pet screening for rental
Setting clear expectations and conducting thorough assessments allows landlords and property managers to accommodate responsible pet owners, Ryan Barone writes
by Ryan Barone Aug 22
A due diligence checklist to protect your fixer-upper investment
Fixer-uppers can be great investments, even in challenging real estate markets, but only if you know what to look for
by Andrew Reichek Aug 14
The leadership playbook: Stay ahead in a fast-moving market
In hypercompetitive, low inventory markets, Jack Gross writes, success boils down to innovation, adaptability, a return to fundamentals and a commitment to agent education
by Jack Gross Jul 23
Here's what a Redfin data journalist learned from taking a $25K bath on the sale of his house
Senior data journalist Mark Worley co-authored a new report that shows roughly 6% of US homeowners risk selling at a loss. The analysis hit close to home; he and his wife did exactly that
by Mark Worley Jul 21
Hive MLS hires RentSpree to assist members
Hive MLS CEO Daniel Jones said RentSpree’s "integration helps our members move faster, work smarter, and better serve their clients in the growing rental space"
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 8
Home sweet profit: How vacation rentals fuel local economies
Opinion
Short-term rental expert Julie Brinkman sees vacation rentals as economic drivers that enrich communities as they generate income for homeowners
by Julie Brinkman Jun 27
New York brokers double down on FARE Act opposition as city fights back
The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), the New York State Association of Realtors, real estate brokerages and landlords have appealed a lower court's decision to toss their free speech claims against the broker fee law
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 26
TurboTenant, Rent Butter integrate to smooth tenant screening
The integration will embed 'near-instant' credit, background checks into the application process, removing it as a secondary, stand-alone action in the application ecosystem, the companies say
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 18
Hamptons summer rentals way down amid market uncertainty
Rental demand for ultra-luxury properties in the beach market is down as much as 75% this year, according to local brokers, due to economic volatility and poor spring weather
Location Marketing
Renters often make living decisions based on an apartment’s proximity to retail and lifestyle amenities. Local Logic’s software surfaces data and insights to add value to sales efforts
by Craig C. Rowe May 28
Multifamily’s financial crossroads: What agents need to know
Dr. Jeff Richmond explains how market shifts in the multifamily sector can impact the broader market and your real estate business
by Jeff Richmond May 27
Supply constraints are reshaping the multifamily market’s trajectory
Multifamily investing expert Michael Zaransky reflects on the structural divergence between housing demand and the system’s ability to deliver new units under current economic conditions
by Michael Zaransky May 20
RentSpree, TransUnion partner in tenant screening
RentSpree is working with TransUnion to improve how leasing agents and property managers determine a lease applicant’s background
by Craig C. Rowe May 16
Zillow turned a profit in Q1 for the first time in years
The portal lifted its rental and mortgage segments in the first 3 months of 2025, earnings data released Wednesday shows. CEO Jeremy Wacksman said the gains came despite a tough market
by Jim Dalrymple II May 7
Here's why builders are slamming the brakes on new apartments
Building permits for multifamily units have plunged 27.1 percent from their pandemic-era highs, with new rentals now hitting the market at the slowest pace on record, according to Redfin
by Richelle Hammiel May 5
Airbnb touts resilience as guests spend $24B on travel in Q1
In its final quarter before it will unveil a major update this month, the short-term rental leader posted $154M in profit from 143.1M total bookings on the Airbnb platform
by Taylor Anderson May 1