Author Archives: Ben Verde

AirDNA acquires vacation property management software Uplisting

By Ben Verde | January 9, 2024 - 9:55 pm |January 9, 2024 Uncategorized

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The acquisition represents AirDNA’s first foray into the day-to-day operations of short-term rental properties. Continue reading →

Rent falls for 3rd straight month, thanks to new inventory

By Ben Verde | January 9, 2024 - 5:38 pm |January 9, 2024 Uncategorized

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The median asking rent fell 0.8 percent year over year during the last month of 2023, according to a new report by Redfin, which attributes the fall to an increase in supply. Continue reading →

Professor who predicted urban ‘doom loop’ sees NYC exception

By Ben Verde | January 8, 2024 - 6:31 pm |January 8, 2024 Uncategorized

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Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh, whose 2022 paper inspired debate about the future of big cities, says things now seem to be looking up for New York City. Continue reading →

This city in upstate New York is Zillow’s hottest market of 2024

By Ben Verde | January 4, 2024 - 9:36 pm |January 4, 2024 Uncategorized

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Zillow is again predicting that more affordable markets will be the ones to watch in 2024, with Buffalo, New York, taking the top spot. Continue reading →

A piece of the San Francisco Bay could be yours for $25M

By Ben Verde | January 4, 2024 - 5:33 pm |January 4, 2024 Uncategorized

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The only private island in San Francisco Bay is up for a sale with a $25 million price tag. Red Rock Island is a six-acre vacant hill just off the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge north of the city.  Continue reading →

27-year Burger King employee buys 1st home after TikTok fame

By Ben Verde | January 3, 2024 - 10:58 pm |January 3, 2024 Uncategorized

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Kevin Ford achieved viral status for never missing a day of work during 27 years and was able to purchase his first home through a subsequent fundraising campaign. Continue reading →

Rentals startup Frontdesk lays off all staff after failed funding round

By Ben Verde | January 3, 2024 - 5:38 pm |January 3, 2024 Uncategorized

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All 200 full-time staff members along with contractors and part-time staff were dismissed during “a two-minute Google Meet call.” Continue reading →

Pandemic relocation boom wanes as remote work, cheap houses fade

By Ben Verde | January 2, 2024 - 5:41 pm |January 2, 2024 Uncategorized

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The share of U.S. homebuyers looking to move to a different city declined for the third straight month in November, according to a new report from Redfin. Continue reading →

The listings Inman writers couldn’t stop thinking about this year

By Ben Verde | December 29, 2023 - 10:00 am |December 29, 2023 Uncategorized

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From a French chateau to a two-flat in Chicago, here are some listings that caught the eye of Inman’s writers this year. Continue reading →

Zillow files antitrust lawsuit against 2 major MLSs

By Ben Verde | December 27, 2023 - 10:48 pm |December 27, 2023 Uncategorized

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The listings portal filed a complaint in U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona against Arizona Regional MLS and MLS Inc. for what it asserts are violations of federal antitrust law. Continue reading →