President Biden's 5% rent cap falls flat with industry leaders
President Biden proposed the idea of a 5% rent cap for corporate landlords with at least 50 units on Tuesday. However, industry leaders say caps rarely result in lower housing costs for renters
by Marian McPherson Jul 16
Eviction filings skyrocket 25% above pre-pandemic norms
Fast-growing rents and disappearing rental assistance programs have given way to a concerning rise in eviction filings compared to pre-pandemic norms, 'The Wall Street Journal' revealed
by Marian McPherson Jul 15
An entirely new way to create listings where there are none
Bernice Ross interviews Realeflow CEO Greg Clement about how real estate agents can tap into the pool of cash buyers and investors for added lead gen leverage and market coverage
by Bernice Ross Jul 15
Zillow, Redfin: Northeast and Midwest rental prices surging
Some Northeast and Midwestern markets saw double-digit increases in median asking rent, according to new data released Tuesday
by Richelle Hammiel Jul 11
4 ways to find your investment niche in multifamily real estate
By identifying a niche market and connecting with renters there, multifamily investors can build a successful business while providing renters with what they seek most, Michael Zaransky writes
by Michael Zaransky Jul 11
Multifamily building permits have dropped 30% since 2021: Redfin
Rising interest rates and market saturation have caused multifamily builders to slow the rate of new projects, according to a Redfin report published on Tuesday
by Marian McPherson Jul 9
5 tips for advertising rentals through portals and social media
RentRedi's Ryan Barone offers strategies for branding and marketing rental properties across a variety of digital platforms
by Ryan Barone Jul 9
Fraud allegations against rental owners reach new high
Regulators and prosecutors are cracking down on landlords who've falsified income and expense data on crucial loan documents, according to a new feature published by 'The Wall Street Journal'
by Marian McPherson Jul 8
RealPage lays off 4% of workforce amid ongoing lawsuits and probe
The layoffs include employees at various levels of the company and come as RealPage faces scrutiny from federal regulators, who claim its software allows landlords to collude on rent
by Taylor Anderson Jun 28
Lessen Copilot the latest in AI property management
Lessen trained its AI, called Copilot, with 15+ years of maintenance request data and millions of work orders
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 27
Zillow partners with Moody's on multifamily rental data
The partnership will give larger multifamily rental operators access to Moody's data on topics such as rents, vacancies and inventory
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 26
RentSpree inks latest of 6 Texas MLS deals with San Antonio MLS
'Our integration will streamline the rental process, making it faster and more efficient for everyone involved' — RentSpree CEO
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 25
Stop, collaborate, listen: Vanilla Ice is back with his top investment tips
After his music career faded, the 56-year-old rapper, born Robert Matthew Van Winkle, found a new calling: real estate investment. The 90s sensation offers 5 tips to succeed as as an investor
by Ben Verde Jun 25
Entrata buys Colleen AI in bid for property management autonomy
This is Entrata's second acquisition in 12 months, having bought Rent Dynamics in July 2023
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 21
RealPage breaks silence on federal price-fixing probe into Yardi system
CEO Dana Jones pushed back in a statement on Tuesday, saying RealPage isn't responsible for an undersupply of rentals, increased demand for homes or inflationary pressures shaping the market
by Ben Verde Jun 18
Legislation takes aim at hedge fund landlords — but challenges remain
Introduced in December, the 'End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act' has stalled but seeks to deter large investors from gobbling up single-family homes. Critics say it's misguided
by Ben Verde Jun 18