Timber may soon follow lumber in upward price trend

Pandemic-fueled housing demand is finally beginning to catch up with years of oversupply in the timber industry that resulted from the 2008 financial crisis. Continue reading

Rising construction costs curbed homebuilders’ pace in April

The rising cost of lumber and appliances slowed the momentum of single-family building permits, starts and completions in April. Continue reading

This LA nonprofit leads the way in innovative rental solutions

LeaseUp connects property owners who have vacant units with rent-ready tenants and steady, monthly rental collections. Continue reading

Airbnb faces Q1 loss of $1B

Despite continuing to suffer losses in the wake of the pandemic, Airbnb’s CEO Brian Chesky expressed optimism about an upcoming summer full of pent-up travel demand. Continue reading

US on pace for best summer ever for short-term rentals

Nationally, short-term rentals are already seeing summer 2021 demand exceed 2019 levels, according to AirDNA, a short-term rental analytics company. Continue reading

Blackstone Group, TruAmerica buy 5,800 apartments in San Diego

In what’s believed to be one of the biggest real estate deals in San Diego County history, the investment firm says it plans to spend $100 million renovating the properties. Continue reading

5 trends that will dominate the future rental market

The suburbs will likely continue to be popular, but who owns and lives in the houses may change, according to panelists at the Urban Land Institute’s virtual Spring Meeting conference. Continue reading

Inman Handbook: Finding success in the short-term rental market

With this summer’s short-term rental market poised to be one of the busiest ever, owners need to be on top of their game. Here’s how investors and independent Airbnb hosts can succeed. Continue reading

Fannie, Freddie must curb appetite as demand for second homes soars

Demand for second homes and investment properties continues to hold steady at more than double pre-pandemic levels, despite Fannie and Freddie being ordered to limit their appetite for loans backed by these types of properties. Continue reading

‘It’s time for it to go’: Agents react to end of eviction ban

A federal judge lifted the eviction moratorium on Wednesday, and Realtors responded with strong feelings on both sides. Continue reading