“Americans should not have to pay more in rent because a company has found a new way to scheme with landlords to break the law,” Attorney General Merrick Garland said on Friday. Continue reading
Teachers can now afford 47.9 percent of rental apartments within commuting distance of their schools, an increase from 40.7 percent the previous year, Redfin reported on Wednesday. Continue reading
A 50-year high in multifamily building starts and completions has led to cooling rent growth and better leases for renters. In July, 33.2 percent of rentals on Zillow included concessions — a 23 percent increase from 2023. Continue reading
Expedia Group met the high end of its earnings expectations for the second quarter of 2024, despite a challenging macro environment and softening travel demand, according to an earnings report released Thursday. Continue reading
RentSpree’s latest reporting product is designed to help property management providers more accurately verify the income of lease applicants. Continue reading
Thinking about student housing as a multifamily strategy? MZ Capital Partners’ Michael H. Zaransky, who wrote a book on investing in student housing, shares the pros and cons to consider. Continue reading
Despite 11 months of declines, Realtor.com said the typical renter is paying $305 more monthly for an apartment compared to 2019. The greatest rent increases are in Florida and the Midwest. Continue reading
President Biden proposed the idea of a 5 percent rent cap for corporate landlords with at least 50 units on Tuesday. However, industry leaders say caps rarely result in lower housing costs for renters. Continue reading
Fast-growing rents and disappearing rental assistance programs have given way to a concerning rise in eviction filings compared to pre-pandemic norms, “The Wall Street Journal” revealed on Monday. Continue reading
Bernice Ross interviews Realeflow CEO Greg Clement about how real estate agents can tap into the pool of cash buyers and investors to add lead gen leverage and market coverage to their businesses. Continue reading