Author Archives: Lillian Dickerson

Single-family housing starts take unexpected hit in July

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Despite a decline in starts, which reflected curbed confidence in June amid mellowing lumber prices, experts said gains made in permit applications were a positive sign. Continue reading →

4 apartment problem areas landlords should keep an eye on

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RentCheck co-founder Lydia Winkler suggested that property managers be proactive about maintenance to keep tenants happy with a fully returned deposit and avoid headaches in between leases. Continue reading →

Demand for second homes drops for second-straight month

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Second-home demand fell 21 percent in July from the previous year, according to a report released Tuesday by tech-powered brokerage Redfin. Continue reading →

Investors say car condos are ‘better than owning an apartment’

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With a rise in vehicle ownership and a decline in available street parking, Manhattan investors are betting big on car condos as New Yorkers prepare to return to in-person work. Continue reading →

The eviction ban returned, but many renters are still at risk

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Renters continue to be impacted in very unequal ways by the economic fallout of the pandemic, and one big reason for that is where they live and how their local municipalities are handling the crisis. Continue reading →

Supreme Court partially blocks New York’s eviction ban

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The court argued that by allowing tenants to self-certify that they’re facing economic hardship as a result of the pandemic, New York’s COVID eviction ban was unconstitutional. Continue reading →

Home prices jump by double digits across nearly every US metro

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The median existing single-family home price rose 22.9 percent year over year during the second quarter of 2021, according to NAR. Continue reading →

Engel & Völkers brings simplicity to luxury in new marketing campaign

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Titled “Live Your Luxury,” the campaign showcases the “simple, yet personal luxuries” that come with owning a home by highlighting everyday moments that serve as little treasures. Continue reading →

Automated property inspection startup RentCheck raises $2.6M

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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 →