New legislation aims to ban algorithmic pricing of rents
The 'Preventing the Algorithmic Facilitation of Rental Housing Cartels Act' is expected to be introduced in the US Senate this week
by Ben Verde Jan 31
Real estate investing in 2023: The roller coaster continues
Rent began to reverse, office vacancy remained near record highs, banks failed and lending got tricky in 2023. Where are we headed next?
by Taylor Anderson Jan 2
Rent remains near record highs, but the balance of power is shifting
At $2,052, the median monthly rent remains near its all-time high. But builders are wrapping up construction on thousands of new units, and rents could start falling soon
by Taylor Anderson Sep 12
New suit alleges Yardi rent-setting software violates antitrust law
A lawsuit filed by a renter in Seattle accuses property management software firm and major landlords of violating antitrust statutes through a product used to set rental rates
by Taylor Anderson Sep 8
RentSpree CEO talks about moving out of LA over high home prices
'I want our industry to look more at the rental market not as something that's completely separate and distinct from the homebuying market,' Michael Lucarelli said at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Taylor Anderson Aug 10
Renters take aim at over-the-top junk fees targeted by White House
From tech fees to non-refundable move-in costs and so-called 'peace-of-mind packages,' the 'junk fees' landlords charge tenants are increasingly under fire from lawmakers and the White House
by Taylor Anderson Jul 25
Apartment-building boom is finally making things better for renters
Builders are adding more supply than at any point in the past 5 decades, with another million units on the way in the coming few years, according to a new report from RealPage
by Taylor Anderson Jul 11
The Netherlands let cities ban landlords. Here’s what happened
Home prices stayed roughly the same, but rents climbed higher. Researchers say the Dutch experiment undercut supply, though it's unclear exactly how it would play out in the US
by Taylor Anderson Jun 20
Rent peaked where it matters most. Here's what happens next
Federal inflation data showed rent inflation dropped in April, about a year after rent growth rapidly slowed. Three economists explain why it took so long for that to happen and what it all means
by Taylor Anderson May 23
Minimize vacancies and maximize revenue: 5 tips to boost your rental
Manual tasks can take up a landlord's time. But automating jobs and handling maintenance well can help keep renters in place and maximize a property's revenue stream, experts told Inman
by Taylor Anderson May 23
'Survive till 2025': New supply, low demand signal rental 'sh#tstorm'
Markets across the country are now facing a possibility of rent falling year over year amid a negative outlook for apartments and commercial real estate broadly, experts told Inman
by Taylor Anderson Apr 11
Their clients could buy homes. But they rent for $75K a month instead
Increasingly, wealthy would-be homebuyers are opting to rent in lieu of homeownership, choosing to cough up top dollar for $69,000-a-night Airbnbs and apartments for north of $100,000. But why?
by Taylor Anderson Apr 4
RealPage economist: Interest rates, not banks, top concern for investors
At a time when all eyes are on the fall of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, RealPage Chief Economist Jay Parsons is watching the impact of something else
by Taylor Anderson Mar 22
4 more US senators call for DOJ probe of RealPage over rent hikes
Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Tina Smith and Edward Markey say they investigated rental data firm RealPage and call for more scrutiny of the company’s role in rent growth
by Taylor Anderson Mar 8
RealPage hit with second class-action suit alleging rent price fixing
Tenants in Florida claim the company oversaw a 'cartel' that unfairly drove up the cost of rent in markets across the Sunshine State. The claim comes on the heels of a similar suit in California
by Taylor Anderson Jan 23