An entrepreneur's guide to multifamily housing investment
Investors need to develop local insight, patience, persistence and operational excellence
by Michael Zaransky May 28
Senate passes affordability bill with large investor ban
The bill may not pass so easily in the House, where lawmakers have suggested it will require some negotiating
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 12
New Senate bill would force large investors to sell after 7 years
Not everyone thinks the bill will lead to more affordable housing options
Despite its record length, Trump's State of the Union falls short on housing details
During a 1-hour-and-47-minute-long speech, President Trump had few words to share on issues important to real estate professionals, like affordable housing, mortgage rates or low inventory
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 25
Campaign to stop Fannie Mae title waiver pilot program resumes
Title insurers have waged a protracted PR and lobbying campaign opposing the pilot program and other title insurance alternatives endorsed by the Biden administration and consumer groups
by Matt Carter Nov 20
A picture of a multi-unit building to symbolize multifamily real estate market
By identifying a niche market and connecting with renters there, multifamily investors can build a successful business while providing renters with what they seek most, Michael Zaransky writes
by Michael Zaransky Jul 11
Rental screener Findigs closes on $27M Series B funding round
Rental industry software provider Findigs has raised $27M in a Series B round, bringing its total raised to date to $48M
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 13
How to embrace multifamily housing as a long-term investment
Despite short-term challenges in the space, multifamily real estate investment expert Michael Zaransky is still bullish on the long-term potential of the sector
by Michael Zaransky May 28
How independent investors can win with superior service
Think a smaller firm can't compete with the huge institutional investors? According to Michael Zaransky, there's more to deal-making than the number on the bottom line
by Michael Zaransky Oct 3
4.3M apartments needed in US by 2035 to meet demand, study says
'Put simply, we do not have enough housing,' NAA President and CEO Bob Pinnegar says. He points to such factors as years of underbuilding and lack of affordability
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 28
Landlords, don't be fooled by high occupancy rates: RentPath
Property managers would do well to avoid the pitfalls of the 'occupancy fallacy,' or the notion that current high occupancy rates will alleviate long-term vacancy issues, RentPath says, because 'renter migration is the sleeping giant'
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 18
Jetty Rent allows tenants to choose when they want to pay rent
Renter financial services startup Jetty launched a new flexible rent product to help renters avoid late fees and give financial security to landlords and property managers
Over one-third of renters are unsatisfied with their amenities
As of February, 36% of US renters reported being unsatisfied with their current apartment amenities, according to a 3,000-person survey conducted by Apartment Guide
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 23
A comprehensive list of 2026 real estate events
The real estate conference has kicked back into high gear. Check out our extensive list of events and Realtor conventions scheduled for 2026
by Daniel Houston Jan 18
NAR president: DC riot 'shocking,' an 'assault' on democracy
Charlie Oppler slammed riots Wednesday that saw a mob overrun the US Capitol Building. National Multifamily Housing Council President Doug Bibby also called the incidents 'abhorrent'
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 7