Barry Sternlicht: Rents will go up, and it’s Jerome Powell’s fault

The billionaire head of Sternwood Capital blamed Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell’s interest rate campaign for killing activity in the multifamily sector. Continue reading

Proposed law in Cleveland could take 44% of Airbnbs off the market

The law aims to ban all short-term rentals that have minimum stays of 30 nights and require owners to register their rentals with the city. Continue reading

Redfin launches free rental tool for independent property owners

The “List My Home for Rent” tool is available in 13 US markets and is tailored to property owners with fewer than 10 rentals. The listings will be syndicated to the Rent.com marketplace later this year. Continue reading

Renters insurance verification? Try CheckMy Resident: Tech Review

CheckMy Resident by Modives is software that makes it easy for landlords and property managers to verify renters’ insurance, Inman tech reviewer Craig Rowe writes. Continue reading

RentSpree, UtahRealEstate.com ink software union

RentSpree has more than 300 associations and MLSs in its partner network, who primarily use its ApplyLink solution, a single browser experience that automates application collection, screening, approval and other property management operations critical… Continue reading