Ready to start investing? Here are the ins and outs to get you started
Opinion
If you're just starting out, author and trainer Bernice Ross shares strategies for choosing your investment property and increasing its value for maximum return on investment
by Bernice Ross Jun 22
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
See inside Walt Disney's former home that rents for $40K a month
The home Disney built in the early 1930s and lived in for nearly 2 decades, while releasing some of his company's most iconic films, is available for rent in Los Angeles' Los Feliz neighborhood
by Taylor Anderson Jun 20
Why self-storage and real estate leap-frog traditional investments
Opinion
Self-storage and real estate investments provide returns and benefits that traditional investments may not offer, making them an attractive option for investors looking to diversify
by Victoria Kennedy Jun 20
Want to buy a home? It'll cost you $1,030 a month more than renting
The premium for buying a home is now 17% higher than it was a year ago thanks to high interest rates and stubborn home prices, according to John Burns Real Estate Consulting
by Taylor Anderson Jun 15
Inflation is falling. So what happens next? Here's what economists say
The impact of high housing costs is expected to fall out of inflation, giving cover for the Federal Reserve to stop raising interest rates for now, economists said. But there are still warning signs
by Ben Verde AND Taylor Anderson Jun 13
This apartment complex wants to lock residents inside all night long
The Array Apartments in Austin, Texas, has announced a 'mandatory' curfew between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. each night. But legal experts are skeptical such a rule can be enforced
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 13
Low inventory propped up price growth this spring
US home values grew 1.4% between April and May of 2023 — slower than the past 2 springs but faster than both the 2018 and 2019 spring markets
by Ben Verde Jun 12
Homeowners lose equity for 1st time in over a decade: Report
The typical U.S. homeowner with a mortgage lost about $5,400 in equity in Q1 2023 compared to a year earlier, CoreLogic said
by Taylor Anderson Jun 8
Hotelier gives up on 2 hotels in San Francisco, citing 'major challenges'
Park Hotels & Resorts CEO Thomas Baltimore says city's 'major challenges' include weak conference outlook, high office vacancy rate and 'street conditions' when announcing the move
by Taylor Anderson Jun 7
How 1 real estate investor beats the banks amid rising interest rates
Brad Smotherman bought 28 homes last month without traditional financing. He plans to double his business by the end of 2024. The Tennessee real estate investor told Inman how he does it
by Taylor Anderson Jun 6
Bridge loans for investment properties: What you need to know
Bridge loans offer investors a quick and flexible way to finance an investment property, but they come with some disadvantages, writes Luke Babich, chief sales officer at Clever Real Estate
by Luke Babich Jun 6
Does this financial analyst have an economic crystal ball?
Opinion
Could an obscure chart provide a roadmap for investment? Bernice Ross talks with money mentor Chris Naugle about a little-known pattern of economic trends dating back to the 19th century
by Bernice Ross Jun 5
Airbnb sues New York City over 'de facto ban' on short-term rentals
The company says only nine of its nearly 40,000 units in New York have been approved under the new law — which Airbnb claims is meant to drive out short-term rentals
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 2
Keller Williams, eXp Realty, others sued over alleged discrimination
The new lawsuit claims that a host of big-name real estate companies, as well as various landlords, refused to accept Section 8 vouchers for lower-income renters
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 1
Investment activity tallies record fall as purchases tumble 49% in Q1
Overall home purchases dropped 41%, suggesting investors have pulled back from the market more than consumers during a period of high rates and volatile home prices, according to Redfin
by Taylor Anderson Jun 1