes investors are making to their portfolios
by Inman Jun 1
Demand for vacation homes plummeted in 2023
United States homebuyers took out 90,772 mortgages for second homes in 2023 — 40% fewer than they did in 2022
by Ben Verde May 13
Pacaso's Marnie Blanco on why co-ownership is poised for a big 2024
Pacaso's senior vice president of industry relations sat down with Inman ahead of Inman Connect New York next week to share the vacation-home platform's big expansion plans for the new year
by Ben Verde Jan 18
NFX leads $80M round for Overmoon's vacation home fintech
Those wanting to sell a home to Overmoon can choose to do a 721 Exchange, allowing a property owner to conduct a tax-deferred exchange for shares in a REIT, or real estate investment trust
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 16
Vacasa gives Matterport multiyear marketing deal
The vacation home company hired the digital twin creator in a multiyear contract to help market its global portfolio of vacation homes under management
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 30
Vacation home solution Summer weathers autumn with $18M
Leading the round was QED and Viola Group alongside a $50M debt facility from Setpoint Capital, according to TechCrunch. The company has raised a total of $30M
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 13
Vacation home demand near 7-year low due to costs, employer policies
Mortgage-rate locks on second homes were down 47% from pre-pandemic levels in August as market factors have made owning a second home more costly and complicated in the last year
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 14
Far Homes new financing tool helps Mexico seem much closer
The solution will allow users to search within a network of reputable, verified lending sources that can customize mortgage needs accordingly, the company said
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 25
Pacaso launches luxury home fund for accredited real estate investors
The co-ownership platform is now offering a 2-year, 10% annualized promissory note backed by luxury real estate with investors receiving quarterly interest payments, according to Pacaso
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 25
Pacaso firms up co-ownership union with HomeServices of America
Pacaso’s model gives luxury agents something new to offer clients, as well as opens their representation services to buyers who were once shut out of the traditional second-home market
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 15
Pacaso ventures into New York's Hudson Valley, joins with NevelHaus
Each of NevelHaus' carriage house designs are infused with modernism, characterized by open floor plans and floor-to-ceiling glass openings, meant for simple living
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 7
In tug-of-war between New York and Florida, the boss may have final say
Homeowners who fled Manhattan to Florida during the pandemic are responding to pressure from employers to return to offices in New York. Faced with sun and sand, some aren't ready
Ember moves to allow owners to use shares as short-term rentals
Ember Flex represents a shift for the co-ownership startup, which sells one-eighth shares of luxury homes in vacation markets across the West
by Taylor Anderson Aug 25
Natural disasters pose growing risk to vacation-homebuyers
The vast majority of recently purchased vacation homes are exposed to risk from storms and heat. Floods are an increasing concern
by Daniel Houston Jul 5