Compass agrees to waive broker fees for NYC Section 8 renters
Compass must waive broker fees for the first 25 Section 8 renters who lease a property through the brokerage, said New York's Attorney General of new terms to a discrimination settlement
by Marian McPherson Nov 2
After 2 years of hikes, rental market may be bound for 'complete reversal'
Yet another sign of a widespread housing slowdown emerged as monthly rent price acceleration declined after 20 consecutive months of rapid increases, new data suggests
by Taylor Anderson Sep 13
Housing is cooling. In some places, rents have yet to get the memo
In more than half of America's largest cities, rents continue to post double-digit annual growth. And in some cases, they're speeding up, according to Zumper’s most recent report
by Daniel Houston Aug 29
The Corcoran Group's newest rental tech tools
Over the last few years, the company created a robust set of tools to help agents and consumers navigate the rental market in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Recently expanding its offerings, here are some of the key features
Realty One Group's rental agents add RentSpree to tech stack
The end-to-end rental management solution has formalized another major industry partnership, this time with lifestyle-focused Realty One Group
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 14
Revolution RE to use $3M in VC to empower landlord business data
The company described its services as a conduit for rapidly transporting data between existing internal sources and the people running things
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 13
Agent's selfie at packed open house captures NYC rental market chaos
A video posted this month portrays the insanity of renting an apartment in New York right now, with tenants paying so-called 'cuck money' and reports of more Airbnbs in the city than rentals
by Ben Verde May 24
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
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
Boston nearly as pricey as San Francisco as rent soars everywhere
In Boston, rental prices have made such a resurgence that they could surpass legendarily high rent costs in San Francisco, according to recent data from Zumper
PadSplit triples workforce co-living availability, lands in 7 new markets
Atlanta-base PadSplit secured properties in 7 new markets, including Houston, Richmond, Tampa, New Orleans, Indianapolis, Dallas and Jacksonville
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 13
US median rent rose 11% in 2021 due to inflation
Rents increased 3 times the rate of a normal year, in which rents might rise 3-4% overall, according to a new report from online rental marketplace Dwellsy
Pending home sales take a hit in September: NAR
Slowed contract signings in September are a likely sign that home price growth will soon come back down to earth, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 28
Rent growth catching up to home price increases in major cities
In 2021, East Coast rents made steady gains while West Coast rents remained stilted — until recently, a new report released Tuesday from Zumper reveals
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 26
Place tenants and find future buyers with RentBase, a CRM for rental agents
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The company's internal research shows aspiring tenants who complete their onboarding survey end up choosing properties that cost 15% more per month
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 11