KW, Coldwell Banker and others sued over alleged discrimination

The new lawsuit claims that a host of big-name real estate companies, as well as various landlords, refused to accept Section 8 vouchers for lower-income renters. Continue reading

Once again, Newark is named the worst city in the US to get stoned

The Gateway City once again ranked dead last in an annual ranking of the best cities for pot lovers, falling below Bridgeport, Connecticut, according to Lawnstarter in observance of 4/20. Continue reading

Annual apartment rent growth, occupancy hit new highs in July

The new highs surpassed records set between 2000 and 2001. As of July, the average monthly apartment rent in the U.S. hit $1,549. Continue reading

Rents rise in suburban and rural areas, remain flat in urban centers

Recent data from Zumper shows that suburban and rural rents grew 5 to 7 percent more than urban rents over the last year. However, some secondary cities that thrived during the pandemic are now starting to see rent declines Continue reading

For-sale housing shortage is driving up rental prices

A lack of affordable for-sale housing is “placing pressure” on the rental market and driving up rent, according to Apartment Guide’s Rent Report 2020. Continue reading