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

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