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
Pronto Housing draws $2M round in quest to make compliance easier
Verifying property compliance and helping prospective tenants understand application regulations are often behind landlords' hesitancy to work with housing assistance programs
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 4
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
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
Funnel Leasing lands $36.5M Series B round for renter-first technology
Funnel's software provides users with a suite of features for renter outreach and communications at multiple stages of the renting life cycle
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 28
Baselane offers simplicity in small landlord accounting: Inman At-A-Glance
Real estate agents working with small landlords and investor clients can help them manage properties in a scaled-down, non-enterprise technology enviornment
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 24
Redfin CEO: 'We probably waited too long to build a national brand'
During Inman Connect Now, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman also noted that there is pressure on agent commissions right now, and expressed support for the MLS system
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 17
Single-family rental prices tripled their rate of growth in 2021
Annual rent price gains soared 7.8% in 2021, notching a record-breaking year amid a supercharged market, according to new data released Tuesday by CoreLogic
by Ben Verde Feb 15
Rental tour app Showdigs aims for US expansion with $7.4M round
The apartment tours and tenant showings startup will leverage the funds for national expansion, which will include hiring and new agent partners. To date, Showdigs has raised $10M
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 15
RentSpree appoints new chief marketing officer
Channing Fleetwood will oversee RentSpree’s brand strategy, corporate communications and other projects
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 14
With REDtech, Madelon Group is betting big on modular multifamily
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This can be a powerful tool for reducing municipal friction, cutting delivery timelines and attracting investors
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 8
TikTok tenant rejected by landlord after unusual request goes viral
Would-be renter and TikToker Tom Cashman had his application for an apartment withdrawn after he made an unorthodox request from his future landlord: a reference from past tenants
by Taylor Anderson Feb 1
Watson Living aims to help landlords keep tenants: Tech Review
Renting is becoming a more popular option for long-term lifestyles every day, which means apartment providers are going to continue to compete for tenants, especially as they seek long-term living arrangements, making their leases all the more valuable
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 24