BuzzBuzzHome provides an online database for new home construction and residential areas.[1] The company is based in Toronto and has offices in Vancouver, New York City and Los Angeles.
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| Industry | Online database Real estate |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 |
| Founder | Matthew Slutsky Cliff Peskin |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Area served | United States and Canada |
| Parent | Zonda Home |
| Website | www |
For consumers, BuzzBuzzHome offers a free wiki-powered database of information regarding new developments in the United States and Canada including pricing, floor plans, renderings, and information on the builder and developer. BuzzBuzzHome also serves as a marketing tool for developers, brokers, and marketing agencies. BuzzBuzzHome employs research staff who update developer pages, and the wiki format of the website allows registered developers to update their own listings directly. For an additional monthly fee, developers can have their projects featured prominently.[1]
History
editBuzzBuzzHome was founded in 2009 by Matthew Slutsky and Cliff Peskin in Toronto.[2][3][4][5]
In 2012, the company opened an office in New York City, its first in the United States.[1][6][2]
In March 2018, the company launched a platform to sign sales contracts and pay deposits for new home purchases online.[7][8]
In April 2021, the company was acquired by Zonda Home,[9][10][11] was rebranded as Livabl, and launched in April 2023.[12]
References
edit- ^ a b c Fung, Amanda (August 13, 2012). "Canadian outfit brings buzz to residential market". Crain Communications.
- ^ a b Ladurantaye, Steve (June 1, 2011). "Top 10 companies: BuzzBuzzHome". The Globe and Mail.
- ^ Samtani, Hiten (March 2014). "Standout social media start-ups". The Real Deal.
- ^ Bury, Erin (September 24, 2012). "Great people help you go global". Financial Post.
- ^ "Member Profile: Matthew Slutsky, President and Co-Founder of BuzzBuzzHome". Urban Land Institute. April 30, 2018.
- ^ Banjoko, Kimberley (May–June 2010). "FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND CANADIAN WEB SITE OFFERS FREE RESIDENTIAL- DEVELOPMENT LISTINGS FOR NATION·S TOP CITIES". Luxury Homes Quarterly – via Issuu.
- ^ BONDARENKO, VERONIKA (March 7, 2018). "BuzzBuzzHome launches new button for paying initial deposits online". Bradley Inman.
- ^ "The online condo deposit is finally here". The Real Deal. March 8, 2018.
- ^ CARTER, MATT (April 30, 2021). "BuzzBuzzHome acquired by new home data provider Zonda". Bradley Inman.
- ^ "Zonda Acquires Canadian Listings Platform BuzzBuzzHome" (Press release). Business Wire. April 30, 2021.
- ^ Chen, I-Chun (April 30, 2021). "Zonda buys Canadian listings platform BuzzBuzzHome". American City Business Journals.
- ^ "Zonda Launches Livabl - A Comprehensive Listing Platform For New Construction Homes". April 19, 2023.