Home prices surge to ‘near all-time highs’ amid rising mortgage rates

San Diego, Los Angeles, Washington DC and New York posted annual price increases for the third-straight month, with each of the cities S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller tracks hitting record highs. Continue reading

March rents grew dramatically in Chicago and these 4 other cities

Eighteen of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas witnessed rents rise on an annual basis in March, especially in the Northeast and Midwest, where a lack of rental supply is common and owning a home is costly. Continue reading

Apartment List rolls out Lea Pro, a bot for lead conversions and tours

The artificial intelligence-fueled tool allows leasing agents and landlords to generate new leads more efficiently, providing speed without the need for additional personnel, among other benefits. Continue reading

How multifamily can appeal to the baby boomer rental market

Many baby boomers are interested in rental markets close to home, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes, especially when they offer features that enhance their lifestyles and options. Continue reading

Corcoran agent finds her home fraudulently listed on Airbnb

Sarah Stewart only learned her Hamptons vacation home was fraudulently listed on the rental platform after someone called her to confirm that they should wire $25,000 outside of the Airbnb platform. Continue reading

WeWork creditors urge consideration of Neumann’s offer

The company’s unsecured creditors seem to be tiring of its piles of debt, and say that to not seriously consider the ex-CEO’s generous bid on the company is “inexcusable.” Continue reading

38% of homeowners couldn’t afford their home in today’s market

Consistent home price appreciation is touted as the main benefit of homeownership; however, runaway home price growth over the past five years has homeowners feeling locked into a financial prison. According to Redfin’s latest market study, 38 percent … Continue reading

Proptech investment is way down — but these 4 areas still see demand

AI, green building and energy transition, and property and transaction management solutions are still seen as stable investments by VC firms, recent reports show, despite an overall decline in investments in proptech. Continue reading

Shape real estate’s future: Take the Inman Intel Index survey for April

The Inman Intel Index goes beyond sentiment and trends by tapping into the real estate industry’s most engaged community. Add your voice to real estate’s most ambitious monthly survey today. Continue reading