Single mom in Durham struggles to get rid of Airbnb squatters
Airbnb host Farzana Rahman's renters have refused to vacate the property after a 7-month reservation. Rahman said Airbnb has provided little assistance
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 11
The Great Renovation is set to refresh aging US home inventory
Author Bernice Ross and New Western's Kurt Carlton discuss how investor-led rehab can solve inventory problems by breathing new life into America’s aging and abandoned vacant homes
by Bernice Ross Jun 5
Developers sit on empty lots as higher rates delay projects
After a generationally high apartment construction boom, some developers are now finding that the economics no longer make sense on in-progress projects
by Ben Verde Jun 4
Convergence and divergence: The future of residential property
Opinion
Understanding technology adoption and service integration, Brandon Dobell of Brown Gibbons Lang & Company writes, will, in turn, unlock operational efficiencies and value creation
by Brandon Dobell Jun 4
Exactly where to focus your business to succeed this summer
Coach and real estate expert Bernice Ross shares her best advice on how to turn yourself into a lead magnet this summer
by Bernice Ross Jun 3
In June, Inman jumps into second homes and investment properties
Join us for an in-depth look at everything from the latest at Airbnb and Vrbo to the changes investors are making to their portfolios
by Inman Jun 1
How to transform 2nd homes into lucrative short-term rentals
Savvy investors recognize that when your vacation home is empty, it’s just draining your bank account. Luke Babich shares strategies to turn it into a lucrative short-term rental
by Luke Babich Jul 18
Emerging trends and opportunities in vineyard real estate investment
Opinion
The increasing popularity of vineyard properties as alternative assets, the emergence of new wine regions and the lifestyle appeal of vineyard ownership all present new opportunities
by Jenny Heizen Jun 30
‘Wolf of Airbnb’ pleads guilty to earning $1M while stiffing landlords
Konrad Bicher pleaded guilty to 1 count of wire fraud after collecting $1.2M renting out his apartments on Airbnb while not paying his New York City landlords, according to a statement
by Taylor Anderson Jun 27
CoStar execs talk top new features coming to Apartments.com
‘We can make the leasing agent’s job easier,’ Apartments.com executive says as the company pushes the rental industry to modernize the lease-up experience
by Taylor Anderson Jun 27
The pros and cons of representing renter clients
Opinion
Though renting may come with smaller commissions than selling, working with prospective tenants can still be a profitable part of your real estate business
by Jonathan Pressman Jun 27
How to reduce your income taxes legally using real estate investing
Opinion
Tax strategist David A. Perez helps real estate investors plan ahead to minimize their tax burden. Find out how his strategies can work for both active and passive investors
by Bernice Ross Jun 27
Nearly 1 out of every 10 homes sold in Q1 was flipped: Report
Home-flipping activity remained high during the first 3 months of the year after a sharp drop. Profits also rose slightly, according to property data firm Attom
by Taylor Anderson Jun 22
Ready to start investing? Here are the ins and outs to get you started
Opinion
If you're just starting out, author and trainer Bernice Ross shares strategies for choosing your investment property and increasing its value for maximum return on investment
by Bernice Ross Jun 22
The Netherlands let cities ban landlords. Here’s what happened
Home prices stayed roughly the same, but rents climbed higher. Researchers say the Dutch experiment undercut supply, though it's unclear exactly how it would play out in the US
by Taylor Anderson Jun 20
See inside Walt Disney's former home that rents for $40K a month
The home Disney built in the early 1930s and lived in for nearly 2 decades, while releasing some of his company's most iconic films, is available for rent in Los Angeles' Los Feliz neighborhood
by Taylor Anderson Jun 20