How agents can nab new inventory as moratoriums expire

It’s unclear exactly how many properties will be freed up after federal eviction and foreclosure moratoriums expire at the end of July. But whichever way it goes, agents will want to be prepared. Continue reading

Agents should probably learn to play nice with institutional investors

Institutional investors are a growing presence in the housing market. The savvy agent should learn their ways — even if it feels unnatural. Continue reading

Landlords are ditching their rental properties and cashing out

Rising home prices are causing landlords to choose between equity or cash flow. For those deciding to list, earnings are substantial, investment property owners told Inman. Continue reading

RentSpree scores $8M in new funding

The company plans to use the funds to expand and improve its tech platform, which handles things such as rental applications and tenant screenings. Continue reading

Summer is the season for rental scams, Better Business Bureau says

Renters face the greatest financial losses due to scams during summer months, as peak moving season arrives and the rental scammers emerge. Continue reading

StreetEasy arms renters to fight housing voucher discrimination

New pop-up informs renters that it’s illegal to discriminate by legal source of income in New York and New Jersey. Continue reading

More vacation home consumers willing to buy sight unseen

A new report from Vacasa suggests that agents working with vacation home investors should also pay attention to newer and younger buyers. Continue reading

Mortgage boom for second homes takes hit amid new lending rules

New lending rules and a return to the office may have dented the prolific rise in demand for second-home loans, according to new data. Continue reading

Flush with cash: Bathroom revamp startup raises $23M for expansion

Made Renovation, a bathroom renovation startup, is planning to expand into Los Angeles, Orange County and Seattle after securing new funding. Continue reading