From tech fees to non-refundable move-in costs and so-called “peace-of-mind packages,” the “junk fees” landlords charge tenants are increasingly under fire from lawmakers and the White House. Continue reading
The typical rent was $1,745 a month in June, down $31 from its record high in July 2022, according to a new report from Realtor.com. Continue reading
Zillow, Apartments.com and AffordableHousing.com agreed to join the fight in a continuation of a war on rental fees the Biden administration announced in March. Continue reading
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
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
Ahead of Inman Connect Las Vegas, Align Real Estate founder Tiffany Pantozzi told Inman she concealed her pregnancy last year out of fear clients would discount her ability to juggle the work. Continue reading
Existing-home sales are expected to tumble to a 12-year low by the end of 2023, but they won’t stay that way for long, Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale predicted on Wednesday. Continue reading
A new report from Apartment List shows that typical rents are now the same nationwide as they were a year ago. The slowdown follows a period of unprecedented rent growth and a runup in supply. Continue reading
Konrad Bicher pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud after collecting $1.2 million renting out his apartments on Airbnb while not paying his New York City landlords, according to a statement. Continue reading
“We can make the leasing agent’s job easier,” an Apartments.com executive said as the company pushes the rental industry to modernize the lease-up experience. Continue reading