Livabl provides an

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for new

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s. Founded in 2009 as BuzzBuzzHome, the company is based in Toronto and has offices in

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. For consumers, Livabl offers a free

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-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. Livabl also serves as a marketing tool for developers,

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s, and marketing agencies. Livabl employs research staff who update developer pages, and the

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.

History

BuzzBuzzHome was founded in 2009 by Matthew Slutsky and Cliff Peskin in Toronto. In 2012, the company opened an office in New York City, its first in the United States. In March 2018, the company launched a platform to sign sales contracts and pay deposits for new home purchases online. In April 2021, the company was acquired by

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, and was rebranded as Livabl in April 2022.

References

External links

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