Buying vs. renting: The income gap is widening, Redfin says
The typical American now needs to earn over $116,600 annually to afford a median-priced home in the US, compared to just $64,160 needed to afford an average apartment, according to Redfin
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 10
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
The 4M home shortage: How the industry can unlock inventory
As real estate professionals, policymakers and communities collaborate to find solutions, Kendall Bonner writes, they create a future where housing is more accessible and affordable
by Kendall E. Bonner Mar 24
How multifamily can appeal to the baby boomer rental market
Many baby boomers are interested in rental markets close to home, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes, especially when they offer features that enhance their lifestyles and options
by Michael Zaransky Apr 29
New build-to-rent homes hit a new high in 2023
A total of 27,500 build-to-rent houses in the United States were completed in 2023, according to a new report from RentCafe
by Ben Verde Apr 18
Why investors are bullish on the build-to-rent market
Build-to-rent represents an emerging subset of the economically and regionally resilient single-family rental market, writes investment strategist Michael Zaransky
by Michael Zaransky Apr 2
Are there still buying opportunities in suburban multifamily?
Suburban multifamily housing continues its growth surge, particularly in the single-family and build-to-rent markets, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes
by Michael Zaransky Mar 5
Lessen, Darwin Homes partner to evolve SFR services
Lessen provides technology services to managers of single-family, multifamily and commercial properties while Darwin Homes offers a mobile solution for finding, applying and moving in
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 27
New Western's marketplace and other solutions to inventory crisis
Retail investors and local landlords offer real estate agents a variety of options for staying active in a market bereft of traditional inventory. You simply need to know how to connect with them
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 14
Avenue One nets $100M in sign of SFR-market evolution
'Today we stand on the shoulders of these world-class investors who have committed to supporting our work with local real estate businesses across the country,' said Avenue One CEO
by Craig C. Rowe May 15
Rubik's seed funding augments growth of SFR investment class
Deep-pocketed corporate investors continue to apply their economic wit to the promise of the long-term single family rental market
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 1