December 2, 2022
Renter’s Paradise: Marriott’s newly released flex apartments.
The real estate heavy-hitters are coming for digital nomads.
It seems that the desire to live and move fluidly was not a passing COVID fad—and major landlords and platforms are taking note. They’re making moves to allow renters to easily live anywhere, anytime, with all the frills.
Airbnb is launching a platform dedicated to renters, just announced this week. They’ve partnered with 175 Airbnb-friendly buildings to allow for short-term stays across 25 major markets.
Related has introduced The Set in Hudson Yards (its first location), a “hospitality-inspired rental experience” with options for furnished units, short-term leases, and five-star services.
Marriott is also launching a new residential brand, The Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy, an extended-stay brand offering serviced apartments in the US and Canada.
If this concept sounds familiar, you’ve probably stayed at a Sonder, Landing, or Placemakr before… Hopefully these Davids are ready to take on Goliath.
Could 12-month leases and empty box apartments become a thing of the past?
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MUST-READS
10 People Transforming Real Estate // Business Insider
The Architecture of the Metaverse (so far) // ArchDaily
The Housing Crisis is Breaking People’s Brains // The Atlantic
How Housing Investments Can Create Wealth for Investors – and Tenants // Impact Alpha
This Food Bank Is Designed to Remove the Stigma Often Tied to Seeking Help // Metropolis
Hyundai wants to help you put solar and batteries in your home // The Verge
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IDEA SPOTLIGHT
Matter
Matter is an interoperability standard designed to solve many of today’s smart home headaches. It’s a specification for how devices should talk to each other, allowing homeowner and developers to future-proof their tech and use multiple brands. Developed and run by the Connectivity Standards Alliance, Matter is supported by Apple, Google, and Amazon as well as major manufacturers such as Samsung and LG.
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