How to identify the top new amenities in multifamily housing
Multifamily operators must know that trends are fickle and vogue fades, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes. Build a community around your amenities, not vice versa
by Michael Zaransky Dec 9
RealPage says feds ended criminal probe into multifamily pricing
The company has become a lightning rod in debates about rental pricing software. It also remains the subject of a civil lawsuit over alleged antitrust allegations
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 7
Lessen is more: Company announces Digital FM+ release
Integrating usage data, hardware efficiencies and AI, Digital FM+ establishes what Lessen calls a 'Center for Operational Excellence,' a central database for making critical facilities decisions
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 3
RentSpree releases 'Homebuyer Insights' tool for Florida Realtors
Designed to help agents unearth buyer leads from renter databases, RentSpree's new tool will now be available to the 6,000 members of Central Florida’s Space Coast Association of Realtors
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 27
Is office conversion a viable model for multifamily housing growth?
Despite the need for more affordable housing, writes multifamily expert Michael Zaransky, office conversions rarely solve the problem more effectively and cheaply than building new
by Michael Zaransky Nov 26
What’s the rent? A whole month’s pay, 1 in 5 renters tell Redfin
Redfin report finds 22% of US renters say they pay their all of their monthly income to afford rent. They're borrowing money, getting a second job and pulling from retirement to cover the cost
by Taylor Anderson Nov 22
Housing costs force Americans earning less than $50K to sacrifice
Nearly three-quarters of US residents earning less than $50K annually are struggling to keep up with monthly rent or mortgage payments, causing many to make dramatic sacrifices to stay afloat
by Richelle Hammiel Nov 18
Rental Beast to help Realtor.com devour lease market
Rental Beast is a comprehensive rental property solution with an MLS-specific iteration of its software, which is what likely led to Realtor.com’s decision to work with them
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 15
NYC Council passes bill to end broker fees for renters
The bill shifts responsibility for broker fees from renters to property owners in hopes of easing affordability woes. However, opponents say the bill will only raise costs for renters in the long run
by Marian McPherson Nov 13
Vrbo parent Expedia Group reports strong Q3 amid leadership changes
The company reported total gross bookings of $27.5B, a 7% increase, fueled by an 8% rise in lodging bookings and a 10% growth in its hotel business
by Richelle Hammiel Nov 8
Portfolio growth, owner retention help Blanket shine: Tech Review
Blanket stands out for its growth-first mindset and smart features to help property managers and clients collaborate
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 1
Share of renters paying under $1,000 hits record low, Redfin says
Only 32.1% of renter households currently pay less than $1,000 in monthly rent — a sharp decline from 35.2% in 2022 and 50.4% in 2012, according to an analysis from Redfin released Wednesday
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 31
AppFolio acquires LiveEasy for 'next-gen' renter experience
The vertical integration 'will reduce the stress of moving, deliver increased convenience, and save renters time and money'
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 25
Beetlejuice mansion opens for haunted tours on Airbnb
Airbnb is now offering 3-hour tours where guests can explore the Hillsborough Township, New Jersey, residence of Delia Deetz, the eccentric artist portrayed by Catherine O’Hara
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 25
Mayor outside Chicago has evaded eviction server, landlord claims
Landlord Genetta Hull filed eviction papers in September alleging that Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard and her roommate, Kamal Woods, owe $3,350 in rent and late fees on her property
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 24
No lone star: RentSpree signs 7th Texas MLS
RentSpree signed Central Texas MLS, which joins among others, San Antonio Board of Realtors, Houston Association of Realtors, Unlock MLS and the Greater McAllen Association of Realtors
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 22