Multifamily housing starts deliver August surprise; single-family falls

Privately owned housing starts beat expectations in August while single-family starts declined by nearly 3 percent, according to data issued Tuesday by the US Census Bureau. Continue reading

Meet the Opendoor executive shaping the iBuyer narrative

As Opendoor’s Chief Customer Officer, Megan Meyer Toolson is putting the company’s customer at the forefront of everything and sharing the iBuyer’s story with agents and brokers. Continue reading

California severely curtails single-family zoning with new law

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 9 into law Thursday, legislation that allows up to four residential units to be developed on single-family lots throughout the state. Continue reading

California severely curtails single-family zoning with new law

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 9 into law Thursday, legislation that allows up to four residential units to be developed on single-family lots throughout the state. Continue reading

Pacaso backlash draws on amid latest funding round

Pacaso’s new cushy pot of cash and investor backing can’t buy away the company’s troubles with some vocal protesters located in Northern California. Continue reading

REX takes new jab at NAR in blistering ‘cartel economics’ attack

The discount brokerage struck on Wednesday following the National Association of Realtors’ petition two days earlier to compel the DOJ to uphold its antitrust settlement. Continue reading

7 ways to find dependable renters now that moratoriums are ending

After a rocky year-and-a-half due to local and federal eviction moratoriums, most landlords and property managers are finding ways to ensure they pick solid tenants this time around. Continue reading

Sundae debuts off-market distressed property platform for investors

The new platform will allow investors to view, filter and sort distressed properties exclusive to Sundae, as well as submit cash offers and track them in real time. Continue reading

Jetty Rent allows tenants to choose when they want to pay rent

Renter financial services startup Jetty has launched a new product to help both renters and property managers combat issues that arise from late rent payments. Continue reading

Despite cooling housing market, pending sales continue to climb

During the four-week period ending Sept. 5, pending sales rose 6 percent from a year earlier, according to a report released Wednesday by Redfin. Continue reading