First American bets big on next-generation proptech investments 

The nation’s second-largest title insurer has invested in 16 venture-funded companies valued at $669 million after gains on Offerpad, Orchard, Sundae and Pacaso. Continue reading

Second home market trends: What agents need to know

This new report looks at transaction volume, as measured by second home mortgage rate locks, and median purchase prices for the top 50 2nd home markets across the U.S. Continue reading

Pacaso now accepting cryptocurrency for luxury home shares

Luxury home investment platform Pacaso announced it will now allow its investors to use multiple forms of cryptocurrency. Property investors can partition their investment as well, using a digital currency as a down payment and traditional financing fo… Continue reading

Pacaso launches second-home co-ownership in Park City, Utah

Pacaso, the fast-growing platform facilitating co-ownership in vacation homes, announced its expansion into the ski community of Park City, Utah. Continue reading

Tap into the red-hot second home market

Today’s second home buyers are passing on condos, meaning competition and prices for single-family vacation homes in hot markets are way up. Buyers also want to spend more time in their second homes and aren’t interested in renting them out.
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Pacaso backlash draws on amid latest funding round

Pacaso’s new cushy pot of cash and investor backing can’t buy away the company’s troubles with some vocal protesters located in Northern California. Continue reading

Pacaso raises $125M with Softbank-led Series C round

The company’s model allows multiple parties to co-own luxury second-homes in locations such as Lake Tahoe, Aspen, Napa and Malibu. It operates in 25 markets to date. Continue reading

A new wave of luxury buyers: Business models and trends to watch

The new wave of luxury real estate buyers has changed the playing field. The good news is that top luxury professionals in the industry have insights that’ll help you take advantage of the opportunities it presents. Continue reading

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