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Lauren August 18, 2020
After COVID-19 paused travel, short-term rentals actually fared much better than hotels year-over-year, a new study said. As of June 21, 
Lauren August 17, 2020
Due to a softening market and a substantial increase in residents working from home (84% of apartment residents, per Amenify data), apartment operators are looking for ways to drive retention through exclusive services. Sid Lakireddy, President at Anchor Valley Partners said, "Renters today want a lifestyle, and food is something that more than 90% of our residents ...
Lauren August 12, 2020
Airbnb Inc. is close to filing to go public in a move that would underscore a surprising rebound for the home-sharing giant and the IPO market. The company plans to file IPO paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission later this month, laying the groundwork for a potential listing before the end of the year, according to people familiar with the matter. 
Lauren August 12, 2020

It was a happy accident that Parkline Chicago, a forthcoming 26-story complex in the Loop, will feature a “touchless experience” for residents upon entry. As they walk through the front doors, onto the elevator and into their apartment or condo, they won’t touch a thing. It’s one of the features that Parkline and two other n...

Lauren August 11, 2020
Even on a good day, more than half of U.S. workers are unhappy in their jobs. During the coronavirus pandemic, recent studies reveal that percentage is even higher.  Now, as more companies are offering their employees the option to work from home "indefinitely," managers, HR and business owners are forced to consider this caveat: Studies have found that remote workers tend to be more disengaged a...
Lauren August 10, 2020
As a first-time attendee at the CREtech Global Summit, I was anxious to immerse myself in the real estate tech world at a conference center in Austin, TX. As with every other event like this, postponing and then eventually switching it to online-only was the safest choice. Fortunately, the organizers did a good job by putting together a schedule of top-notc...
Lauren August 10, 2020
Overall, Zillow's net loss widened to $84.4 million during the second quarter, compared to $71.9 million a year ago. The losses are tied to its expensive bet on iBuying, which Barton has described as its “moonshot” opportunity.
Lauren August 06, 2020
SAN FRANCISCOAug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Amenify, a marketplace for services within luxury apartment buildings, recently announced the addition of contactless delivery for Lunch and Dinner. In select markets, the company is delivering fresh, high-quality meals that are handmade each day by professional chefs.
Lauren August 04, 2020
A new real estate tech company is providing off-market listings to renters. Southern California-based PocketList is an apartment rental platform that provides rental listings before they are widely marketed, giving the renters a leg up on snagging the best housing. But, it isn’t only renters that are benefitting. Landlords will see vacancies fill faster, creating more stable occupancy and cash...
Lauren July 24, 2020
New investments from Alphabet Inc.’s Google and from Apple Inc. offer the first detailed look at how the big technology companies are following through on their pledges