Some landlords are declining funds from the Emergency Rental Assistance program. Here’s why

Some landlords are declining the funds because of regulatory tape attached to them. Others hope to replace struggling tenants with more financially secure renters. Continue reading

Frontline workers are at greatest risk of housing shortage

A new study from the Urban Land Institute shows that middle-income households of frontline workers are being impacted most significantly by exacerbated housing shortages as a result of the pandemic. Continue reading

Can’t stay away: Tomer Fridman returns to Compass

After spending a little over one month at Hilton & Hyland, the broker and his 11-person team have made a reversal and returned to Compass. Continue reading

iBuyers still on slow road to recovery: Redfin

iBuyers purchased 0.3 percent of all homes sold across 418 U.S. metro areas analyzed by Redfin during the fourth quarter of 2020, down from 0.8 percent of all homes sold the year before. Continue reading

Vacasa to acquire major vacation rental rival

The acquisition of TurnKey Vacation Rentals will add more than 6,000 units to Vacasa’s already large portfolio of travel-oriented lodging. Continue reading

How far $1,200 will go for renters and homeowners in 50 US cities

Over 75 percent of U.S. renters and almost 50 percent of homeowners could pay one month of housing expenses with a $1,200 stimulus check, according to data from Redfin Continue reading

Lion & Orb launches new listing marketing program for agents

PressList is designed to generate media coverage for agents’ listings. The service also includes a virtual tour agents can use while in-person showings remain off limits. Continue reading

Broker-owner Courtney Poulos shares the key to leaving a lasting impression

ACME Real Estate broker-owner Courtney Poulos shares her unique approach to servicing clients, marketing and defining agent success. Continue reading

About half of US small businesses have not paid full April rent

About 30 percent of survey respondents said they did not make a rent or mortgage payment in April and 20 percent said they made a partial payment, according to a poll by Alignable. Continue reading

Rent growth slows amid coronavirus pandemic

Rents still increased in March, but the growth slowed at a time when rents would normally be rising more quickly. Continue reading