Author Archives: Daniel Houston

Oregon becomes first US state to ban homebuyer love letters

By Daniel Houston | July 7, 2021 - 9:18 pm |July 7, 2021 Uncategorized

Comments Off on Oregon becomes first US state to ban homebuyer love letters

Homebuyers have used these so-called “love letters” help their offers stand out, but critics say they leave the door open for discrimination. Continue reading →

Attom acquires GeoData Plus in bid to beef up its property comparisons

By Daniel Houston | July 7, 2021 - 4:01 am |July 7, 2021 Uncategorized

Comments Off on Attom acquires GeoData Plus in bid to beef up its property comparisons

The data provider says the acquisition will result in easier property comparisons through new real estate reports and visual tools. Continue reading →

Tenant experience apps: Who they’re for and what they do

By Daniel Houston | July 6, 2021 - 2:16 pm |July 6, 2021 Uncategorized

Comments Off on Tenant experience apps: Who they’re for and what they do

Property managers say they want to add new tenant features to their web portals and mobile apps. These services want their business. Continue reading →

4 states lift eviction ban; renters left with weaker federal protections

By Daniel Houston | July 1, 2021 - 10:29 pm |July 1, 2021 Uncategorized

Comments Off on 4 states lift eviction ban; renters left with weaker federal protections

State-level protections for tenants behind on rent expired in four more states this week as the clock ticks on the federal eviction ban. Continue reading →

Howard Hanna buys stake in one of Indiana’s biggest brokerages

By Daniel Houston | July 1, 2021 - 9:35 pm |July 1, 2021 Uncategorized

Comments Off on Howard Hanna buys stake in one of Indiana’s biggest brokerages

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services has expanded its footprint in Indiana by forming a partnership with a well-known regional player. Continue reading →

Wave of new agents swarm NYC market amid inventory shortage

By Daniel Houston | July 1, 2021 - 4:39 pm |July 1, 2021 Uncategorized

Comments Off on Wave of new agents swarm NYC market amid inventory shortage

The number of new agents entering the New York City market rose 7 percent in May as the city continues its economic recovery, according to data analysis company Corofy. Continue reading →

Number of affordable places to live hits lowest point in 2 years

By Daniel Houston | June 30, 2021 - 9:52 pm |June 30, 2021 Uncategorized

Comments Off on Number of affordable places to live hits lowest point in 2 years

Home prices in most counties in a recent study were less affordable than their historical averages as price growth outpaced rising wages. Continue reading →

Saudi retail tycoon plans to list Manhattan condo for $170M

By Daniel Houston | June 29, 2021 - 10:06 pm |June 29, 2021 Uncategorized

Comments Off on Saudi retail tycoon plans to list Manhattan condo for $170M

Fawaz Al Hokair’s Manhattan apartment could soon hit the market for nearly double what the real-estate mogul paid for it in 2016. Continue reading →

After year of lower rent, landlords steer back to pre-pandemic prices

By Daniel Houston | June 29, 2021 - 4:36 pm |June 29, 2021 Uncategorized

Comments Off on After year of lower rent, landlords steer back to pre-pandemic prices

Rents nationwide have recovered fully from their pandemic-induced declines, according to a new report from Apartment List. Continue reading →

Travelers rush to book thin rental inventory in hot US vacation spots

By Daniel Houston | June 29, 2021 - 2:00 pm |June 29, 2021 Uncategorized

Comments Off on Travelers rush to book thin rental inventory in hot US vacation spots

Demand for vacation rental homes has outpaced supply in the Gulf Coast, Southeast and Midwest, Vrbo’s president said in a recent interview. Continue reading →