Far more agents could be taking advantage of the vacation rental market
Despite a constant influx of travelers, only 17% of real estate agents in the Orlando market have ever sold a vacation rental, according to Erica Muller, CEO of Vrolio
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 25
Rents in the US just keep going up and up
The average rent was up 3.2% year-over-year in June. Last month also saw the biggest average rent increase in more than a year
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 19
Property management platform TurboTenant clinches $6.5M
TurboTenant allows landlords to syndicate listings, manage leads, and vet and accept applications online
by Teke Wiggin Jul 17
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
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
Trulia unveils major redesign and new logo
The Zillow-owned search portal is emphasizing its hyperlocal, community-oriented approach to home search
by Patrick Kearns Jul 10
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 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
Oregon moves to nix single-family zoning, continues a national trend
Lawmakers on Sunday approved a bill that would legalize duplexes and other 'missing middle' housing in neighborhoods that previously only allowed single-family homes
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 1
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
Valet Living debuts rental turnover service
Quick Turns promises to get rental units ready for new tenants in 5 days — or pay landlords rent if it takes longer
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 28