Automated property inspection startup RentCheck raises $2.6M

The startup, which helps property managers conduct remote, automated property inspections, also earned $1 million in pre-seed funding, and grew exponentially during the pandemic. Continue reading

Eviction and foreclosure moratoriums expire

Several economists and housing experts share what could unfold for homeowners, renters and the overall economy when the CDC’s eviction and foreclosure moratorium ends on July 31. Continue reading

NestEgg launches month-to-month property management service

With NestEgg Freedom, landlords and property owners can access NestEgg’s full suite of services for $29 per month per unit. Continue reading

Manhattan landlords warehouse rentals amid slowdown

Critics say the practice by landlords to remove unrented apartments from the market as a cost-saving measure only amplifies the city’s housing shortage and is “unconscionable.” Continue reading

‘Sex-for-rent’ requests from landlords soar amid pandemic

Women’s advocacy groups in Hawaii and Illinois say renters are being pressured to perform sexual acts in lieu of rent as unemployment rises. Continue reading

‘I don’t want to evict anyone’: 3 investors on how COVID-19 has impacted them

Small-time real estate investors in Atlanta, Denver and Knoxville share how they’re balancing their financial security while caring for tenants. Continue reading

The Real Word: Why luxury auctions are surging and what it means

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, they discuss how luxury homeowners are turning to auctions, April’s rent payment trends and Zillow’s new virtual open house link option. Continue reading

What should landlords do when tenants can’t pay rent?

The number of people who have filed for unemployment in the past few weeks is approaching 10 million. This week, many of those people also had to pay rent. Continue reading

Landlords halting evictions amid coronavirus emergency

A coalition of landlords in New York City promised on Friday to stop evictions in most circumstances for the next 90 days. Continue reading

6 pros and cons to consider if you’re about to invest in real estate

Investment experts Michael Hills and Whitney Nicely share what newbie investors need to know about the upsides and downsides of investing in residential or commercial real estate. Continue reading