Rent peaked where it matters most. Here's what happens next
Federal inflation data showed rent inflation dropped in April, about a year after rent growth rapidly slowed. Three economists explain why it took so long for that to happen and what it all means
by Taylor Anderson May 23
JPMorgan CEO: Real estate is going to be a big problem for some banks
Not every bank is at risk, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said Monday during an investor conference. But for lenders with more exposure to commercial properties, the months ahead could be tough
by Daniel Houston May 23
Developer Richard LeFrak steps down from 140-year-old family firm
The longtime developer and CEO, who inherited the helm from his father Sam, will continue to work at LeFrak Organization as his sons, Jamie and Harrison, lead the company into the future
by Lillian Dickerson May 23
Minimize vacancies and maximize revenue: 5 tips to boost your rental
Manual tasks can take up a landlord's time. But automating jobs and handling maintenance well can help keep renters in place and maximize a property's revenue stream, experts told Inman
by Taylor Anderson May 23
Lake Homes Realty launches Beach Homes Realty
Beach-Homes.com will help homebuyers find beachfront, beach-view and beach-access homes easier with more than 68,000 coastal properties across 14 states, according to the company
by Lillian Dickerson May 23
Real estate investors are still at the table — but fewer are bringing cash
Smaller real estate investors are stepping into the home market even as the big guns scale back. The result? Fewer all-cash investor offers, according to a Realtor.com analysis of deed records
by Daniel Houston May 22
Builder confidence rises as low inventory hikes new-home demand
New homes now represent a third of all homes on the market, 2.5 times higher than the historical average for the 2 decades leading up to COVID-19, according to the NAHB/Wells Fargo HMI
by Taylor Anderson May 17
HGTV star Page Turner joins Coldwell Banker Exclusive
The real estate investment expert on HGTV's 'Fix My Flip' will lead Coldwell Banker Exclusive's newly created affiliate, iKONIC Sports and Entertainment, the company said
by Lillian Dickerson May 16
Single-family rent growth slows for 11th straight month in March
Annual single-family rent growth decelerated to a rate of 4.3% during March, according to CoreLogic. Despite the slowing trend, rental prices are still largely going up on a monthly basis
by Ben Verde May 16
5 tips for what landlords should include in a rental lease agreement
Landlords will want to make sure to cover their bases when it comes to rent payments, security deposits and liability. Here are some tips for what to include in a rental lease agreement
by Taylor Anderson May 16
Vornado Realty Trust enters 'eye of economic storm' with $2.6B debt
Real estate investment trust Vornado is attempting to calm investors after CEO Steve Roth signaled plans to pause its Penn Station projects and launch a $200M share repurchase program
by Marian McPherson May 16
Offices are in trouble. Can turning them into housing save downtown?
Office-to-residential conversions are on the upswing as remote work destabilizes commercial real estate nationwide. 'Everything is on the table,' affordable housing advocate Janan New told Inman
by Taylor Anderson May 16
9 pros and cons: Are mobile home parks a smart investment in 2023?
Opinion
Is investing in a mobile home park — a designated lot for communities of mobile or manufactured homes — truly lucrative? Clever Real Estate's Luke Babich looks at the benefits and disadvantages
by Luke Babich May 16
Airbnb posts first profitable Q1 as revenue climbs to $1.8B
The short-term rental platform has doubled in size since the start of the pandemic as the number of rentable homes increased by 18% from last year, according to earnings data released Tuesday
by Taylor Anderson May 9
Miami Beach formally recognizes Pacaso's co-ownership model
Miami Beach officials passed an ordinance that approves co-ownership but requires the presence of a local property manager as well as adherence to a code of conduct, it was announced in April
by Craig C. Rowe May 9
What can landlords look for when screening tenants for a rental?
An ineffective screening process can fail to block a potential threat to an investment property, experts told Inman. Here's a few more screening tips landlords might want to consider
by Taylor Anderson May 9