Rent control is getting more popular, but does it actually work?
New laws in California and Oregon show that rental regulations are gaining traction as a solution to rising housing costs. But economists aren't all convinced the rules will work as intended
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 3
A startup aimed at millennial renters has raised a $14M round
Paris-based Leavy.co, a startup that rents rooms from travelers in order to sublease them, has sights set on US
by Teke Wiggin Nov 27
Reformers at the gate: Progressives set their sights on the housing market
In cities across the country, housing advocates, civil rights groups and defenders of the homeless are chipping away at housing laws, one state at a time. Why now?
by Marian McPherson Nov 18
As California rolls out short-term rental regulations, investors look elsewhere
California is a patchwork of regulations when it comes to short-term rentals, but real estate professionals on the front lines are already seeing impacts in the market
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 12
Jersey City voters opt to restrict short-term rentals
The referendum prohibits using a property as a short-term rental for more than a total of 60 nights a year if the owner is not present
by Patrick Kearns Nov 6
Vacasa wraps up purchase of Wyndham Vacation Rentals
The $162 million deal grows Vacasa's portfolio to more than 23,000 vacation rental units across four continents
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 23
All that you need to know about filing Form 1099-MISC
Submitting the form allows you to qualify your rental property as a business and become eligible for related tax deductions
Inman News quiz: Think you're on top of the week's biggest stories?
The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman's real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week
by Inman Oct 11
Trade group and landlords divided on rent control law in California
The law exempts most apartments built within the past 15 years, and, thanks to lobbying by the California Association of Realtors, it doesn't apply to most single-family homes
by Teke Wiggin Oct 9
An over-the-top housing complex to rise near Amazon HQ in Seattle
Known as Seattle House, the 45-story towers will feature 8K square feet of coworking space, a spa, pool, game rooms and an engineering room, among other amenities
by Marian McPherson Sep 27
Los Angeles to implement strict rent controls in unincorporated areas
Proposal would link rent hikes in some areas to overall rate of inflation and make it more difficult to evict tenants
by David Myers Sep 26
Rent-to-own startup Divvy raises $43M in new Series B round
The company will use the cash to add team members and beef up tech as it works to disrupt the rent-to-own sector
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 25
TransUnion revamps renter screening model
ResidentScore 3.0 is an analytical tool that says it can help landlords find the highest quality renters
by Patrick Kearns Sep 23
Inman News quiz: Think you're on top of the week's biggest stories?
The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman's real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week
by Inman Sep 20