Housing inventory growth doesn't guarantee greater affordability
In June, 5 of the top US markets showed improvement in housing affordability and supply, according to First American, while other markets with more inventory still saw rising costs
by Richelle Hammiel Jul 30
Despite declines, rents are still $305 higher than pre-2020 trends
Despite 11 months of declines, Realtor.com said the typical renter is paying $305 more monthly for an apartment compared to 2019. The greatest rent increases are in Florida and the Midwest
by Marian McPherson Jul 18
Swing state housing costs have skyrocketed since 2020 election
Housing affordability will remain an issue at the forefront of the upcoming presidential election, where swing states will determine the next president and the future of housing costs
by Richelle Hammiel Jul 17
Austin Allison and Pacaso are coming for the masses
The Pacaso CEO peels back the curtain on his company’s evolution to a new chapter as it buys more houses in more markets at lower prices
by Taylor Anderson Jul 15
Zillow, Redfin: Northeast and Midwest rental prices surging
Some Northeast and Midwestern markets saw double-digit increases in median asking rent, according to new data released Tuesday
by Richelle Hammiel Jul 11
RealPage breaks silence on federal price-fixing probe into Yardi system
CEO Dana Jones pushed back in a statement on Tuesday, saying RealPage isn't responsible for an undersupply of rentals, increased demand for homes or inflationary pressures shaping the market
by Ben Verde Jun 18
The key to fixing the world's home affordability mess is in front of us
Opinion
The one-two punch of government action and private sector innovation is the right formula for fixing the affordable housing mess, which has grown into a global epidemic, writes Brad Inman
by Brad Inman Jun 13
REBNY leads 1,500 NYC agents at rally in opposition to broker fee bill
REBNY members on Wednesday demonstrated against the FARE Act, a bill that would require rental property owners to cover the cost of broker fees, rather than pass them off on tenants
by Marian McPherson Jun 12
Jackson Hole agents brace for impact as key road collapses
A portion of Teton Pass connecting workers who live in Idaho with the tony tourist town of Jackson, Wyoming, collapsed over the weekend
by Taylor Anderson Jun 10
Barry Sternlicht: Rents will go up, and it's Jerome Powell's fault
The billionaire head of Sternwood Capital blamed Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell's interest rate campaign for killing activity in the multifamily sector
by Ben Verde Jun 7
Renters are staying put for longer as housing costs rise
Affordability continues to create challenges for would-be buyers, keeping renters in place for longer, according to a new report from Redfin
by Ben Verde Jun 3
Even tech workers struggle to afford sky-high NYC rents
New York City tech workers could only afford about 35% of rental apartments available on the market last year, according to a new report
by Ben Verde May 22
UWM expands program that dispenses with title insurance
Nation's largest mortgage lender says brokers 'will no longer need to work with a title company or settlement agent for title work, balancing fees, scheduling closing or any related communication'
by Matt Carter May 17
Sun Belt cities see fastest rent deflation amid building boom
Nine of the 10 cities with the steepest drops in rent in April were in the Sun Belt, according to a new report by Redfin
by Ben Verde May 17