Zillow, Redfin: Northeast and Midwest rental prices surging
Some Northeast and Midwestern markets saw double-digit increases in median asking rent, according to new data released Tuesday
by Richelle Hammiel Jul 11
4 ways to find your investment niche in multifamily real estate
By identifying a niche market and connecting with renters there, multifamily investors can build a successful business while providing renters with what they seek most, Michael Zaransky writes
by Michael Zaransky Jul 11
Multifamily building permits have dropped 30% since 2021: Redfin
Rising interest rates and market saturation have caused multifamily builders to slow the rate of new projects, according to a Redfin report published on Tuesday
by Marian McPherson Jul 9
5 tips for advertising rentals through portals and social media
RentRedi's Ryan Barone offers strategies for branding and marketing rental properties across a variety of digital platforms
by Ryan Barone Jul 9
Fraud allegations against rental owners reach new high
Regulators and prosecutors are cracking down on landlords who've falsified income and expense data on crucial loan documents, according to a new feature published by 'The Wall Street Journal'
by Marian McPherson Jul 8
RealPage lays off 4% of workforce amid ongoing lawsuits and probe
The layoffs include employees at various levels of the company and come as RealPage faces scrutiny from federal regulators, who claim its software allows landlords to collude on rent
by Taylor Anderson Jun 28
Lessen Copilot the latest in AI property management
Lessen trained its AI, called Copilot, with 15+ years of maintenance request data and millions of work orders
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 27
Zillow partners with Moody's on multifamily rental data
The partnership will give larger multifamily rental operators access to Moody's data on topics such as rents, vacancies and inventory
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 26
RentSpree inks latest of 6 Texas MLS deals with San Antonio MLS
'Our integration will streamline the rental process, making it faster and more efficient for everyone involved' — RentSpree CEO
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 25
Stop, collaborate, listen: Vanilla Ice is back with his top investment tips
After his music career faded, the 56-year-old rapper, born Robert Matthew Van Winkle, found a new calling: real estate investment. The 90s sensation offers 5 tips to succeed as as an investor
by Ben Verde Jun 25
Entrata buys Colleen AI in bid for property management autonomy
This is Entrata's second acquisition in 12 months, having bought Rent Dynamics in July 2023
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 21
RealPage breaks silence on federal price-fixing probe into Yardi system
CEO Dana Jones pushed back in a statement on Tuesday, saying RealPage isn't responsible for an undersupply of rentals, increased demand for homes or inflationary pressures shaping the market
by Ben Verde Jun 18
Legislation takes aim at hedge fund landlords — but challenges remain
Introduced in December, the 'End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act' has stalled but seeks to deter large investors from gobbling up single-family homes. Critics say it's misguided
by Ben Verde Jun 18
AppFolio ships updates to improve resident experience
Heavily supported by AI, the end-to-end multifamily housing operating system rests on Realm-X, designed to flatten and integrate daily activities for institutional apartment owners
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 18
The landlord’s guide to maximizing rental appeal
Strategic staging, smart improvements and simple touches go a long way in creating an inviting atmosphere that attracts tenants, RentRedi's Ryan Barone writes
by Ryan Barone Jun 18
How much longer can developer Michael Shvo push up prices?
The luxury developer has gambled by buying exclusive buildings and developing them into even more elite, expensive properties. Sales thus far don't clearly show that the gamble pays off
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 17