NYC Council passes bill to end broker fees for renters
The bill shifts responsibility for broker fees from renters to property owners in hopes of easing affordability woes. However, opponents say the bill will only raise costs for renters in the long run
by Marian McPherson Nov 13
Vrbo parent Expedia Group reports strong Q3 amid leadership changes
The company reported total gross bookings of $27.5B, a 7% increase, fueled by an 8% rise in lodging bookings and a 10% growth in its hotel business
by Richelle Hammiel Nov 8
Portfolio growth, owner retention help Blanket shine: Tech Review
Blanket stands out for its growth-first mindset and smart features to help property managers and clients collaborate
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 1
Share of renters paying under $1,000 hits record low, Redfin says
Only 32.1% of renter households currently pay less than $1,000 in monthly rent — a sharp decline from 35.2% in 2022 and 50.4% in 2012, according to an analysis from Redfin released Wednesday
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 31
AppFolio acquires LiveEasy for 'next-gen' renter experience
The vertical integration 'will reduce the stress of moving, deliver increased convenience, and save renters time and money'
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 25
Beetlejuice mansion opens for haunted tours on Airbnb
Airbnb is now offering 3-hour tours where guests can explore the Hillsborough Township, New Jersey, residence of Delia Deetz, the eccentric artist portrayed by Catherine O’Hara
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 25
Mayor outside Chicago has evaded eviction server, landlord claims
Landlord Genetta Hull filed eviction papers in September alleging that Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard and her roommate, Kamal Woods, owe $3,350 in rent and late fees on her property
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 24
No lone star: RentSpree signs 7th Texas MLS
RentSpree signed Central Texas MLS, which joins among others, San Antonio Board of Realtors, Houston Association of Realtors, Unlock MLS and the Greater McAllen Association of Realtors
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 22
CoStar acquires management platform Visual Lease
Visual Lease makes a platform serving more than 1,500 corporate clients. The acquisition bolsters CoStar's core commercial real estate business
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 22
In its effort to add more supply, Airbnb rolls out co-hosting feature
Short-term rental leader keeps its sights set on lowering barriers to entry for people who might be interested in offering their homes on Airbnb
by Taylor Anderson Oct 16
With cash and CLEAR partnership, 100 takes on renter fraud
A company spokesperson said the company's name stems from its goal of wanting 100% applicant identity certainty for landlords
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 8
'They're here': Poltergeist home to reopen as Airbnb for horror fans
The Simi Valley, California, home sold Friday for $1.28M, its first sale in 45 years. Now, a Los Gatos-based investor plans to reimagine the famed setting of the 1982 horror flick as a draw for tourists
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 7
8 years later, 'Thousand Dollar Listing' unveils new episodes
After navigating an identity crisis and multiple failed deals with production companies, Noah Kaplan and his team have finally wrapped editing 7 new episodes to be released on YouTube
Ready to renovate a rental? Add these features to attract tenants
Between tenants and looking to stand out in your rental market? Ryan Barone shares the improvements to make to build equity and get your flat filled
by Ryan Barone Oct 4
Adam Neumann expands real estate empire with Miami condos
The WeWork founder had been set to focus on apartments with a new mysterious company called Flow. He has since added the condos and invested in an Israeli real estate firm
by Taylor Anderson Oct 2
The tiny Washington town that ruled Airbnb this summer
Two-and-a-half hours from Seattle, Quincy has become the top Airbnb destination in the US. The 8,225-person town is known for its wineries, music and outdoor attractions
by Marian McPherson Oct 2