Legislation takes aim at hedge fund landlords — but challenges remain

Introduced in December, the “End Hedge Fund Control of American Homes Act” has stalled but seeks to deter large investors from gobbling up single-family homes. Critics say it’s misguided. Continue reading

HappyCo expands property management offer with API library

Property management software provider HappyCo has unveiled a collection of APIs available to customers to further customize their installation. Continue reading

Calgary offers possible way forward for office conversions

Calgary has instituted one of the most aggressive programs in North America to encourage the conversion of office space to residential buildings. Continue reading

Single-mom in Durham struggles to get rid of Airbnb squatters

Airbnb host Farzana Rahman’s renters have refused to vacate the property after a seven-month reservation. Rahman said Airbnb has provided little assistance. Continue reading

Jackson Hole agents brace for impact as key road collapses

A portion of Teton Pass connecting workers who live in Idaho with the tony tourist town of Jackson, Wyoming, collapsed over the weekend. Continue reading

Barry Sternlicht: Rents will go up, and it’s Jerome Powell’s fault

The billionaire head of Sternwood Capital blamed Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell’s interest rate campaign for killing activity in the multifamily sector. Continue reading

The Great Renovation is set to refresh aging US home inventory

The Great Renovation is already in process. Author Bernice Ross and New Western’s Kurt Carlton discuss how it can solve our inventory problems by breathing new life into America’s aging and abandoned vacant homes. Continue reading