Vacasa hires new financial and security chiefs
The new hires have backgrounds at big-name tech companies and suggest the vacation rental startup is in it to win it
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 17
Short-term rental firm iTrip Vacations expands to Silicon Valley
The company operates individually owned franchises in more than 60 markets across the U.S.
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 16
Former 'Fox & Friends' host flees US amid probe into RE deals
Clayton Morris fled for a coastal town in Portugal in the midst of pending suits involving recent real estate deals
How to begin financing investment properties
Turning homebuyers into investors can mean more financial security for them and more business for agents. But especially less-experienced investors may need help getting started
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 15
How to find a profitable urban real estate investment
Opinion
In the quest to establish a robust real estate investment portfolio, big cities are ripe with opportunity — and with risk.
by Romana King Jul 15
IBuyer startup wants to give Realtors a cut of investment properties
Commersh, based in Los Angeles and founded by two former Keller Williams agents, says Realtors who refer new investors to its condo project can get equity in it, too
by Patrick Kearns Jul 10
What to know about selling luxury, waterfront and other specialty properties
Opinion
Only certain kinds of buyers are interested in these kinds of homes, so a one-size-fits-all marketing approach will not produce optimal results
by Bill Gassett Jul 9
What to look for in an urban investment property
Top agents share the secrets to finding the best investment properties
by Patrick Kearns Jul 8
Airbnb teams up with developer for hotel-condo hybrid
Two upcoming buildings in Austin and Miami will have hotel licenses, giving unit owners the freedom to rent them out as much as they want
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 3
Rents are rising, but the US lacks sufficient middle-income housing
Recent years have been a boon for landlords, and a recession doesn't appear imminent, but the multifamily housing market does face some challenges
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 3
Massachusetts begins taxing short-term rentals and nightly rates are predicted to rise
The commonwealth's new tax is part of a wave of regulation that cities and states across the US are imposing on short-term rental hosts
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 2
Should your vacation rental have smart locks?
Experts say smart locks can help vacation rental owners avoid hassles and step up security
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 2
The 6 hottest places for property investment right now
In the next 2 years, real estate investors will need to think beyond the traditional cities
Los Angeles buildings skyline California
The new rules took effect this week, limiting all Los Angeles short-term rentals to a host's primary residence and capping the number of days most properties can be rented out
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 1
Neighbor staring through blinds
Safety and a decrease in next door home values are both high on the list, according to a new survey from Porch