More than half of all renters have at least 1 pet, Zillow finds
Renters are searching for pet-friendly homes and Austin, Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, are the pet-friendliest cities in the US, according to a new report
by Taylor Anderson Mar 6
Investor activity slows, still makes up 1 in 4 homes sold in US
New data from John Burns and Redfin shows that investor activity slowed toward the end of 2022 but still accounted for about 1/4 of home sales. That's up from about 11 percent in 2001
by Taylor Anderson Feb 28
Three years into COVID, landlords grapple with what to do about rent
Leniency or government protections often kept rent below market rate and prevented evictions. Three years into the pandemic, property managers are deciding how to move forward
by Taylor Anderson Feb 14
Single renters pay a nearly $7,000 'singles tax' to live alone: Zillow
The 'tax' varies widely depending on the market with renters in expensive markets, such as New York City paying up to $19,500 more in rent annually
by Ben Verde Feb 13
A theory is emerging online about a mass exodus from New York City
Warehousing? Inflated algorithms? Shady developers? They're all part of a new report on what's driving up rental prices in New York City. However, social media users aren't buying the theory
by Marian McPherson Feb 8
Minimum wage workers need at least 4 jobs to pay rent in some cities
Even the most expensive cities — which typically have higher minimum wages — are more affordable than those with $7.25 an hour minimums, according to data released Tuesday by Zillow
by Taylor Anderson Jan 31
The Agency 2022 Red Paper: A softening, but still strong market
'The key takeaway is this,' CEO Mauricio Umansky said of this year's report. 'Housing remains a primary investment for the world’s most affluent citizens and a safe hedge against inflation'
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 19
In reversal from 2021, it costs more to buy than rent in 95% of US
Last year, it was more expensive to rent than own. High home prices and mortgage rates that doubled in 2022 flipped that, according to a new report from property data firm Attom.
by Taylor Anderson Jan 18
One bright spot for rentals? Student housing, at least for now
The next few years appear to be ‘in solid shape’ for off-campus student housing, as students flock back to campus and send the demand upward, according to a new report
by Taylor Anderson Jan 17
Lessen gets bigger, acquires industry counterpart SMS Assist
'This transaction further establishes us as the pioneer and industry leader, propelling today’s property technology and services delivery space forward' — Lessen's Jay McKee
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 12
Doorstead raises $21M Series B round, acquires Knox Financial
The Series B round, which brings Doorstead to $37M in total funding since its 2019 seed round, includes investments from Avanta Ventures and MetaProp, according to an announcement
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 9
Reputation matters: Rent's software improves landlords' online presence
Reputation’s software will be the foundation of RentRep, a unified interface to give users the ability to oversee and empower social media management, listing marketing and online reviews
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 21
RentSpree CEO: 'Rentals can fill in the gap' in a slowing market
Michael Lucarelli also said in the lead up to Inman Connect New York that he doesn't see a 'crazy reshuffling with rent prices' coming in 2023
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 20
Rent keeps falling. Here are the cities where it’s falling fastest
14 major metro areas reported year-over-year declines in the median cost to rent an apartment, according to Redfin. It's only the latest sign of widespread slowdown in rent
by Taylor Anderson Dec 13
Slowdown in apartment rent expected to continue, CoStar says
Rent dropped for a fourth straight month in November, with all but 6 of the nation's top 40 markets reporting flat or declining month-over-month rent
by Taylor Anderson Dec 5