Author Archives: Lillian Dickerson

Zumper and Mint Mobile launch ‘free rent for a year’ promo

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One grand prize winner will be chosen at random from the sweepstake’s entrants to receive $36,000 that can be used for one year of rent. Continue reading →

Institutional investors are coming for the short-term rental market

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Experts say the transition for institutions is “inevitable” and that hopefully it will ultimately bring a few perks, like lower pricing and more inventory, to short-term rental guests. Continue reading →

Zillow sharpens Rent Zestimate for homeowners

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The refreshed Rent Zestimate has a 5 percent greater accuracy rate than its previous rendition, according to Zillow. Continue reading →

Existing-home sales rise for second consecutive month in July

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Total existing-home sales in July 2021 rose 2 percent on a seasonally adjusted annual basis from June to a rate of 5.99 million, according to the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

These are the most expensive states to insure a tiny home

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It costs about 242 percent more to insure a tiny home in Oklahoma than across the remaining U.S. states and District of Columbia, according to a new analysis. Continue reading →

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 →