Lesson Learned: Have the patience to let your dreams come to fruition

Real estate agents across the nation share stories of the lessons they’ve learned during their time in the industry. This week: Find out how NYC’s Richard Wheeler went from nightlife fixture to real estate strategist. Continue reading

Rental property startup Doorvest unveils selling arm and $39M round

The funding round will help the rental homeownership startup add hires, expand into new Sun Belt markets and invest in its product and technology, according to an announcement. Continue reading

Imagine a $28K fee for furniture. The reality for Berlin renters is ugly

Two months after passing a referendum to control rents, Berliners are battling extreme leasing fees, which include thousands of dollars upfront for furniture, appliances and kitchen cabinets. Continue reading

Rental lead converter Zuma emerges from beta, raises $6.7M

Zuma’s software flattens traditional lead qualification and follow-up processes using on-demand engagement methods to qualify prospects as leads, arrange appointments and determine best practices for ongoing lead nurture. Continue reading

Real estate investors bought record-breaking number of homes in Q3

Investors purchased a record 18.2 percent of U.S. homes, amounting to a new high of $63.6 billion in homes during the third quarter of 2021, according to a new Redfin analysis released Monday. Continue reading

Pacaso gallops into Wyoming’s top luxury market

Aspiring owners in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, can now take advantage of the unique ownership model devised by co-founders Austin Allison, who developed dotloop and sold it to Zillow, and former Zillow CEO, Spencer Rascoff. Continue reading

Workforce co-living startup PadSplit hauls in $20.5M

PadSplit, an Atlanta-based housing model that formalizes workforce co-living in single-family homes, has secured $20.5 million in Series B financing with backing in part from Mark Cuban Companies and Citi. Continue reading

Roofstock’s new tool lets investors purchase shares in rental homes

Now through December, investors will have access to a limited time offer of investing in Roofstock One shares for $1,000. After that, the minimum investment will start at $5,000. Continue reading

Airbnb revenue and income hit an all-time high in Q3

As pent-up travel demand and the ability to work remotely came to a head, the company’s revenue increased 67 percent year over year, and income surged 280 percent year over year. Continue reading

Vrbo drove Expedia Group to surpass Q3 earnings expectations

Expedia Group’s CEO said the short-term rental platform was “a particular highlight” that helped the company’s strong performance during the quarter. Continue reading