Permanent vacation? Normal goes out the window as summer rentals extend into fall
Property owners and managers are having good times this summer and fall, but surging demand has also forced the industry to figure out what the market rate for a unit ought to be
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 14
While it's an improvement, 32% of renters are still in 'rent debt'
Despite the lapse in federal unemployment benefits in August, 68% of renters made an on-time rent payment during the first week of September, meaning just 32% were in 'rent debt.'
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 14
6 pro tips for first-time real estate investors looking to make a change
The real estate industry has remained remarkably stable during the pandemic, prompting some Americans to turn to investing. Veteran investors shared their tips with Inman
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 14
Luxury real estate is 'outpacing the broader market' in some areas
Eric Balog, CEO of luxury-oriented Leverage Global Partners, says the high-end market has thrived in recent months, but that the pandemic should have a "lasting impact" on consumer preference
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 11
US bank repossessions reach new low while foreclosure rates tick up
US bank repossessions dropped by 6% in August to a total of 2,035 properties foreclosed on by lenders, while foreclosure filings rose by 11%
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 10
Tribus unveils 'Slack for real estate' chat tool
Tribus Chat lets real estate professionals break their communication into different channels, which the company believes will improve efficiency
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 9
Inman Handbook: Effective marketing in changing times
The coronavirus pandemic has helped push real estate marketing online, but effective messaging remains just as important as ever for real estate professionals
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 8
Another semester of home-schooling: How to create a space for kids
Here's how to create a productive home-school environment for kids this year
What these women learned about parenting during a pandemic
California Association of Realtors’ WomanUP! panelists and mothers Katie Lance, Sara Sutachan, Chelsea Peitz and Mimi Nartey share their stories
Why women should feel empowered to launch a business right now
'If you’re thinking about it, don’t wait to do it — do it now,' said broker Natalia Budilo of eXp Realty during a panel at C.A.R.'s WomanUp! event
Rental concessions are twice as common as in February: Zillow
The proportion of rental listings on Zillow that offer some kind of concession increased from 16.2% in February to 30.4% in July, according to new data released Tuesday
COVID-19 changed everything for California Realtors. Here’s how they adapted
'Every one of our priorities changed when COVID-19 hit,' said Dave Walsh, president-elect of the California Association of Realtors, during the group's WomanUP! virtual conference
Can property owners learn the warning signs of a grifter?
A rental property owner in New York City's West Village was recently taken advantage of by a 'serial grifter' who turned into a nightmare roommate. Is it possible for property owners to safeguard themselves against these con artists?
September rent is due. How will renters and landlords deal?
The start of the month means that over 100 million Americans living in rentals will have to pay rent without the supplemental aid they previously received as part of the pandemic stimulus package
Zumper announces rent guarantee for small landlords
The company believes the new service will be particularly useful during the coronavirus pandemic, when numerous Americans have missed their housing payments
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 27