The Netherlands let cities ban landlords. Here’s what happened

Home prices stayed roughly the same, but rents climbed higher. Researchers say the Dutch experiment undercut supply, though it’s unclear exactly how it would play out in the U.S. Continue reading

See inside Walt Disney’s former home that rents for $40K a month

The home Disney built in the early 1930s and lived in for nearly two decades, while releasing some of his company’s most iconic films, is available for rent in Los Angeles’ Los Feliz neighborhood. Continue reading

Why self-storage and real estate leap-frog traditional investments

Self-storage and real estate investments provide returns and benefits that traditional investments may not offer, making them an attractive option for investors looking to diversify their portfolio and generate steady income. Continue reading

Want to buy a home? It’ll cost you $1,030 a month more than renting

The premium for buying a home is now 17 percent higher than it was a year ago thanks to high interest rates and stubborn home prices, according to John Burns Real Estate Consulting. It might push the rent even higher. Continue reading

Inflation is falling. So what happens next? Here’s what economists say

The impact of high housing costs is expected to fall out of inflation, giving cover for the Federal Reserve to stop raising interest rates, economists said. But there are still warning signs. Continue reading

This apartment complex wants to lock residents inside all night long

The Array Apartments in Austin, Texas, has announced a “mandatory” curfew between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. each night. But legal experts are skeptical such a rule can be enforced. Continue reading

Low inventory propped up price growth this spring

U.S. home values grew 1.4 percent between April and May of 2023 — slower than the past two springs but faster than both the 2018 and 2019 spring markets. Continue reading

Hotelier gives up on 2 hotels in San Francisco, citing ‘major challenges’

Park Hotels & Resorts CEO Thomas Baltimore says city’s “major challenges” include weak conference outlook, high office vacancy rate and “street conditions” when announcing the move. Continue reading

How 1 real estate investor beats the banks amid rising interest rates

Brad Smotherman bought 28 homes last month without traditional financing. He plans to double his business by the end of 2024. The Tennessee real estate investor told Inman how he does it. Continue reading