New York Republicans aim to roll back so-called 'squatters rights'
New York State Sen. Mario Mattera and Assembly member Ed Flood introduced new legislation last week that aims to make it easier for property owners to remove squatters from their land
by Ben Verde Apr 9
6 spring cleaning tips for refreshing your rental properties
Routine cleaning and maintenance saves both time and money, RentRedi CEO Ryan Barone writes, can retain or increase property value and attracts qualified tenants
by Ryan Barone Apr 8
Blackstone ramps up activity with $10B multifamily acquisition
The acquisition of AIR Communities marks Blackstone's largest in the multifamily sector. It shows a bullishness in rentals and a mentality that the commercial market may be bottoming out
Colleen's voice AI rent collector knows where you live
Tenants who are late on rent and those who pack up and move out without paying can now be tracked down by artificial intelligence
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 5
Troubled WeWork projects savings of $8B through restructured leases
The bankrupt provider of coworking spaces is aiming to emerge from chapter 11 bankruptcy before June through the restructuring of hundreds of leases, company executives said Tuesday
by Ben Verde Apr 3
Bankrupt WeWork struggles to control losses, renegotiate leases
WeWork's United States and Canada operations lost $122M in February alone, according to bankruptcy filings
by Ben Verde Apr 2
Why investors are bullish on the build-to-rent market
Build-to-rent represents an emerging subset of the economically and regionally resilient single-family rental market, writes investment strategist Michael Zaransky
by Michael Zaransky Apr 2
6 ways to cover your kids' college costs with real estate investment
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If you plan to help out with your kids' college tuition, there are a variety of real estate investment strategies that can help
by G. Brian Davis Apr 1
Landing acquires flexible rental platform Barsala for $30M
The new deal will allow Landing, a flexible living platform, to add 1,000 new units across its Autopilot program, which provides furnished, flexible living spaces for multifamily buildings
by Ben Verde Mar 28
Rent is now more affordable than buying in every major US market
Austin and Seattle were the friendliest cities for renters as the monthly mortgage payment on a starter home in each of the top 50 cities soared above the average rent by more than $1,000
by Ben Verde Mar 26
DOJ launches criminal probe into RealPage amid rent-fixing scandal
The DOJ opened its investigation into the property management software firm as well as several multifamily building operators who authorities believe collaborated in a 'price-fixing combination'
by Ben Verde Mar 25
NYC's 'worst landlord' attacked first day of 2-month Rikers sentence
New York City's worst landlord, Daniel Ohebshalom, was punched on Friday during an inmate brawl at Rikers. Ohebshalom was sentenced for failing to fix more than 700 housing violations
by Marian McPherson Mar 25
Squatting is having a moment. Ignore it
A few high-profile squatting cases have gone viral in recent days, but no available data actually indicates the practice of unlawfully occupying property has become more frequent
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 25
New-home sales fall abruptly in February for first time in 3 months
Sales of newly built homes slipped a modest 0.3% between January and February to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 662,000, according to data released Monday by the US Census Bureau
by Ben Verde Mar 25
NYC landlord with 700 safety violations starts 60-day jail stint
New York City's worst landlord, Daniel Ohebshalom, has been sentenced to 60 days in jail for 700 safety violations, including faulty plumbing and electrcity, mold and recurring rat infestations
by Marian McPherson Mar 22
Landlords pull plug on renter incentives ahead of spring
A new Zillow analysis on Wednesday revealed a slowdown in rental concessions ahead of a busy spring and summer leasing season. Only 32.2% of rentals advertised incentives in February
by Marian McPherson Mar 20