Homeowners gained $3.8T in equity over the past year, CoreLogic says

Homeowner equity grew by 32.2 percent in the past year as the number of borrowers underwater on their mortgages fell to a new low. California, Hawaii and Washington led the way. Continue reading

Better CEO to colleagues: Biden death would be a boon for business

New whistleblower lawsuit claims Vishal Garg made misstatements ‘all aimed at duping investors and shareholders’ amid quest to bring Better public. Continue reading

Well-intentioned rent control laws can do more harm than good: Study

A new study comes as city, state and federal lawmakers call for caps on how much landlords can raise rent. In one case, property taxes were projected to drop 4 percent as a result of rent control laws. Continue reading

Everything you need to know about fractional real estate investing

Modern fractional ownership is increasingly seen as the future of real estate investing. Inman breaks down all the ways investors can take advantage of this rapidly growing trend. Continue reading

Price gains in ‘opportunity zones’ keep pace with national hikes

Census tracts chosen for preferential tax treatment in 2017 tax bill are seeing prices rise, have attracted buyers priced out elsewhere. Continue reading

Short-term rental demand might set a record year, AirDNA report says

Demand is up 25 percent despite uptick in occupancy levels. Investors are earning more revenue and adding more supply. Continue reading

Bezos-backed Arrived Homes glitches again as 6 sell in 8 minutes

During the latest release of six rental properties, high demand from investors caused problems. But homes valued at more than $1.7 million sold in minutes. Continue reading

Here’s what real estate agents can do to win in a ‘complex market’ in 2022

From maintaining relationships to fighting property tax bills, successful real estate producers shared their top tactics for winning over clients at Inman Connect Now on Thursday. Continue reading

Is Microsoft gearing up to compete with Zillow for rental market share?

Company is hiring staffers in China for a “revolutionary” real estate venture focused on improving the search for long-term rentals. Continue reading