3 trends poised to disrupt the real estate landscape

Emerging trends in real estate can sometimes be difficult to understand. Expert Sundance “Monty” Brennan explains why he thinks these 3 disruptors should be on your radar in the months to come as the market continues to shift Continue reading

What happens to buyers’ agents if the bombshell lawsuit explodes?

Multiple lawsuits are challenging the way agents get paid. Inman asked experts what that means, and how the future of real estate might evolve as a result of changes to the commission structure. Continue reading

Airbnb makes changes to summer release after hosts complain

Some short-term rental investors saw the power shift from hosts to guests while others feared Airbnb’s major update took away their competitive advantage. Continue reading

‘It’s a basic human right:’ TikToker takes aim at rental price gouging

Brooklyn renter Grace Pinegar’s $700 rent hike went viral over the weekend, with more than 745,000 viewers agreeing that the increase highlights what’s wrong with the U.S. rental market. Continue reading

Stake secures $12M in Series A funding to incentivize renters

Stake, which offers banking services and cash rewards to renters for being proactive in their occupancy, has secured a Series A funding round of $12 million. Continue reading

CoStar debuts Citysnap search portal as Zillow rivalry continues

The Citysnap real estate search portal includes homes for sale and rent in New York City. It also represents the latest chapter in a rivalry between CoStar and Zillow. Continue reading

Congress targets investors and asks: ‘Where have all the houses gone?’

Committee takes up the growing reach of institutional investors at a hearing this week. The biggest companies now own more than 280,000 single-family homes to rent. Continue reading