3 ways real estate agents can help renters become homeowners

Here’s how three real estate agents in three distinct markets — New York City, Chicago and Fargo — are helping renters make their dreams come true. Continue reading

Vacasa now largest vacation rental company in North America

Vacasa has become the largest vacation rental management company in North America after the acquiring Oasis Collections, a home-sharing company.  Continue reading

Rental platform Zumper raises $46M to build out its product, hire employees

The Series C funding round will help the San Francisco startup with its in-progress online service for connecting renters to landlords Continue reading

Don’t blame baby boomers for surging home prices: Trulia

Baby boomers have no sway on the affordability of housing in major markets like San Francisco and New York City, according to a new study. Continue reading

Home values continued to rise in July, but at slower rate: Zillow

Median home values increased 8 percent year-over-year, to $218,000 in July, but in 20 of the 35 largest markets growth slowed modestly, according to Zillow. Continue reading

Hong Kong millennials are skirting the law to avoid sky-high rent

With the median home costing 19.4 times more than median household income, Millennials in Hong Kong are taking desperate measures to live in the city. Continue reading

Smart access startup Latch raises $70 million

Smart access startup Latch raised $70 million in a Series B round of funding, the company announced Wednesday. Led by Brookfield Ventures, the funding arrives alongside a deal to install Latch locks at Brookfield Properties’ new multi-family developmen… Continue reading