Affordability, debt biggest obstacles to homeownership, renters lament
32% of renters surveyed in a poll conducted by Redfin say they rent because they can't afford to buy a home, while 45% said debt was the main factor keeping them from homeownership
by Ben Verde Apr 8
Nonwhite renters saddled with higher security deposits, study says
Renters of color pay security deposits more often than white renters, and deposits they pay are typically $150 more than those paid by white renters, according to an analysis by Zillow
by Ben Verde Apr 6
With inflation surging, should you replace bonds with real estate?
Real estate offers many of the same advantages as bonds, without the same inflation risk. Here's how you can take advantage of its potential in today's market
by G. Brian Davis Mar 29
Single-family rental management firm Poplar Homes lands $53M
The company said 90% of the nation's SFR stock is owned by individuals and that more than seven million individual SFR landlords 'have historically been do-it-yourself landlords'
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 28
RentPath rental listings go live on Redfin's real estate portal
For the first time, Redfin users will now be able to search the Seattle-based brokerage's online listing portal for homes and apartments for rent, it was announced Wednesday
by Daniel Houston Mar 24
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Rent rose sharply, but it didn’t keep up with the rapid increase in the price of a monthly mortgage, according to a Redfin report released Monday
by Taylor Anderson Mar 21
Landlord shames tenant by hanging banner across home in rent dispute
Landlords Calvin and Jean Thompson hung a large banner on the Queens, New York, building they live in that reads 'MY TENANTS ON THE FIRST FLOOR ARE NOT PAYING RENT'
by Ben Verde Mar 21
News Quiz: Do you know the biggest stories for the week of March 13?
Bright MLS, Pacaso and the Corcoran Group all made headlines this week. Test your knowledge of the biggest stories to see if you're up to date on the industry
by Inman Mar 18
In first earnings since IPO, Vacasa reports bookings rose 55% in Q4
In its first earnings report since going public in December, the company on Thursday reported generating $1.9B in gross booking revenue from approximately 37,000 vacation homes
by Taylor Anderson Mar 17
As rent spikes, a movement to bring back rent control gains momentum
More than a dozen states across the U.S. are eying rent control on legislative agendas this year in the face of rapidly rising rent, according to a new report
by Taylor Anderson Mar 15
California Association of Realtors to get free access to Rental Beast tools
Real Estate Business Services, a subsidiary of the California Association of Realtors, will offer its members Rental Beast tools to boost exposure for rental properties and syndicate rental listings
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 15
Generation Z emerges as potent force in rental market
Gen Z has become the most active rental generation as they begin to graduate college and move out of their college towns and into cities
by Ben Verde Mar 10
Fresh off $2M seed round, The Host Co. helps rental hosts sell goods
The Host Co. is a digital commerce software that allows owners of short-term rentals to earn additional income by selling furniture, artwork, crafts and even food items
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 2
Sonder became a unicorn in 2020. Now its CEO has Pharrell's home
Francis Davidson, the chief executive officer of San Francisco-based short-term rental manager Sonder, purchased the 13-time grammy winner's Hollywood Hills estate for $9.2M last month
by Ben Verde Mar 1
Proptech VC takes swing at tenant loyalty app Piñata in $13M round
Leading the round was Wilshire Lane Capital, which invests heavily in real estate and proptech initiatives. Founder and managing partner Adam Demuyakor will join Piñata's board
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 1
Vacasa's 35,000 homes get tech upgrades, including keyless entry
The company says the improvements provide a win-win for guests and homeowners, as well as the communities in which the rental homes reside
by Taylor Anderson Feb 24