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
Vrbo slapped over Super Bowl ad after Airbnb complaint
Airbnb challenged the commercial, along with ads that included a ‘desperate’ and ‘confused’ billboard near Airbnb’s headquarters in San Francisco
by Taylor Anderson Apr 29
The importance of using a 5-pronged tenant screening process
Whether you manage one property or 10, implementing a structured screening process is one of the best investments you can make in your real estate business, Ryan Barone writes
by Ryan Barone Apr 29
Oren Alexander renting out Miami Beach home at $55K per month
The waterfront home on one of the Sunset Islands was listed for rent last week by Corcoran's Isaac Lustgarten, who previously worked with the Alexanders at Official. The home spans 4,267 SF
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 25
Tariffs, stalled construction threaten to end rent stability
According to a new report from Redfin, mounting economic pressures, including tariffs and slowing construction, could soon put upward pressure on rents
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 14
Build-to-rent homes hit record high in 2024 with no signs of slowing
In 2024, a record 39K single-family rental homes were completed, marking a 15.5% jump from the previous year, according to a Point2Homes analysis of Yardi Matrix data released Wednesday
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 7
Lodgerin software release addresses mid-term rental niche
The new software product is designed to help property managers, companies and universities 'simplify international mobility' for employees and other constituents
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 31
Partnership offers Docusign users access to RentSpree
Docusign, positioning itself as 'the intelligent agreement management' company after a brand overhaul, has a large presence throughout all categories of real estate
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 25
Bonus Homes CEO: 'We want to be the don't-sell solution'
Bonus Homes might be an industry first model, investing in a seller's equity to take on the home as its landlord and paying out appreciation over time
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 25
Maintenance repairs landlords are (and aren't) responsible for
Regular property inspections, transparent policies, and a willingness to address concerns create a foundation of trust between landlords and renters, Ryan Barone writes
by Ryan Barone Mar 13
Reimagine common space, foster community in multifamily design
Thoughtfully designed common spaces in multifamily communities, Michael Zaransky writes, strengthen resident engagement, deepen the sense of belonging and enhance retention
by Michael Zaransky Mar 12