Some landlords got aid money. Many others were excluded
Smaller landlords form the 'backbone' of the residential rental industry. But they have been largely excluded from the Paycheck Protection Program during the coronavirus pandemic
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 1
DC-area landlord Vipin Motwani on navigating business with empathy
While landlords may have seen a drop in income due to coronavirus, tenants often face direct layoffs and much less of a financial cushion — and, as Motwani stresses, confrontation is simply not productive
Months into pandemic, 70% of guests are afraid to stay in an Airbnb
Additionally, nearly half of Airbnb hosts reported that they don't currently feel safe renting out properties, according to a survey by IPX1031
Douglas Elliman launches new multimedia platform to showcase developments
The new platform called Uniquely Yours will feature weeklong multimedia experiences of one or more of Douglas Elliman's properties such as The Towers at the Waldorf Astoria and The Residences at the West Hollywood Edition
by Lillian Dickerson May 28
Florida to relaunch vacation rentals — but not for New Yorkers
'If you tell me you’re going to rent them out to people from New York City, I'm probably not going to approve that, OK?' Governor Ron DeSantis said on plans to allow vacation rentals to restart
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Is your tenant's lease about to expire? Here are 5 things you need to consider before raising rent or asking your tenant to sign a new lease
by Marian McPherson May 5
Increased uncertainty prompts rise in short-term and furnished rentals
As tourism drops and more renters are faced with questions of what comes next, a market for short-term leases and furnished rentals is opening up
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 30
Airbnb announces drastic cost-saving measures to survive slowdown
CEO Brian Chesky said he and his executive team will take dramatic pay cuts along with eliminating marketing budget
by Marian McPherson Mar 30
SoftBank may pull out of pledge to buy $3B in shares of WeWork
The Japanese conglomerate has been rapidly losing faith in the coworking space company
Is remote real estate investing the next big thing?
Going remote isn't just a new trend in the standard workforce — it's also on the rise among real estate investors
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 16
Coronavirus safe house listings pop up on Craigslist, Airbnb
Numerous rental listings around the world are being billed as 'coronavirus-free.' Many also tout the fact that they have toilet paper
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 13
Could coronavirus outbreak delay Airbnb's initial public offering?
Bloomberg reported that Airbnb considered beginning the IPO process as early as March. Will uncertainty on Wall Street hold back the short-term rental giant from going public?
by Patrick Kearns Mar 3
Travel plans and coronavirus: Can you get a refund on cancellations?
Some parts of your travel may be more easily refundable than others, depending on when you booked, where you're traveling, and what services or carriers you're using
For-sale housing shortage is driving up rental prices
A lack of affordable for-sale housing is 'placing pressure' on the rental market and driving up rent, according to Apartment Guide's Rent Report 2020
by Marian McPherson Feb 25
Home-flipper Bungalo Homes comes to Atlanta and Nashville
The home-flipping startup, which launched in the fall of 2018, previously operated exclusively in Dallas, Tampa and Charlotte