Q2: Multifamily rent slows in latest sign of rental market cooldown

Current CoStar report finds ‘a continued downward trend in rent growth,’ as vacancy rates tick upward and rent price growth cools. The Sun Belt and South continue to see the fastest growth. Continue reading

Here are the 6 emerging luxe buyers of 2022: Engel & Völkers

Running the gamut from a group dubbed “Crypto Visionaries” to one called “The New American Rancher,” they come in all ages from all backgrounds with preferences for how they want to live. Continue reading

How do you see the buyer’s agent lawsuits shaking out? Pulse

This week, we’re asking for your views on the bombshell buyer’s agent lawsuits. Is it something to fear or much ado about nothing? Continue reading

CoreVest gearing up to make more bridge loans to flippers

Parent company Redwood Trust closes deal to acquire Portland, Oregon-based bridge loan provider Riverbend Funding LLC. Continue reading

Airbnb makes changes to summer release after hosts complain

Some short-term rental investors saw the power shift from hosts to guests while others feared Airbnb’s major update took away their competitive advantage. Continue reading

Property marketplace Sundae cuts 15% of its workforce

Sundae, which lets homesellers sell their properties as-is to investors without hiring an agent, said layoffs were targeted to its newest markets. Continue reading

What’s your top tip for luxury agents in today’s market? Pulse

This week, we want to know: How have the past couple of years redefined the luxury market and changed what it takes to be a luxury agent? Continue reading

Congress targets investors and asks: ‘Where have all the houses gone?’

Committee takes up the growing reach of institutional investors at a hearing this week. The biggest companies now own more than 280,000 single-family homes to rent. Continue reading