It's a small world after all: Average apartment shrank 9.7% since 2010
Centrally located, small and more affordable living spaces dominated the past decade, according to new data released by RCLCO Real Estate Advisors
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 12
Chocolate factories, churches and courts: Residential conversions heat up
As new apartment building starts slow, commercial-to-residential apartments conversions are picking up steam as they offer renters affordability and style
by Marian McPherson Sep 29
What's the outlook on the rental market now?
Opinion
To stay in front of the chaos, real estate investors need to know where the rental market really stands. Here's what you need to know — from macro data like unemployment and vacancy rates to how various property types are faring
by Bob Collopy Jul 27
Family-oriented rentals are next area of growth, opportunity
In a report released Monday, the Urban Land Institute highlighted the need for more two and three-bedroom rentals to meet the growing demand of families
by Marian McPherson Jun 22
'I don't want to evict anyone': 3 investors on how COVID-19 has impacted them
Small-time real estate investors in Atlanta, Denver and Knoxville share how they're balancing their financial security while caring for tenants
by Marian McPherson Apr 20
56% of renters still plan to move despite ongoing pandemic
RentCafe's latest survey shows the majority of renters aren't canceling moving plans
by Marian McPherson Mar 24
Rently self-guided tours coming to 75 more rental communities
An award-winning national property manager responds to reduction in face-to-face showings by rolling out Rently's patented touring technology
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 23
Zumper fast-tracks online tour tools, presses on with hiring plans
The nation's largest rental search and transaction platform has pushed up the launch of new online tour tools to counter the 'coronavirus market.' HUD's call to delay evictions could have long-standing impact on property market
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 20
Rental platform Zumper raises $60M in Series D round
A Series D fundraising round was led by e.ventures, its first investment in the rental platform, which acquired PadMapper in 2016. More than 80 million use Zumper, according to the company
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 10
Real estate fundraising plunges to lowest level in 6 years
The amount of capital raised by real estate private equity funds shrunk from $35B in Q4 2018 to $18B in 2019
by Marian McPherson Jan 21
Everything is bigger in Texas — including the rent
Over the past decade, the median rent has increased by more than 80% in Austin, Texas, according to a new Zillow study released Friday
by Marian McPherson Dec 13
More than 25% of NYC condos built after 2013 remain unsold: StreetEasy
A new study from the Zillow-owned listing portal StreetEasy finds that newly built condos are out of reach for most New Yorkers, leaving thousands unsold
by Patrick Kearns Sep 13
California agent charged with price gouging during NorCal fires
Real estate agent Melissa “Missy” Echeverria allegedly raised the price of her rental from $5,000 to $9,000 per month
by Marian McPherson Apr 20
Facebook app and desktop
The social network is expanding its Marketplace with listings from Apartment List and Zumper. Are mass sales listings next?
by Marian McPherson Nov 9
Can the rental housing landscape be improved?
WalletHub's latest study reveals the best and worst cities for renting
by Marian McPherson Jul 28