Apartment-building boom is finally making things better for renters

Builders are adding more supply than at any point in the past five decades, with another million units on the way in the coming few years, according to a new report from RealPage. Continue reading

After a pandemic pause, the built-for-rent revolution is underway

The number of new homes earmarked for the rental market is expected to double by 2027 as built-for-rent housing rebounds with a record Q1 and developers clamor to partner with investors. Continue reading

Keller Williams says ruling could hurt its defense in commission trial

The Sitzer/Burnett antitrust case is set to begin Oct. 16 but could be moved to February. The court denied the franchisor’s request to change the date because it conflicts with KW’s Family Reunion. Continue reading

US home price growth plunges to lowest level in more than a decade

Annual home price growth fell below 2 percent for the first time since 2012 as high prices and mortgage rates continued to inhibit buyers and sellers, according to data released Tuesday by CoreLogic. Continue reading

Home search startup Dash rolls out new construction info for agents

Dash, which aims to improve how real estate agents access information about new construction projects, has released a beta test of its software in Miami, the company announced last week. Continue reading

Times are tough. Here’s what investors need to do to trim the fat

When conditions aren’t favorable, investors should retrench, renew their discipline and remember the principles that made them successful.  Continue reading

I’m not using Threads, and you don’t have to either

Yes, you can ignore Threads, and you will stay in business, Inman contributor Teresa Boardman writes of Meta’s latest social media offering. “If you are on the fence, I am writing this for you.” Continue reading

WATCH: 7 reasons collaborating with a mortgage lender is crucial

Rick Guerrero says your transactions will be smoother if there’s more collaboration with mortgage loan officers when providing financial information since a Zillow report revealed that agents are sought after and trusted with relevant questions. This … Continue reading

Rentec Direct leverages ChatGPT to market apartment vacancies

Rentec Direct, a property management software firm, uses OpenAI’s ChatGPT to help clients quickly draft marketing content for available rentals, according to the company. Continue reading