House Hacking spiked amid COVID. In 2024, it will be a household name
Last month, Fannie Mae lowered its down payment minimum for some properties, clearing a path for investors like Alejandro and Jessicas Cuevas, who bought in Chicago with hacking in mind
by Taylor Anderson Dec 26
How was your year? Take the Inman Intel Index survey: December 2023
The Inman Intel Index goes beyond sentiment and trends by tapping into the real estate industry's most engaged community. Add your voice to the industry's most ambitious monthly survey today
by Chris LeBarton Dec 20
WeWork asks bankruptcy court to hide 600K tenant names from rivals
Once valued at $47B, WeWork attorneys argue that releasing the names of its 600,000 clients would allow competing office landlords to poach customers
by Taylor Anderson Dec 19
Now Landing, a partnership with ID verification solution CLEAR
Landing gives mobile professionals and digital nomads access to a wide array of apartments around the country for short-term stays
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 19
7 ways to avoid taxes on real estate investments
Investing in real estate doesn't have to bring a big tax bill. In fact, there are plenty of ways to minimize your taxes while making healthy returns
by G. Brian Davis Dec 19
Real estate syndication: How to invest passively and profitably
Luke Babich suggests that by relinquishing a bit of control, you can unlock remarkable potential for gains by investing in real estate syndications
by Luke Babich Dec 19
Adam Neumann’s secretive new apartment scheme is now live
The WeWork founder quietly scooped up $1B worth of apartment buildings near the peak of the multifamily housing market. His first building is now in lease-up. Here’s what we know
by Taylor Anderson Dec 12
Major real estate players push back against Florida's foreign buyer ban
Lobbying group the Real Estate Roundtable, which represents the interests of investors like Blackstone, is appealing to state legislators to amend Gov. DeSantis' foreign investment ban
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 12
The investor on a quest to buy 250 rentals near the US's top schools
Sean O’Dowd and his partners are betting they can generate healthy returns by buying single-family homes in the best school districts. They're buying hundreds of homes in just 21 ZIP codes
by Taylor Anderson Dec 12
EasyKnock continues its buying spree as it picks up Balance Homes
The acquisition continued the sale-leaseback company's quest to provide ways for homeowners to tap into their equity without losing their homes
by Taylor Anderson Dec 5
Real estate and money myths that even the rich get wrong
Investing in real estate provides an opportunity to become a millionaire. But you first need to wade through the fact and fiction around getting started
by G. Brian Davis Dec 5
How landlords are driving innovation in the proptech space
Ryan Barone, CEO of RentRedi, discusses the ways that landlords are embracing innovative property management solutions and driving development in the proptech sector
by Ryan Barone Dec 5
Americans support zoning changes to allow more housing, survey finds
From backyard cottages to duplexes and more mixed-use buildings, a survey of over 5,000 people found broad support for widespread zoning changes
by Taylor Anderson Dec 1
See inside Blondie singer Debbie Harry's 18th-century rental home
The 78-year-old Harry bought the 2-bed, 3-bath Connecticut home for $785K in 2016 — a discount from what it sold for at its peak
by Taylor Anderson Nov 30
New data shows much of the US has entered the ‘renter’s market’
The Sun Belt leads the ongoing drop in rent declines, and the price of rent is now lower than a year ago in 50 of the top 100 markets Zumper tracks
by Taylor Anderson Nov 28
Need an in-law suite? NYC will give you $395K to build a tiny home
The pilot program, dubbed 'Plus One ADU,' draws on a $2.6M grant from New York State Homes and Community Renewal. As many as 15 eligible single-family homeowners will receive funds
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 28