China considers something new — mandating a national property tax
The nation remains one of the few world powers without widespread taxes on real estate values — but that could soon change
by Daniel Houston Oct 27
You're an agent who wants to be an investor: 4 ways to get in the game
Some of the most successful agents practice what they preach by investing in real estate. Inman Connect Las Vegas speakers shared 4 key tips for how agents can get started
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 26
Rent growth catching up to home price increases in major cities
In 2021, East Coast rents made steady gains while West Coast rents remained stilted — until recently, a new report released Tuesday from Zumper reveals
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 26
Short-term rental demand soars — and holidays are getting booked fast
Thanksgiving bookings have surged 65% year over year while the week between Christmas and New Year has skyrocketed 89%, according to short-term rental analytics firm AirDNA
RentSpree teams up with dozens of multiple listing services
The new partnerships include 30 different MLSs and will ultimately give more than 500,000 real estate professionals integrated access to RentSpree's technology
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 20
24 agent tips for second-homeowner clients as they prepare to settle in
Give your clients these savvy tips as they prepare to fly the coop for the winter, and you'll solidify their trust as a second-home expert
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 19
Staffing and recruitment among top challenges for property managers in 2021
74% of respondents to a National Apartment Association survey said HR, staffing and recruitment issues were one of their top 3 challenges this year
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 18
Latino wealth gains largely driven by real estate investments: NAHREP
Property values make up 52% of Latino household assets as a result of homeownership and investment property assets, according to State of Hispanic Wealth Report reea
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 12
Home equity startup Point powers first-of-its-kind securitization
With co-sponsor Redwood Trust, Inc., Point has completed the first-ever securitization backed solely by residential Home Equity Investment agreements
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 12
Place tenants and find future buyers with RentBase, a CRM for rental agents
Opinion
The company's internal research shows aspiring tenants who complete their onboarding survey end up choosing properties that cost 15% more per month
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 11
Now's the time to invest in small-town commercial real estate. Here's why
Although any property investment presents a mix of risks, drawbacks and rewards, there are many small towns that offer great real estate investment opportunities far and above what the big city can present
by Victoria Kennedy Oct 8
3 tips for setting your 2022 multifamily marketing plan
The rental landscape has shifted, to say the least, over the past two years. Here's how we're planning for next year
by Michael Zaransky Oct 5
The United States Treasury
Groups that have received federal rental assistance and have not yet used a certain portion of it may soon see the funds revoked by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and redistributed elsewhere
Essential workers sacrifice space and home age to afford their rent: Zillow
Millions of renters throughout the US are often forced to choose smaller and older homes to afford their rent, according to a recent report from Zillow
Pacaso launches second-home co-ownership in Park City, Utah
Citing data from Optimal Blue, Pacaso reports that median second home prices in Summit County, where Park City is located, have gone up 20.5% year over year
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 30
Short-term rental demand is looking strong for fall, winter
A number of short-term rental markets saw a slowdown in August due to families going back to school and the spread of the Delta variant, but those factors aren't impacting fall and winter bookings
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 27