NYC rents grew 7 times faster than wages last year
The nation's biggest city saw the biggest gap emerge between the rates of wage growth and rent growth, according to a new report from Zillow
by Ben Verde May 7
Florida is king for short-term rental investors: Study
Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville and Miami are the leading metros for short-term rental gains, according to Clever Real Estate's latest market analysis
by Marian McPherson May 7
3 ways to diversify your real estate investment portfolio
Whether it’s REITs, international markets, self-storage or residential rentals, Victoria Kennedy writes, each component adds a layer of security and opportunity to your strategy
by Victoria Kennedy May 7
Hawaii to limit vacation rentals amid statewide housing crisis
New legislation will give counties the authority to redefine zoning ordinances to phase out short-term rentals
by Ben Verde May 6
March rents grew dramatically in Chicago and these 4 other cities
18 of the 50 largest US metro areas witnessed rents rise on an annual basis in March, especially in the Northeast and Midwest, where a lack of rental supply is common and owning a home is costly
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 30
Apartment List rolls out Lea Pro, a bot for lead conversions and tours
The artificial intelligence-fueled tool allows leasing agents and landlords to generate new leads more efficiently, providing speed without the need for additional personnel, among other benefits
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 30
How multifamily can appeal to the baby boomer rental market
Many baby boomers are interested in rental markets close to home, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes, especially when they offer features that enhance their lifestyles and options
by Michael Zaransky Apr 29
Corcoran agent finds her home fraudulently listed on Airbnb
Sarah Stewart only learned her Hamptons vacation home was fraudulently listed on the platform after someone called her to confirm that they should wire $25K outside of the Airbnb platform
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 23
Undeterred by federal scrutiny, RealPage continues to innovate
In the face of a March 25 report that the company conspired to keep rents above market, the property management software firm is forging ahead with innovations rooted in AI
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 19
New build-to-rent homes hit a new high in 2023
A total of 27,500 build-to-rent houses in the United States were completed in 2023, according to a new report from RentCafe
by Ben Verde Apr 18
Coastal cities lead as single-family rent growth soars to 10-month high
Rental price growth for single-family apartments surged 3.4% in February, with Boston, Seattle and New York City rising fastest among US cities, according to CoreLogic data released Tuesday
by Ben Verde Apr 17
Sun Belt property managers merge as Bryten Real Estate Partners
Phoenix-based MEB Management Services and St. Petersburg, Florida-based Weller Management announced their merger on Monday
by Ben Verde Apr 16
More and more renters believe they will never own a home
Thirty-eight percent of renters don't believe they will ever own a home — up from 27 percent less than a year ago, according to Redfin
by Ben Verde Apr 12
Single-family home sales to investors hit all-time high
United States property investors are putting the pedal to the metal and feeling optimistic despite a turbulent housing market
by Ben Verde Apr 11
HappyCo unveils joyful AI solution for multifamily property managers
JoyAi, a large language model, automates everything from real-time scheduling and technician-matching to 24/7 resident communications and more, according to an announcement Tuesday
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 11
Investor or agent? 5 moneymakers share why agents should be both
Five investor-agents, each of whom has achieved success on both sides of the equation, shared their actionable insights and winning formulas for nailing a pivotal but tricky professional shift
by Ben Verde Apr 9