What should landlords do when tenants can't pay rent?
The number of people who have filed for unemployment in the past few weeks is approaching 10 million. This week, many of those people also had to pay rent
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 2
Fear and uncertainty is mutual among renters and landlords: Poll
A vast number of renters have lost their jobs during the pandemic, leading to 'fear far worse than expected,' according to a new survey of more than 2,700 landlords and 7,300 renters
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 1
Housing protections in the stimulus bill explained
The 880-page bill signed into law by Trump on Friday includes credit protections, foreclosure moratoriums and forbearance on some mortgages
by Patrick Kearns Mar 28
Cheesecake Factory says no to rent at 294 locations. Socialists rejoice
Thanks to pandemic-related closures, the company said it doesn't have enough to pay landlords in April. Jokes about a caramel-drizzled revolution ensued
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 25
People are fleeing cities amid coronavirus. Where are they going?
Data retrieved by Airbnb analysis website AirDNA shows that short-term renters are ditching cities for more rural areas as COVID-19 cases become more widespread
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 25
Airbnb-backed startup Lyric sacks staff, shutters locations amid virus
The boutique hotel has fired a majority of its 100-person staff and plans to close 400 units in 10 locations
by Marian McPherson Mar 25
56% of renters still plan to move despite ongoing pandemic
RentCafe's latest survey shows the majority of renters aren't canceling moving plans
by Marian McPherson Mar 24
Coronavirus is already impacting short-term rentals
The ongoing pandemic has already slowed bookings for companies like Airbnb, and may prompt investors to shift their strategies going forward
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 23
Major California landlord group calls for rent freezes, eviction halts
The California Apartment Association represents owners and managers. Referring to the coronavirus pandemic, it said the 'challenge before us is one like we have never endured'
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 20
Rental season 'completely derailed' by coronavirus
Apartment search company RentCafé said that in the last week searches for apartments on its site have fallen 25%
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 18
California governor stops evictions amid coronavirus outbreak
Gov. Gavin Newsom's order is meant to be a lifeline to people whose wages are shrinking as the coronavirus tanks the economy and forces people into isolation
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 17
Landlords halting evictions amid coronavirus emergency
A coalition of landlords in New York City promised to stop evictions in most circumstances for 90 days. The move comes amid calls for tenant protections across the US
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 16
Coronavirus safe house listings pop up on Craigslist, Airbnb
Numerous rental listings around the world are being billed as 'coronavirus-free.' Many also tout the fact that they have toilet paper
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 13
Elected officials want to halt evictions over coronavirus
Members of the New York State Senate and even presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders have called for a temporary ban on evictions as the country deals with the deadly illness
by Patrick Kearns Mar 13
Rental returns decreased in 59% of counties over the last year
The average annual gross rental yield thus far for 2020 is also down to 8.4% from an average yield of 8.6% in 2019
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 11
Vacation rental giant Vacasa hires new chief revenue officer
Mike Dodson previously worked as the chief revenue officer of OpenTable, where he forged relationships with tens of thousands of restaurants
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 11