Zillow economist identifies 11 cities primed for real estate investors
Zillow Chief Economist Skylar Olsen said these markets are ideal cities for real estate investors to purchase properties in the coming years
by Ben Verde Mar 12
How to combine short, medium and long-term real estate investments
SparkRental co-founder G. Brian Davis on why you need to balance your portfolio with a variety of investment styles and terms
by G. Brian Davis Mar 12
Rent prices post highest annual increase in over a year: Redfin
The median asking rent in the United States rose 2.2% year over year to $1,981 in February, the largest annual gain since January 2023 and a 0.9% increase compared to the month before
by Ben Verde Mar 11
Negotiating short sales is a crucial skill for real estate agents
With some areas seeing rising prices and low supply, Clever's Luke Babich writes, many would-be homeowners are looking into unconventional routes to homeownership, including short sales
by Luke Babich Mar 11
These are the markets where rent growth will be strongest in 2024
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Multifamily investors can thrive even during periods of more moderate growth by understanding their renters, markets and properties, Michael Zaransky writes
by Michael Zaransky Mar 11
Matt Beall: Hawaii's market is 'extraordinarily strained'
The Hawaii Life CEO said after pandemic demand and the Maui fires, inventory has been sparse. But he also said the market is returning to seasonality, and community involvement is at a high
Appeals court rules Chicago transfer tax hike can move ahead
Voters are set to decide on March 19 whether they want to quadruple the tax buyers pay on real estate purchases above $1.5M. Realtors say it amounts to a secret tax and rent hike
by Taylor Anderson Mar 6
Tiny home generates big demand from desperate Las Vegas renters
A 160-square-foot backyard residence in the Las Vegas Valley asking $950 a month has received over 100 inquiries from tenants
by Ben Verde Mar 5
Brick Underground saved from folding by last-minute buyer
The New York City-based real estate news site, a resource for buyers, sellers and renters, briefly ceased publication last week before announcing Monday it had been acquired
by Taylor Anderson Mar 5
Are there still buying opportunities in suburban multifamily?
Suburban multifamily housing continues its growth surge, particularly in the single-family and build-to-rent markets, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes
by Michael Zaransky Mar 5
Harry Macklowe asks $38M for 'unlivable' Hamptons home
The all-white mansion on the shores of Georgica Pond boasts 951 feet of frontage on the exclusive waterfront — but can't legally be lived in
by Ben Verde Mar 4
Airbnb reports surge in bookings for the April 8 solar eclipse
Cities within the path of totality for the eclipse on April 8 are experiencing a 1,000% increase in searches for the short term rentals
by Ben Verde Mar 4
Mexicali becomes a tiny home capital with new Samara factory
The accessory dwelling unit startup launched in 2022 by an Airbnb cofounder announced this week that it is taking its manufacturing operations in-house
by Ben Verde Mar 1
Got an ugly listing? New Western's got a new solution
The new Podium program aims to give agents an easy way to sell their most difficult properties to New Western's pool of more than 200K investors
by Ben Verde Feb 29
LeFrak sues NYC housing court as evictions slow to 'surreal' crawl
The LeFrak Organization claims that the courts have failed in their duty to hear housing disputes efficiently and fairly
by Ben Verde Feb 27
Rent is falling fastest in markets that added the most new supply
Rent is now 0.7% lower for one-bedroom rentals nationwide than it was a year ago, but some markets are still seeing significant increases, new report shows
by Taylor Anderson Feb 27