Trulia unveils major redesign and new logo
The Zillow-owned search portal is emphasizing its hyperlocal, community-oriented approach to home search
by Patrick Kearns Jul 10
IBuyer startup wants to give Realtors a cut of investment properties
Commersh, based in Los Angeles and founded by two former Keller Williams agents, says Realtors who refer new investors to its condo project can get equity in it, too
by Patrick Kearns Jul 10
What to look for in an urban investment property
Top agents share the secrets to finding the best investment properties
by Patrick Kearns Jul 8
Airbnb teams up with developer for hotel-condo hybrid
Two upcoming buildings in Austin and Miami will have hotel licenses, giving unit owners the freedom to rent them out as much as they want
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 3
Rents are rising, but the US lacks sufficient middle-income housing
Recent years have been a boon for landlords, and a recession doesn't appear imminent, but the multifamily housing market does face some challenges
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 3
Massachusetts begins taxing short-term rentals and nightly rates are predicted to rise
The commonwealth's new tax is part of a wave of regulation that cities and states across the US are imposing on short-term rental hosts
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 2
Should your vacation rental have smart locks?
Experts say smart locks can help vacation rental owners avoid hassles and step up security
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 2
Oregon moves to nix single-family zoning, continues a national trend
Lawmakers on Sunday approved a bill that would legalize duplexes and other 'missing middle' housing in neighborhoods that previously only allowed single-family homes
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 1
Los Angeles buildings skyline California
The new rules took effect this week, limiting all Los Angeles short-term rentals to a host's primary residence and capping the number of days most properties can be rented out
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 1
Valet Living debuts rental turnover service
Quick Turns promises to get rental units ready for new tenants in 5 days — or pay landlords rent if it takes longer
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 28
Airbnb launches new luxury service for high-end properties
Airbnb Luxe boasts more than 2,000 listings in places like French castles, Tuscan villas and private islands
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 27
Growing cities losing affordable housing at alarming rate: Study
A new study from Freddie Mac finds a striking correlation between population growth and affordable housing
by Patrick Kearns Jun 26
A group of millennials on their phones
The Tel Aviv-founded company wants to expand into 100 cities by 2030, while tackling 'urban loneliness' and fighting gentrification
by Patrick Kearns Jun 25
Lawsuit alleges New Yorkers built an illegal Airbnb empire
The group allegedly spent years illegally renting out dozens of properties all across New York City and ultimately made millions of dollars
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 25
NYC developer launches all-in-one tenant service app
Renters can order food, pay their rent, file maintenance requests and learn about building events all through their smartphone
by Patrick Kearns Jun 25
You can now rent Biggie Smalls' childhood home for $4K a month
The iconic rapper, otherwise known as The Notorious B.I.G., grew up in the 'one-room shack' in Brooklyn's Clinton Hill