Housing starts plunge to 3-year low

In August, housing starts hit their lowest level since June 2020, when builders were struggling with COVID-fueled “shutdowns, labor shortages and supply chain issues,” according to U.S. Census data. Continue reading

‘Rich Dad’ predicts an Airbnb-led ‘market crash.’ Fanboys rejoice

Robert Kiyosaki’s social media post was the latest viral prediction about the short-term rental giant. Will this be the one that comes true, or is it another hoax? Continue reading

Hidden risks: What upcoming shifts are investors ignoring?

Real estate investors now know about the risks posed by interest rates. But what is the threat they’ll be facing in a year or two? G. Brian Davis breaks it all down. Continue reading

RentSpree finds its NorthstarMLS in new partnership

Software company RentSpree has added a 22,600-member multiple listing service to its stable of clients, the upper midwest’s NorthstarMLS, according to a September 8 press release shared first with Inman. Continue reading

New suit alleges Yardi rent-setting software violates antitrust law

A lawsuit filed by a renter in Seattle accuses the property management software firm and major landlords of violating antitrust statutes through a product used to set rent rates. Continue reading

Morgan Stanley exec tapped to run single-family rental firm

Jonathan Pruzan, once thought to be a front-runner for CEO of Morgan Stanley, has been chosen to run Pretium, a firm that owns tens of thousands of single-family rental homes. Continue reading

How much is your home worth on Airbnb? Realtor.com can tell you

New tool comes as more homeowners look for ways to offset high housing costs, and as Airbnb looks to add more supply to keep prices down. Continue reading

New York City’s strict short-term rental law goes into effect

New York City’s law limiting short-term rentals went into effect on Tuesday. To offer stays of less than 30 days, hosts must stay in the unit with their guests. Continue reading

New class action suit against Grant Cardone says he misled investors

The lawsuit, filed by the daughter of one of Cardone’s previous investors, says he misled his followers by boasting on social media about the potential returns they would see from investing in his real estate fund while downplaying the risks. Continue reading

Understand and master new construction to grow your business

Unlock new opportunities in a low inventory market when you dig into the new construction segment of the residential market. Continue reading