Portland is losing rentals. Realtors say rent control may be to blame

A new study found Portland lost 14 percent of its single-family rental stock in recent years following adoption of tenant protection laws. Continue reading

HUD aims to reduce friction for ex-convicts in need of housing

The federal housing agency has given staff six months to consider changes to policies that create barriers to people with criminal histories. Continue reading

Affordability, debt biggest obstacles to homeownership, renters lament

Thirty-two percent of renters surveyed in a poll conducted by Redfin say they rent because they can’t afford to buy a home, while 45 percent said debt was the main factor keeping them from homeownership. Continue reading

Nonwhite renters saddled with higher security deposits, study says

Renters of color pay security deposits more often than white renters, and deposits they pay are typically $150 more than those paid by white renters, according to an analysis by Zillow. Continue reading

Welcome to the new neighborhood. These homes aren’t for sale

In recent years, some of the nation’s most prominent homebuilders have stepped up their focus on homes that are built to rent. In this historically competitive market, is it depriving buyers of inventory? Continue reading

Single-family rental management firm Poplar Homes lands $53M

Poplar Homes, a technology-driven property management company for investors and landlords of single-family rentals, raised $53 million in a round of Series B financing. Continue reading

RentPath rental listings go live on Redfin’s real estate portal

For the first time, Redfin users will now be able to search the Seattle-based brokerage’s online listing portal for homes and apartments for rent, it was announced Wednesday. Continue reading

How to boost renter engagement with Google Business Profiles

Property managers seeking to gain attention from a wider pool of renters in 2022 have an opportunity to double down on Google Business Profiles, a new study shows. Continue reading