Thumbtack’s mobile task scheduling and consumer-first real estate care solution overlaps well with RentRedi’s iOS and Android applications by offering landlords and tenants a consistent vertical user experience.
Category: News Brief
In 2024, VCs focused on ‘quality over quantity’: CRETI
In total, real estate technology entrepreneurs landed $15.1 billion in funds for their ideas on how to improve the industry, according to CRETI’s 2024 Proptech Venture Capital Analysis.
Santa’s North Pole home gets magical makeover by Revive
Mrs. Claus’ dream kitchen features a custom black and brass Lacanche French range, Denali quartzite countertops and pine-green cabinetry, perfect for baking Santa’s cookies and preparing holiday feasts.
Are you a DINK? This luxe Brooklyn building is NOT about the kids
655 Union Street is making an effort to appeal to younger dual-income, no-kids couples — colloquially known as “DINKs” — with an array of amenities for more mature residents.
Land id rolls out Land id Pro with real estate professionals in mind
The company is reshuffling its product line in a bid to distinguish between tools that can assist with research on listings and larger-scale efforts that depend on Land id’s mapping technology.
After accident, Utah Realtor raises alarm over kids at home showings
Some parents enjoy having children involved in the decision-making process of buying a home by accompanying them on showings. But is it worth the risk? One Utah-based Realtor says no.
Lamacchia Realty finalizes Stone Ridge Properties acquisition
The acquisition of the Massachusetts-based brokerage marks Lamacchia Realty’s 10th acquisition in the state over the past 16 months, adding offices in Newburyport and Amesbury.
Housing costs force Americans earning less than $50K to sacrifice
Nearly three-quarters of U.S. residents earning less than $50,000 annually are struggling to keep up with monthly rent or mortgage payments, causing many to make dramatic sacrifices to stay afloat.
Ty Warner’s Four Seasons Hotel NY reopens as city’s priciest stay
The 52-story hotel at 57 East 57th Street had been shuttered during the pandemic, with the property temporarily repurposed to house first responders, only to later have its staff furloughed. However, the reason for its extended closure remains undisclosed, though reports suggest ongoing disputes between Warner and the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Management company, which manages the properties.
Choosing these paint shades could cost homesellers thousands
While a new coat of paint can transform a home, it can also work against you if the colors don’t resonate with potential buyers. According to a report from Fixr, the 2024 paint color trends are in, and listing agents are weighing in on how certain hues can impact a home’s value.