Latchel locks onto $16.7M round to bolster single-family rental solution
The software automates tenant repair requests through a community dashboard, rapidly filtering them to the most appropriate preferred vendor and keeping property management in the loop
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 27
Over 1,000 tenants could lose homes over landlord’s unpaid water bill
Tenants in 4 Indianapolis low-income apartment buildings thought their rent covered utilities. They'll lose water and potentially homes if their landlord doesn't pay a $1.7M bill by October
by Taylor Anderson Jul 22
PadSplit's co-living housing model launches in Orlando and Las Vegas
These 2 big cities are major resort markets, expanding quickly and in need of affordable housing to accommodate their massive service industries
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 19
The run-up of single-family rental prices paused in May: report
The jump in May was still well above the historical average, but it was the first time in 14 months that it hadn't accelerated over the month before
by Taylor Anderson Jul 19
NAR inks deal with Rental Beast offering agents access to technology
In addition to the software's application and screening capabilities, members will leverage courses within the technology provider's educational component, Rental Beast University
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 14
Overwhelmed with rentals? Here’s how to find a good property management company
Here's everything you need to know about finding a property management company that can meet your needs and makes your life easier
by Luke Babich Jul 12
Q2: Multifamily rent slows in latest sign of rental market cooldown
Current CoStar report finds 'a continued downward trend in rent growth,' as vacancy rates tick upward and rent price growth cools. The Sun Belt and South continue to see the fastest growth
by Taylor Anderson Jul 11
3 trends poised to disrupt the real estate landscape
Opinion
From blockchain to proptech, and everything in between, there's always something new on the real estate horizon. Here are the trends that are currently changing the game
What happens to buyers' agents if the bombshell lawsuit explodes?
Multiple lawsuits are challenging the way agents get paid. Inman asked experts what that means, and how the future of real estate might evolve as a result of changes to the commission structure
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 7
Stake secures $12M in Series A funding to incentivize renters
In what could be a reference to a trend of emerging companies extending immediate credit to consumers for rent or other expenses, Stake's Rowland Hobbs said renters need a 'rainy day fund'
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 30
Rent prices see early signs of cooling
Rents are up 0.5% nationally from a month ago but significantly down from a growth rate of 1 to 2%, according to a new report released Tuesday by the online rental marketplace Zumper
by Ben Verde Jun 29
Owning becomes more expensive than renting as rates, prices surge
Homeownership is 31% more expensive than renting, nationally. With demand shifting and the market for home purchases cooling, homebuilders now court investors, a report notes
by Ben Verde Jun 23
Redfin-owned RentPath changes name to Rent., unveils new upgrades
Along with brand update, the online rental marketplace unveiled upgraded features for landlords, renters and property managers on Tuesday
by Taylor Anderson Jun 21
Manhattan median rent hits new $4K high, according to report
Someone applying for a typical Manhattan apartment would need to make a salary of $157,000 per year in order to afford the rent
SafeRent discriminated against Black, Hispanic renters often: Suit
The tenant screener violated the Fair Housing Act for years as it doled out disproportionately low scores to Black and Hispanic rental applicants with housing vouchers, a new federal lawsuit says
by Lillian Dickerson May 31