Divvy can now pre-approve rent-to-own customers in 15 minutes
The San Francisco-based startup has streamlined an online application process that used to take up to a week
by Jim Dalrymple II May 2
Google expands vacation rental search as competition heats up
Users will now be able to book cabins, apartments and other types of lodging through third parties like Expedia
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 1
10 ways to avoid blowing your rental deal
Opinion
Be aware of these potential issues, and you'll save the day for your clients
by Michael Bello Mar 28
An older couple looking at a computer together
New research shows that the number of renter households aged 60+ rose 43% in the past decade
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 8
Airbnb acquires HotelTonight, last-minute booking app
The acquisition reportedly comes as Airbnb prepares to go public sometime over the next couple of years
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 7
5 red flags to watch for when screening renters
Opinion
Avoid getting into a contract with tenants from hell
by Pat Hiban Feb 25
Want to start buying investment properties? Then get creative
Agents who want a portfolio of rentals may find success with atypical properties and creative financing solutions
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 31
Map visualization tool SightMap offers renters a better way to apartment hunt
The company has released a version of its dynamic property mapping that works on major listing portals
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 13
Cheapest Cities to Live
February median monthly rent climbed 2.8 percent to $1,445 from last year, according to a new report from the real estate portal
4 tips for getting your sphere of influence to invest
Plant the seeds, and watch your commission multiply
by Tyler Weinrich Feb 21
Nooklyn raises $825k for roommate, rental platform
Brooklyn startup raises a seed round to create end-to-end leasing product
by Emma Hinchliffe Feb 9
Apartment List raises $50 million to add more kinds of listings
In a quest to become the Zillow of rentals, Apartment List will display more listings from individual owners—not just giant apartment complexes
by Emma Hinchliffe Jan 18
The price of bitcoin is crashing, but landlords aren't spooked
Landlords who accept bitcoin aren't too concerned about the cryptocurrency's volatility
by Emma Hinchliffe Jan 17
Tenants across America are being exploited by corporate landlords, report finds
Three activist groups say institutional investors have turned the American Dream into a 'nightmare' and are 'price-gouging' tenants with tactics reminiscent of payday lenders
by Teke Wiggin Jan 17
Matterport tours will get 'Rooomy' in 2018
Two of the industry's most popular 3-D software-based companies are teaming up
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 22