Zillow Rentals launches artificial intelligence-fueled chatbot EliseAI
Zillow Rentals has partnered with third-party artificial intelligence company EliseAI to power its chatbot for renters and property owners. EliseAI will answer questions, schedule tours and more
by Marian McPherson Jun 10
Multifamily’s financial crossroads: What agents need to know
Dr. Jeff Richmond explains how market shifts in the multifamily sector can impact the broader market and your real estate business
by Jeff Richmond May 27
Supply constraints are reshaping the multifamily market’s trajectory
Multifamily investing expert Michael Zaransky reflects on the structural divergence between housing demand and the system’s ability to deliver new units under current economic conditions
by Michael Zaransky May 20
Zillow turned a profit in Q1 for the first time in years
The portal lifted its rental and mortgage segments in the first 3 months of 2025, earnings data released Wednesday shows. CEO Jeremy Wacksman said the gains came despite a tough market
by Jim Dalrymple II May 7
How rent control policies are reshaping multifamily investments
Even in the face of regulatory headwinds, investment analyst Michael Zaransky writes, there are always opportunities in the multifamily investment sector
by Michael Zaransky Apr 7
Reimagine common space, foster community in multifamily design
Thoughtfully designed common spaces in multifamily communities, Michael Zaransky writes, strengthen resident engagement, deepen the sense of belonging and enhance retention
by Michael Zaransky Mar 12
Zumper's Reelz automates short-form social media marketing
Short-form video is perhaps social media’s most powerful message driver, and now Zumper is making it easy for residential property managers and leasing agents to leverage it
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 19
RentSpree's 'homegrown listings' now on Realtor.com
This ups the total of industry websites using RentSpree listing data to 9 and the potential consumer reach to 30M
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 27
Is office conversion a viable model for multifamily housing growth?
Despite the need for more affordable housing, writes multifamily expert Michael Zaransky, office conversions rarely solve the problem more effectively and cheaply than building new
by Michael Zaransky Nov 26
AppFolio acquires LiveEasy for 'next-gen' renter experience
The vertical integration 'will reduce the stress of moving, deliver increased convenience, and save renters time and money'
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 25
Adam Neumann expands real estate empire with Miami condos
The WeWork founder had been set to focus on apartments with a new mysterious company called Flow. He has since added the condos and invested in an Israeli real estate firm
by Taylor Anderson Oct 2
5 best tools and strategies for multifamily lease retention
It's much easier to keep great tenants than to find them in the first place. That's why an effective retention strategy is essential for multifamily investors, Michael Zaransky writes
by Michael Zaransky Oct 2
Brad Stein on the rise, fall and lasting appeal of the Austin market
An influx of high-earning workers and new multifamily units has put Austin developers in a unique position, the Intracorp Homes executive said ahead of Inman Connect Austin
by Daniel Houston Sep 13
Why onsite management will remain essential to multifamily
Good property managers build relationships and communities, and that's something no app can do, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes
by Michael Zaransky Sep 4
Fannie, Freddie mulling tighter rules for multifamily lenders
Concerns about fraud mean lenders who want to sell multifamily loans to the mortgage giants may be required to do more due diligence on borrowers and their properties
by Matt Carter Aug 5