Monthly Archives: October 2019

Growing number of homeowners feel ‘house rich and cash poor’

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Stagnant wage growth and booming costs of living are stressing homeowners, according to a new HomeTap study released Tuesday. Continue reading →

Invasion of the iSquatters: What happens when iBuyer self-tours go wrong?

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iBuyers including Opendoor and Offerpad have drawn tech-savvy squatters who gain access to homes through company apps in a bid to find shelter or abuse drugs. Continue reading →

Age-Forward Cities for 2030: The Big Challenge

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By 2030, roughly three of every five people on the planet will live in cities. How prepared are cities to serve their older residents? Based on a report released today, Age-Forward Cities for 2030, the answer seems to be: not very. But, according to th… Continue reading →

WeWork’s Neumann offered $1.7B to walk, Softbank gets 80% stake

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Softbank will bail out the co-working giant to the tune of nearly $10 billion while news outlets report that founder Adam Neumann has been offered a $1.7 billion exit package. Continue reading →

Following tech peers, Facebook pledges $1B to affordable housing

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The commitment from the social network comes amid accusations of worsening housing affordability and a wider tech backlash. Continue reading →

IRenter Blueground raises another $50M

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Blueground, a proxy landlord that rents apartments from landlords and then subleases them to business travelers and well-heeled new arrivals, has raised an additional $50 million in a Series B funding round. Continue reading →

Rural Fire Departments Try to Hold On to Older Firefighters

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When I recently made my long-sought move to the country life in upstate New York, it was comforting to note that our new property is perched on a wooded hill, just above the local firehouse. But something became increasingly evident in driving through … Continue reading →

When the Internet Is ‘The Other Woman’

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At this point in my advancing years, I don’t expect wild, creative or frequent sex. I do, however, count on the morning kiss. By that, I mean the unarousing, but sweet, pressing of lips that my husband and I exchange to greet the day and each other. On… Continue reading →

Vacasa wraps up purchase of Wyndham Vacation Rentals

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Vacation rental startup Vacasa announced today that it has wrapped up a massive deal to acquire Wyndham Vacation Rentals, in the process growing its total portfolio to include tens of thousands of units. Continue reading →