NAR predicts home sales will increase 4% in 2026
NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun also said median prices should increase 4% by EOY
by Marian McPherson Jun 16
housing affordability
Homeownership in some markets never makes financial sense
by Marian McPherson Jun 4
Renters accelerate buying plans as rental affordability improves
Zillow data shows rent price growth has reached its lowest level since 2020
by Marian McPherson Apr 21
Rentspree's Landlord Pro targets fragmented rental operations
Investors and retail portfolio operators now have a technology option that can reduce dependence on disconnected property management solutions
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 8
Gen Z renters
The rental housing industry stands at a turning point, CEO Tony Julianelle writes, and Gen Z renters can show it the way to build what's next
by Tony Julianelle Sep 11
TurboTenant, Rent Butter integrate to smooth tenant screening
The integration will embed 'near-instant' credit, background checks into the application process, removing it as a secondary, stand-alone action in the application ecosystem, the companies say
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 18
Location Marketing
Renters often make living decisions based on an apartment’s proximity to retail and lifestyle amenities. Local Logic’s software surfaces data and insights to add value to sales efforts
by Craig C. Rowe May 28
Condos are selling below list price as fees discourage buyers
68.4% of condos sold below their asking price — the highest share in 5 years. That's a jump from 63.3% last year, signaling a cooling condo market, according to a Redfin report
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 3
Gitcha launches services in California to assist fire-affected
'While we can’t create more housing, we can help those affected share their needs and connect with their community for support': Gitcha CEO
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 24
13 Negotiation Questions Every Real Estate Agent Must Learn To Ask
Ask the right questions, and get buyers talking about what matters most to them
by Bernice Ross Feb 21
Rocket offering renters up to $5K in closing credits
RocketRentRewards lets homebuyers earn closing cost credits equal to 10% of their verified rent payments over the past year — about $2,160 for those paying the average $1,800 in rent
by Matt Carter Feb 19
Canopy MLS members offered Rental Beast solutions
It is the MLS’s hope that Rental Beast’s presence in the Canopy ecosystem will provide a host of efficiencies, namely a more consumer-friendly and modern application experience
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 3
Renters feel less connected to their neighbors than homeowners
Redfin commissioned a survey of more than 1,600 renters and homeowners and found millennial and Gen-Z homeowners were most likely to feel a sense of belonging in their neighborhoods
by Marian McPherson Dec 13
Zumper introduces Zoe, latest AI for aspiring renters
The AI interface assists current and aspiring renters wanting help with an apartment and can answer virtually any question about a property or neighborhood
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 10
Rental Beast to help Realtor.com devour lease market
Rental Beast is a comprehensive rental property solution with an MLS-specific iteration of its software, which is what likely led to Realtor.com’s decision to work with them
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 15