RealPage targeted in new lawsuit over rent-setting by New Jersey AG
Attorney General Matthew Platkin is the latest to narrow in on the apartment data giant, alleging it operated as a ‘cartel’ along with some of the nation’s largest property management firms
by Taylor Anderson Apr 24
RealPage sues Berkeley, California, over rental algorithm ban
Berkeley passed a local law against rental algorithms last month. RealPage says the rule is unconstitutional and the result of 'an intentional campaign of misinformation'
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 2
Democrats reintroduce bill to expose rental algorithms
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar has reintroduced the Preventing Algorithmic Collusion Act, inspired by the Department of Justice’s RealPage investigation
by Marian McPherson Feb 6
Trump's AG pick promises to pursue antitrust enforcement
Pam Bondi affirmed the enforcement of antitrust laws would be a 'priority' for her as Attorney General, which suggests the real estate industry should be prepared for further investigations
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 16
DOJ adds major landlords to antitrust lawsuit against RealPage
Greystar Real Estate Partners, Blackstone’s LivCor and Cushman & Wakefield are among the institutional landlords accused of fixing rental prices — to the detriment of 'millions' of renters
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 7
With sales slow in 2024, proptech turned inward — and toward Zillow
Zillow stayed the course as it continued to develop its super app while real estate brokerages raced to adapt artificial intelligence and property managers benefitted from new rental software
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 24
RealPage says feds ended criminal probe into multifamily pricing
The company has become a lightning rod in debates about rental pricing software. It also remains the subject of a civil lawsuit over alleged antitrust allegations
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 7
DOJ's data sharing statement has implications for MLSs, associations
The statement regarding a lawsuit against pork producers notes that the sharing of information among competitors could violate antitrust law 'even without proof of an agreement to fix prices'
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 16
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
More suits, new reports, demure micro-trends: Inman's Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Aug 30
DOJ takes aim at RealPage rent-pricing algorithm in antitrust suit
‘Americans should not have to pay more in rent because a company has found a new way to scheme with landlords to break the law,’ Attorney General Merrick Garland said on Friday
by Taylor Anderson Aug 23
Harris takes on institutional investors, rent price algorithms
Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled potential Harris-Walz housing policy at a campaign stop Friday with a focus on reining in institutional investors and rental management platforms
by Marian McPherson Aug 16
Is student housing the right investment strategy for you?
Thinking about student housing as a multifamily strategy? MZ Capital Partners’ Michael H. Zaransky, who wrote a book on investing in student housing, shares the pros and cons to consider
by Michael Zaransky Aug 6
4 ways to find your investment niche in multifamily real estate
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
RealPage lays off 4% of workforce amid ongoing lawsuits and probe
The layoffs include employees at various levels of the company and come as RealPage faces scrutiny from federal regulators, who claim its software allows landlords to collude on rent
by Taylor Anderson Jun 28