Tenants in jeopardy as rent hikes outpace value of rental vouchers

No metro in the U.S. held enough vouchers to meet soaring demand, with Miami and other cities in Florida standing out for disparities between available vouchers and renters who need them. Continue reading

This company said it could help flippers make money. Most didn’t.

A lawsuit says hundreds of real estate investors lost tens of thousands of dollars due to practices by the company, Build Realty. A judge ruled the case can move forward as a class-action lawsuit. Continue reading

7 hot, hidden real estate trends savvy agents need to know

New Western’s recent survey of their users uncovered seven hidden trends that virtually no one is discussing. Capitalizing on these trends can give you a huge competitive edge in your market.  Continue reading

NYC rent soars to all-time high — and it’s not done yet, analysts warn

The median rent in Manhattan climbed to a new high of an astounding $4,175 per month, according to Douglas Elliman and Miller Samuel’s March 2023 New York City rental report. Continue reading

Economic anxiety accelerated Q1 multifamily rent growth slump

Inflation and recession fears pushed renters away from higher-priced, amenity-rich developments as rent growth at the highest tiers slowed to 1.5 percent annually, according to a new CoStar analysis. Continue reading

‘Survive till 2025’: New supply, low demand signal rental ‘sh#tstorm’

Markets across the country are now facing a possibility of rent falling year over year amid a negative outlook for apartments and commercial real estate broadly, experts told Inman. Continue reading

How to clean a rental property: 5 ways landlords can ensure tidiness

From walk-throughs to pre-move cleanups, American West Realty and Management owner Nathan Gesner shares how landlords and property managers can guarantee damage-free apartments. Continue reading

Allowing pets in your rental units: Pros and cons

There are many benefits and risks to consider before listing your property. If you’re on the fence about whether or not to allow pets in your rental units, here are the factors you should consider. Continue reading