Sherman Bridge launches fix-and-flip investor loan marketplace
Underwriting engine helps investors compare options with 15 lenders offering short-term loans for rehabbing and flipping or renting single-family homes in 48 markets in all but 12 US states
by Matt Carter Nov 1
Picket's $20M Series B a sign of proptech growth in SFR
With focus on single-family rental category, Picket calls itself a 'provider of integrated technology and services for residential real estate investing, management and resident experience'
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 20
US median rent rose 11% in 2021 due to inflation
Rents increased 3 times the rate of a normal year, in which rents might rise 3-4% overall, according to a new report from online rental marketplace Dwellsy
Olshan Properties, Atlas among Renter's Trust Awards winners
The awards by rental fintech company Obligo celebrate property management partners that treat renters fairly and earn 'positive sentiment at move-out' by renters
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 27
Apartment List raises $50 million to add more kinds of listings
In a quest to become the Zillow of rentals, Apartment List will display more listings from individual owners—not just giant apartment complexes
by Emma Hinchliffe Jan 18
Fannie Mae takes step that may fuel single-family rental growth
Fannie Mae agrees to guarantee $1B of debt backed by single-family rentals
by Teke Wiggin Jan 27
A father welcoming his son with open arms
6 reasons why we might be seeing more inventory soon
by Steve Cook Jan 3
Wall Street
Invitation Homes filed confidentially for an IPO on November 30
by Amber Taufen Dec 6
Hedge funds and rental houses: The beginning of the end of a bad idea
A penny laying on the ground, partly buried in soil.
Startup lets investors buy single-family rentals online
by Teke Wiggin Mar 14
Homesnap upgrade improves access to single-family rental data
App provides rental home data sourced only from MLSs and agents
by Erik Pisor Feb 17
Why renting is a growth opportunity for years to come
Homeownership continues multiyear decline as number of renter households hits 20-year high
by Don Ganguly Sep 3
Future homebuyers more likely to rent single-family homes
Freddie Mac: Satisfaction with renting plays a role in whether consumers jump into homeownership
by Erik Pisor Sep 1
CoreLogic enhances single-family rental estimator
Aggregated, standardized data provides national insight for investors
by Erik Pisor Jul 8
Blackstone Group, America's No. 1 homeowner, is changing the real estate industry
B2R's $230M loan securitization deal will trickle down to everyone in the industry
by Greg Rand Apr 7