Legislation takes aim at hedge fund landlords — but challenges remain

Introduced in December, the “End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act” has stalled but seeks to deter large investors from gobbling up single-family homes. Critics say it’s misguided. Continue reading

AppFolio ships updates to improve resident experience

Heavily supported by AI, the end-to-end multifamily housing operating system rests on Realm-X, designed to flatten and integrate daily activities for institutional apartment owners. Continue reading

The landlord’s guide to maximizing rental appeal

Strategic staging, smart improvements and simple touches go a long way in creating an inviting atmosphere that attracts tenants, RentRedi’s Ryan Barone writes. Continue reading

How much longer can developer Michael Shvo push up prices?

The luxury developer has gambled by purchasing exclusive properties across the U.S. and further developing them into elite and expensive residences. Sales thus far don’t clearly show that the gamble will pay off. Continue reading

Rental screener Findigs closes on $27M Series B funding round

Rental industry software provider Findigs has raised $27 million in a Series B round, bringing its total raised to date to $48 million. Continue reading

REBNY leads 1,500 NYC agents at rally in opposition to broker fee bill

REBNY members on Wednesday demonstrated against the FARE Act, a bill that would require rental property owners to cover the cost of broker fees, rather than pass them off on tenants. Continue reading

Jackson Hole agents brace for impact as key road collapses

A portion of Teton Pass connecting workers who live in Idaho with the tony tourist town of Jackson, Wyoming, collapsed over the weekend. Continue reading

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