Blueground raises $20 million for flexible apartment rentals

Blueground, the startup providing turnkey flexible rental apartments, has raised $20 million in a round led by Athens-based VentureFriends, with participation from Endeavor Catalyst, Dubai’s Jabbar Internet Group, and serial entrepreneur Kevin Ryan. Ryan – who helped found MongoDB, Gilt Groupe, Zola, and others – will also join Blueground’s Board of Directors. It’s no secret […]

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Tiger Global and Ant Financial lead $500M investment in China’s shared housing startup Danke

A Chinese startup that’s taking a dorm-like approach to urban housing just raised $500 million as its valuation jumped over $2 billion. Danke Apartment, whose name means “eggshell” in Chinese, closed the Series C round led by returning investor Tiger Global Management and newcomer Ant Financial, Alibaba’s e-payment and financial affiliate controlled by Jack Ma. […]

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If you wanna live in this dream apartment building, you must own a dog

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I’m packing my bags and my imaginary dog, and I’m moving to Denmark immediately.

Niels Martin Viuff, a Danish entrepreneur, is building an apartment complex that requires tenants to own a pupper. The dream for any dog lover. 

According to a report from The Local, the building will be called “Hundehuset,” which translates to “the Dog House.” It will be constructed in the Frederikssund Municipality on the island of Zealand in eastern Denmark.

“There is demand from some dog owners who are tired of there being so many places where dogs are not allowed,” Viuff told The Local.  Read more…

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Rhino is getting rid of security deposits for rental apartments

 Arguably the most frustrating part of renting an apartment, especially in an expensive city like New York, is dealing with the security deposit. One startup wants to make renting easier by getting rid of security deposits, with a solution that is beneficial for both renters and landlords. Here’s how it works: For a monthly fee Rhino provides your landlord with an insurance policy which… Read More

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Ira Glass’ NYC apartment listing as an episode of ‘This American Life’

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Hi, this is Ira Glass. Today’s topic: My apartment

With my one-bedroom, 1,020-square-foot Chelsea apartment currently up for sale, we thought it would be a good moment to shut out politics and global events for a second to look inward, to something more intrinsic to our everyday needs as human beings: home. 

Ira Glass' actual apartment in Chelsea.

Ira Glass’ actual apartment in Chelsea.

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From WBEZ Chicago, it’s This American Life, distributed by Public Radio International.

If you’re looking for a place to crash in New York, stay with us.

[MUSIC – “OUR HOUSE” BY MADNESS]

Ira Glass' actual kitchen and lounge room. Classy AF.

Ira Glass’ actual kitchen and lounge room. Classy AF.

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You can now use Facebook Marketplace to look for an apartment

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If you’re in the market for a new apartment, you might be able to find the perfect match using the world’s largest social network.

Starting today, Facebook users can browse housing rental units on Marketplace. 

The listings come from Apartment List and Zumper, two websites that aggregate rental listings from across the Internet. 

Facebook told Mashable in an emailed statement that the two sites offer “hundreds of thousands of house and apartment rentals” that users can browse. Sellers can also upload photos of their properties directly to Facebook.  Read more…

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