Zillow launches new reporting feature to help renters build credit
The new feature will allow renters who pay their rent through Zillow to have their on-time payments reported to a major credit bureau
by Ben Verde Jan 18
AirDNA acquires vacation property management software Uplisting
AirDNA functions as a data provider for Airbnb and VRBO. This acquisition represents AirDNA's first foray into the day-to-day operations of short-term rental properties
by Ben Verde Jan 9
For Rent sign in a window
The median asking rent fell 0.8% year over year during the last month of 2023, according to a new report by Redfin, which attributes the fall to an increase in supply
by Ben Verde Jan 9
Rentals startup Frontdesk lays off all staff after failed funding round
All 200 full-time staff members along with contractors and part-time staff were dismissed during 'a 2-minute Google Meet call'
by Ben Verde Jan 3
Real estate investing in 2023: The roller coaster continues
Rent began to reverse, office vacancy remained near record highs, banks failed and lending got tricky in 2023. Where are we headed next?
by Taylor Anderson Jan 2
Inventory boost expected to slow rent growth to 1.5%
A coming boost in apartment inventory is expected to dramatically slow rent growth in 2024; however, it's expected to still be a tough year for renters as affordability worsens
by Marian McPherson Jan 2
Colleen's AI property management solution automates rent collection
Colleen’s suite of products addresses a range of needs for managers in the multifamily space, including lease renewal engagement, rent submission and other lease term milestones
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 21
Now Landing, a partnership with ID verification solution CLEAR
Landing gives mobile professionals and digital nomads access to a wide array of apartments around the country for short-term stays
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 19
22 renters vie for each unit in America's toughest rental market
Miami saw an average of 22 renters compete for every available apartment in 2023, compared to a national average of just 9, according to a new report released earlier this week from RentCafe
by Ben Verde Dec 14
High-income renters are top prize as ownership hurdles pile up: Poll
Luring high-income renters into homeownership will only become more challenging as costs stay high, according to experts and a survey of US consumers conducted by Dig Insights and Inman
by Chris LeBarton Dec 13
Landing adds new management service to its flexible living model
Branded 'AutoPilot,' the new product gives Landing customers the option to use the company’s network as a customer base, for furnishing units, marketing vacancies and assisting tenants
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 7
How changes to CPI may provide better rent inflation insights
Investment expert and team leader Jen Berbas looks at how changes to the Consumer Price Index's rent measure offer insight into the direction of consumer housing costs
by Jen Berbas Dec 7
Real estate and money myths that even the rich get wrong
Investing in real estate provides an opportunity to become a millionaire. But you first need to wade through the fact and fiction around getting started
by G. Brian Davis Dec 5
How landlords are driving innovation in the proptech space
Ryan Barone, CEO of RentRedi, discusses the ways that landlords are embracing innovative property management solutions and driving development in the proptech sector
by Ryan Barone Dec 5
See inside Blondie singer Debbie Harry's 18th-century rental home
The 78-year-old Harry bought the 2-bed, 3-bath Connecticut home for $785K in 2016 — a discount from what it sold for at its peak
by Taylor Anderson Nov 30
RentSpree eyes Sunshine State's Stellar for latest MLS integration
RentSpree’s ApplyLink condenses the lead capture, tenant due diligence and application collection processes, and can be created in moments for Stellar members
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 29