Blackstone president: Now it's time for real estate investors to pounce
Jon Gray described the current market as a 'bottoming period' that should inspire investors to get moving on new purchases and said those who move fast stand to be rewarded once prices recover
by Ben Verde Mar 18
Hilton heads back to campus with $210M Graduate Hotels acquisition
Hilton Worldwide Holdings has agreed to pay $210M for the Graduate Hotels brand, a 10-year-old company that operates hotels in some of the nations biggest college towns
by Ben Verde Mar 14
Illinois Supreme Court says Chicago tax hike can move ahead
A fiscal watchdog also released a report warning that Chicago leaders may not have studied the issue thoroughly before putting it on the March 19 ballot
by Taylor Anderson Mar 13
Jail ahead for ‘worst landlord on this planet’ over squalid rentals
The sheriff has been ordered to arrest a landlord twice named worst in New York City and bring him to Rikers Island for up to 60 days over hundreds of building violations
by Taylor Anderson Mar 13
Zillow economist identifies 11 cities primed for real estate investors
Zillow Chief Economist Skylar Olsen said these markets are ideal cities for real estate investors to purchase properties in the coming years
by Ben Verde Mar 12
How to combine short, medium and long-term real estate investments
SparkRental co-founder G. Brian Davis on why you need to balance your portfolio with a variety of investment styles and terms
by G. Brian Davis Mar 12
Rent prices post highest annual increase in over a year: Redfin
The median asking rent in the United States rose 2.2% year over year to $1,981 in February, the largest annual gain since January 2023 and a 0.9% increase compared to the month before
by Ben Verde Mar 11
Negotiating short sales is a crucial skill for real estate agents
With some areas seeing rising prices and low supply, Clever's Luke Babich writes, many would-be homeowners are looking into unconventional routes to homeownership, including short sales
by Luke Babich Mar 11
These are the markets where rent growth will be strongest in 2024
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Multifamily investors can thrive even during periods of more moderate growth by understanding their renters, markets and properties, Michael Zaransky writes
by Michael Zaransky Mar 11
Matt Beall: Hawaii's market is 'extraordinarily strained'
The Hawaii Life CEO said after pandemic demand and the Maui fires, inventory has been sparse. But he also said the market is returning to seasonality, and community involvement is at a high
Appeals court rules Chicago transfer tax hike can move ahead
Voters are set to decide on March 19 whether they want to quadruple the tax buyers pay on real estate purchases above $1.5M. Realtors say it amounts to a secret tax and rent hike
by Taylor Anderson Mar 6
Tiny home generates big demand from desperate Las Vegas renters
A 160-square-foot backyard residence in the Las Vegas Valley asking $950 a month has received over 100 inquiries from tenants
by Ben Verde Mar 5
Brick Underground saved from folding by last-minute buyer
The New York City-based real estate news site, a resource for buyers, sellers and renters, briefly ceased publication last week before announcing Monday it had been acquired
by Taylor Anderson Mar 5
Are there still buying opportunities in suburban multifamily?
Suburban multifamily housing continues its growth surge, particularly in the single-family and build-to-rent markets, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes
by Michael Zaransky Mar 5
Harry Macklowe asks $38M for 'unlivable' Hamptons home
The all-white mansion on the shores of Georgica Pond boasts 951 feet of frontage on the exclusive waterfront — but can't legally be lived in
by Ben Verde Mar 4
Airbnb reports surge in bookings for the April 8 solar eclipse
Cities within the path of totality for the eclipse on April 8 are experiencing a 1,000% increase in searches for the short term rentals
by Ben Verde Mar 4