Manhattan landlords warehouse rentals amid slowdown
Critics say the practice by landlords to remove unrented apartments from the market as a cost-saving measure only amplifies the city's housing shortage and is 'unconscionable'
Clients planning to rent? 10 realities they need to be aware of
House shopping in the coronavirus era is a high-intensity exercise, with homes selling at warp speeds. Clients who are turning to renting as a temporary solution might need to be aware of today's realities. Here are a few
by Cara Ameer Oct 27
How to protect yourself as a first-time landlord
Opinion
Real estate investing is a competitive and risky game. Although you can't control when a global health crisis strikes, as an aspiring investor, you can protect yourself by adopting these necessary strategies and techniques
by Anna Johansson May 22
'Sex-for-rent' requests from landlords soar amid pandemic
Women's advocacy groups in Hawaii and Illinois say renters are being pressured to perform sexual acts in lieu of rent as unemployment rises
by Marian McPherson Apr 20
'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
The Real Word: Why luxury auctions are surging and what it means
Plus, a look at April's rent payment trends and Zillow's new virtual open house link option
by Byron Lazine Apr 17
What should landlords do when tenants can't pay rent?
The number of people who have filed for unemployment in the past few weeks is approaching 10 million. This week, many of those people also had to pay rent
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 2
Landlords halting evictions amid coronavirus emergency
A coalition of landlords in New York City promised to stop evictions in most circumstances for 90 days. The move comes amid calls for tenant protections across the US
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 16
6 pros and cons to consider if you're about to invest in real estate
Investment experts Michael Hills and Whitney Nicely share what newbie investors need to know about the upsides and downsides of investing in residential or commercial real estate
by Marian McPherson Feb 4
7 tips for selling tenant-occupied properties
Always remember to be respectful of the people who've built their life and memories in the home you're now listing
by Jim Weix Aug 10
Apartment List raises $50 million to add more kinds of listings
In a quest to become the Zillow of rentals, Apartment List will display more listings from individual owners—not just giant apartment complexes
by Emma Hinchliffe Jan 18
National Association of Realtors advises agents and brokers on legal marijuana
What's a broker to do if one of his or her agents asks to consume on the job for medical reasons?
More than just money: Landlords say most desirable tenant traits include transparency, manners
Trulia report finds traits landlords want while ranking most competitive rental markets throughout US
by Kimberly Manning Sep 20
Rentberry lets you auction your rental property
Going once, going twice... Rented – to the highest bidder
by Britt Chester May 16
10 green must-haves for your eco-friendly renter
The essentials for sustainable multifamily housing
by Ted Rollins Mar 8