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Vacasa raises $319M for expansion, tech enhancements

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Fast-growing vacation rental startup Vacasa announced this morning that it has raised $319 million in its latest funding round, helping drive its total valuation to more than $1 billion. 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 →

Barbie’s Malibu Dreamhouse is now on Airbnb for $60 a night

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In honor of the iconic doll’s 60th anniversary, the company is giving one person and three guests a chance to stay in the real-life Dreamhouse. Some of Barbie’s “most accomplished and entrepreneurial pals” will also stop by the villa during the stay. Continue reading →

Opendoor appoints new batch of executives, board members

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The new leaders — none of whom have backgrounds in real estate — have previous experience working at Amazon, Netflix, Hulu and in the venture capital industry. Continue reading →

Should you invest in property before and during a recession?

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The last recession saw housing prices plummet and foreclosures boom. As more and more economists forecast a recession in the next year, there’s probably many people wondering if now is a good time to invest in property. Continue reading →

Online retailer Wayfair to sell pre-designed sets of home furnishings

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The company believes the prospect of buying a room’s worth of furnishings and fixtures will appeal to property managers and short-term rental owners. Continue reading →