Will falling mortgage rates juice the housing market? The Download
As financial targets pave the way for interest rates to (finally) fall, the real estate industry is cautiously optimistic about a late-year boost
by Christy Murdock Jul 13
‘It’s finally happening': Cooler inflation opens the door to rate cut
Overall inflation rose just 3% on an annual basis in June, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics. The 10-year Treasury yield, an indicator of mortgage rates, plummeted on the news Thursday
by Taylor Anderson 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
Real estate investing in 2023: The roller coaster continues
Rent began to reverse, office vacancy remained near record highs, banks failed and lending got tricky in 2023. Where are we headed next?
by Taylor Anderson Jan 2
New data shows much of the US has entered the ‘renter’s market’
The Sun Belt leads the ongoing drop in rent declines, and the price of rent is now lower than a year ago in 50 of the top 100 markets Zumper tracks
by Taylor Anderson Nov 28
Rent remains near record highs, but the balance of power is shifting
At $2,052, the median monthly rent remains near its all-time high. But builders are wrapping up construction on thousands of new units, and rents could start falling soon
by Taylor Anderson Sep 12
RentSpree CEO talks about moving out of LA over high home prices
'I want our industry to look more at the rental market not as something that's completely separate and distinct from the homebuying market,' Michael Lucarelli said at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Taylor Anderson Aug 10
Renters take aim at over-the-top junk fees targeted by White House
From tech fees to non-refundable move-in costs and so-called 'peace-of-mind packages,' the 'junk fees' landlords charge tenants are increasingly under fire from lawmakers and the White House
by Taylor Anderson Jul 25
Apartment-building boom is finally making things better for renters
Builders are adding more supply than at any point in the past 5 decades, with another million units on the way in the coming few years, according to a new report from RealPage
by Taylor Anderson Jul 11
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
Inflation is falling. So what happens next? Here's what economists say
The impact of high housing costs is expected to fall out of inflation, giving cover for the Federal Reserve to stop raising interest rates for now, economists said. But there are still warning signs
by Ben Verde AND Taylor Anderson Jun 13
Rent peaked where it matters most. Here's what happens next
Federal inflation data showed rent inflation dropped in April, about a year after rent growth rapidly slowed. Three economists explain why it took so long for that to happen and what it all means
by Taylor Anderson May 23
Minimize vacancies and maximize revenue: 5 tips to boost your rental
Manual tasks can take up a landlord's time. But automating jobs and handling maintenance well can help keep renters in place and maximize a property's revenue stream, experts told Inman
by Taylor Anderson May 23
RealPage economist: Interest rates, not banks, top concern for investors
At a time when all eyes are on the fall of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, RealPage Chief Economist Jay Parsons is watching the impact of something else
by Taylor Anderson Mar 22
Demand for apartments turns negative for first time since 2009
A slowdown in new leases paired with higher inventory is expected to hike vacancies and put pressure on rents. ‘The balance of power in the rental market is rapidly shifting to renters’ 
by Taylor Anderson Jan 10