The motel from 'Schitt's Creek' can be yours soon
The owner was about to put the iconic property on the market before the coronavirus pandemic ground his plans to a halt
Need help with an eviction? There's an app for that
Civvl promises independent contractors they'll earn up to $2,000 per week for helping with evictions and foreclosure cleanouts. But is it legal?
by Marian McPherson Sep 23
Mobile-home parks are a sound investment, especially during a pandemic
Mobile-home parks have long been touted as a recession-proof sector of real estate, and investors say they continue to be a wise choice during the nation's current economic turmoil
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 22
Over 11M households struggled with rent and mortgages this spring
Renters were much more likely than homeowners to struggle with monthly payments, according to a new Mortgage Bankers Association report
EasyKnock debuts new leaseback program
ReLEASE lets homeowners sell their houses, then lease them back for an indefinite period of time
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 15
Co-living startup HubHaus to shut down
The venture capital-backed startup, which sought emergency funding before taking steps to shut down, has been unsuccessful in attracting a potential buyer
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 14
Permanent vacation? Normal goes out the window as summer rentals extend into fall
Property owners and managers are having good times this summer and fall, but surging demand has also forced the industry to figure out what the market rate for a unit ought to be
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 14
While it's an improvement, 32% of renters are still in 'rent debt'
Despite the lapse in federal unemployment benefits in August, 68% of renters made an on-time rent payment during the first week of September, meaning just 32% were in 'rent debt.'
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 14
Airbnb long-term bookings are on the rise
As customers return to the platform, they're looking for longer-term stays and the ability to bring pets with them, according to Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky
Built launches new disaster-tracking tool for lenders
The tool provides the company's lender clients with unique insight into federally declared disaster zones
by Patrick Kearns Sep 3
President Donald Trump
The National Association of Realtors says moratorium will bring 'chaos' to rental housing sector and 'bring more havoc' to the economy
RealPage enters the smart building space with acquisition of Stratis IoT
RealPage provides full property management services to about 12,200 clients globally
Zumper announces rent guarantee for small landlords
The company believes the new service will be particularly useful during the coronavirus pandemic, when numerous Americans have missed their housing payments
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 27
How to turn your short-term rental's history into a selling point
Lion & Orb founder and marketing expert Audie Chamberlain shares how investors can use their property's history to attract guests and improve profits
by Marian McPherson Aug 25