Attom Data Solutions launches new rent estimate tool for investors
Company known for its nationwide property data launches new valuation model aimed at single-family rental properties, to provide estimated monthly rents for 72M properties in US
by Taylor Anderson May 3
How Twitter fought Elon Musk with a real estate investment strategy
The social network briefly turned to a poison pill to fight off the world's richest man. And as it turns out, poison pills have a long history in the real estate industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 26
Nonwhite renters saddled with higher security deposits, study says
Renters of color pay security deposits more often than white renters, and deposits they pay are typically $150 more than those paid by white renters, according to an analysis by Zillow
by Ben Verde Apr 6
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Rent rose sharply, but it didn’t keep up with the rapid increase in the price of a monthly mortgage, according to a Redfin report released Monday
by Taylor Anderson Mar 21
As rent spikes, a movement to bring back rent control gains momentum
More than a dozen states across the U.S. are eying rent control on legislative agendas this year in the face of rapidly rising rent, according to a new report
by Taylor Anderson Mar 15
Second-home market hit hard as demand jumps for primary homes
As mortgage rates inched higher, demand for second homes dropped precipitously in February, hitting its lowest level in nearly two years, according to data released Tuesday from Redfin
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 15
California Association of Realtors to get free access to Rental Beast tools
Real Estate Business Services, a subsidiary of the California Association of Realtors, will offer its members Rental Beast tools to boost exposure for rental properties and syndicate rental listings
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 15
Profit margins hit razor-thin, 11-year low for real estate investors
Holding costs rise and ROI falls. Competition from consumers and iBuyers increase. Here are some of the top issues that may have small-time investors concerned in 2022
by Taylor Anderson Mar 8
Pronto Housing draws $2M round in quest to make compliance easier
Verifying property compliance and helping prospective tenants understand application regulations are often behind landlords' hesitancy to work with housing assistance programs
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 4
With modern multifamily branding, it has to be 'all digital, all the time'
Business cards have pretty much gone the way of the bustle. It's time to bring branding in line with today's digital trends
by Michael Zaransky Mar 1
Sonder became a unicorn in 2020. Now its CEO has Pharrell's home
Francis Davidson, the chief executive officer of San Francisco-based short-term rental manager Sonder, purchased the 13-time grammy winner's Hollywood Hills estate for $9.2M last month
by Ben Verde Mar 1
Proptech VC takes swing at tenant loyalty app Piñata in $13M round
Leading the round was Wilshire Lane Capital, which invests heavily in real estate and proptech initiatives. Founder and managing partner Adam Demuyakor will join Piñata's board
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 1
Families aren't only buyers feeling heat from Wall Street investors
Smaller real estate investors are also feeling the impact of a new wave of institutional investors into markets across the country, economists and investors told Inman in the wake of new data
by Taylor Anderson Feb 22
Blackstone makes major expansion of rental housing portfolio
The private equity firm acquired Preferred Apartment Communities in an all-cash transaction for $25 per share, valued at $5.8 billion
by Ben Verde Feb 17
Rent guarantor Nomad sets sight on 10 new markets after $20M round
The Denver-based company, which offers owner-operated rental companies and single-family landlords guaranteed rent for up to 3 years, is eyeing Raleigh, NC as its next market
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 17