Why real estate offers the biggest opportunity to new tech companies

It’s no secret that startups are risky business, but the real estate industry has a tradition of holding the door open for new tech. Expert Georg Chmiel weighs in on how this means big opportunities for burgeoning companies looking to make an impact. Continue reading

Brown Harris Stevens appoints property management director

The New York City-based brokerage has named Richard Horovitz as its residential property management division’s senior vice president and director of residential property management. Continue reading

Realty One Group’s rental agents add RentSpree to tech stack

RentSpree’s property technology allows agents to support landlord clients and begin to build relationships with tenants as they begin their journey towards homeownership. Continue reading

ManyRoofs seeks to offer value for investors, brokers and tenants

Startup offers tenant placement services at a lower price, plans to roll out full suite of tech to make renting better for all parties. Continue reading

Airbnb declares ‘new world of travel’ as bookings surge in Q1 earnings

The short-term rental platform posted a $19 million net loss for the first quarter of 2022, a significant improvement over the same period last year, according to earnings released Tuesday. Continue reading

Single-family rental management firm Poplar Homes lands $53M

Poplar Homes, a technology-driven property management company for investors and landlords of single-family rentals, raised $53 million in a round of Series B financing. Continue reading

How to boost renter engagement with Google Business Profiles

Property managers seeking to gain attention from a wider pool of renters in 2022 have an opportunity to double down on Google Business Profiles, a new study shows. Continue reading

Olshan Properties, Atlas among Renter’s Trust Awards winners

The awards by rental fintech company Obligo celebrate property management partners that treat renters fairly and earn “positive sentiment at move-out” by renters. Continue reading

AI property management startup MeetElise raises $23.5M in Series B

MeetElise reported that the new funds will go toward hiring, product expansion and the company’s movement into adjacent verticals. In total, MeetElise has raised $32 million in funding. Continue reading

Rental lead engagement features drive value, potential of Zuma: Tech Review

Zuma also works in unison with many of the apartment industry’s lead generation platforms, such as Apartment List, Zillow and Apartments.com. Continue reading