LeFrak sues NYC housing court as evictions slow to ‘surreal’ crawl

The LeFrak Organization claims that the courts have failed in their duty to hear housing disputes efficiently and fairly. Continue reading

Institutional investors are scooping up Kiavi’s ‘fix and flip’ bridge loans

Kiavi upsizes its 16th securitization to $350 million and says largest deal since November 2021 brings total issuance since 2019 to $4 billion. Continue reading

Grant Cardone calls on investors to exit New York after Trump verdict

Cardone is instructing his team to cease investment into NYC, declaring that “recent political decisions” will lead to price deterioration. Continue reading

Here’s what to know to unlock the value in an ADU

New Inman contributor Lindsey Harn writes that accessory dwelling units offer a wide variety of benefits for all kinds of renters, from college students to elderly family members. Continue reading

Landlord accounting tips for a smoother tax season

There are ways to simplify the tax preparation process and stay organized throughout the year, RentRedi CEO Ryan Barone writes, so that when tax time rolls around, it’s smooth. Continue reading

More areas ID’d for redevelopment see big home-price gains

Investors in these lower-income “opportunity zones” receive tax incentives for improvements. And 2 in 5 of these neighborhoods saw a disproportionately large rise in home prices in late 2024. Continue reading

A softer rental market isn’t enough to help hopeful homebuyers

The rental market is stabilizing with fewer landlords planning rent increases, according to Realtor.com’s latest survey. But the rent slowdown won’t significantly ease financial burdens for renters who are struggling to save for a down payment or quali… Continue reading

How to simplify rent collection for both landlords and tenants

Rent collection is essential for your portfolio’s financial stability and profitability. Ryan Barone shares strategies to simplify it for you and your renters. Continue reading

Investment sales dropped 45% in Manhattan last year

Investor sales in Manhattan had their worst year in the past decade during 2023, if 2020 is excluded, according to a report from Ariel Property Advisors. Continue reading