While it's an improvement, 32% of renters are still in 'rent debt'
Despite the lapse in federal unemployment benefits in August, 68% of renters made an on-time rent payment during the first week of September, meaning just 32% were in 'rent debt.'
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 14
Airbnb long-term bookings are on the rise
As customers return to the platform, they're looking for longer-term stays and the ability to bring pets with them, according to Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky
Built launches new disaster-tracking tool for lenders
The tool provides the company's lender clients with unique insight into federally declared disaster zones
by Patrick Kearns Sep 3
'Alexa, show me the unit': Amazon debuts voice assistant for property managers
The new product allows property managers to offer built-in, voice-assisted smart technology to their tenants
President Donald Trump
The National Association of Realtors says moratorium will bring 'chaos' to rental housing sector and 'bring more havoc' to the economy
RealPage enters the smart building space with acquisition of Stratis IoT
RealPage provides full property management services to about 12,200 clients globally
Can property owners learn the warning signs of a grifter?
A rental property owner in New York City's West Village was recently taken advantage of by a 'serial grifter' who turned into a nightmare roommate. Is it possible for property owners to safeguard themselves against these con artists?
September rent is due. How will renters and landlords deal?
The start of the month means that over 100 million Americans living in rentals will have to pay rent without the supplemental aid they previously received as part of the pandemic stimulus package
Lesson Learned: Believe in the power of investing in you
Find out how Atlas Real Estate’s Ryan Boykin turned his entrepreneurial talents toward a career in real estate and a belief in the power of investing
by Christy Murdock Aug 31
Zumper announces rent guarantee for small landlords
The company believes the new service will be particularly useful during the coronavirus pandemic, when numerous Americans have missed their housing payments
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 27
How to turn your short-term rental's history into a selling point
Lion & Orb founder and marketing expert Audie Chamberlain shares how investors can use their property's history to attract guests and improve profits
by Marian McPherson Aug 25
Jake Beeson
'Sadly, you have to think like a scammer whenever you adopt new technologies,' said the cofounder of Beehive Property Management, which oversees more than 300 properties
Developer confidence in multifamily housing rises, but remains relatively low
Multifamily vacancies also rose during the second quarter of the year, though the National Association of Home Builders characterized the industry as experiencing a recovery
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 21
What to watch for as Airbnb gets ready for an IPO
New rumors suggest the short-term rental giant may file papers to go public as soon as this month. The rumors come as Airbnb's business gradually recovers from a pandemic-related downturn
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 18
Big Sky yields big returns for vacation-homeowners: Vacasa
Big Sky, Montana, is the best place to purchase a vacation home in 2020, according to rental management platform Vacasa's latest market analysis
by Marian McPherson Aug 18