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

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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 →

Lessen hits unicorn status with $170M Series B

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The new funding round of $170 million, for a total of $214 million raised, pushes Lessen into “unicorn” status, meaning its valuation has topped $1 billion. It’s the second industry player in November to earn the title. Continue reading →

Renting vs. buying: Here are some points to ponder 

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Given current market conditions, there really are no bargains, so it comes down to what a given individual wants — financially and personally. Here’s what to consider in the buying versus renting debate. Continue reading →

Inman Review: RentSpree’s tools make quick work of tenant challenges

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RentSpree’s founders noticed a leak in the workflow stream and built something not just to patch it — but to augment the entire leasing process. It has more than 400,000 users and 100 industry partners. Continue reading →

Jacksonville apartment property website wins Webby honor

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A website built for an apartment property in Florida was one of three in the world to be awarded as a 2021 Webby Honoree at the International Academy of Digital Arts and Science’s 25th Annual Webby Awards. Continue reading →

Zumper fast-tracks online tour tools, presses on with hiring plans

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The nation’s largest rental search and transaction platform has pushed up the launch of new online tour tools to counter the “coronavirus market.” HUD’s call to delay evictions could have long-standing impact on property market. Continue reading →

It’s more affordable to own than rent almost anywhere in the US

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Long-term, owning is more affordable than renting almost anywhere in the country, according to a new report released by home search platform Homesnap. Continue reading →

The Real Word: What’s the No. 1 mistake millennials are making? Renting

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Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, they’ll cover renting versus buying for millennials, Keller Williams ending profit sharing for defectors and how The Broke Agent is using … Continue reading →

Almost half of all homeowners will move in the next decade: report

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Americans plan to move to more affordable places, for job opportunities and to be closer to their children, among other reasons. Continue reading →

Leasing startup Landing scores $30M in cash and debt

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The company launched last fall and allows people to easily move between properties it operates in nine cities in the United States. Continue reading →