Kocomo brings co-ownership model to luxury international homes

Kocomo has raised $56 million to further its mission of democratizing owning a luxury second home in popular vacation destinations like the Caribbean and Mexico. Continue reading

Spencer Rascoff launches food-forward app with his daughter

A year after cutting ties with Zillow, former CEO Spender Rascoff is launching a food-forward social media app with his daughter, Sophia. Continue reading

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. Continue reading

The future of second-home ownership is bright

Pacaso co-founder Austin Allison and The Agency CEO Mauricio Umansky talk about the future of second-home ownership as Americans prepare for a new normal. Continue reading

Pacaso launches grant equity referral program

Real estate agents, Pacaso employees and homeowners will receive 500 restricted stock units for every closed referral. Program members can cash in on their RSUs once Pacaso goes public or is sold. Continue reading

Facing backlash, Pacaso implements changes in NorCal

The second home co-ownership startup announced it will only buy homes valued at $2 million or more in Napa and Sonoma, and pledged a $20,000 donation to an affordable housing-related nonprofit for each Pacaso home sold. Continue reading

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. Continue reading

Pacaso taps dotloop exec Marnie Blanco to lead industry relations

Pacaso named Marnie Blanco as its vice president of industry relations on Thursday. She’ll oversee strategic industry partnerships and relations growth. Continue reading

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. Continue reading