Travel plans and coronavirus: Can you get a refund on cancellations?

Some parts of your travel may be more easily refundable than others, depending on when you booked, where you’re traveling and what services or carriers you’re using. Continue reading

For-sale housing shortage is driving up rental prices

A lack of affordable for-sale housing is “placing pressure” on the rental market and driving up rent, according to Apartment Guide’s Rent Report 2020. Continue reading

Home-flipper Bungalo Homes comes to Atlanta and Nashville

The home-flipping startup, which launched in the fall of 2018, previously operated exclusively in Dallas, Tampa and Charlotte. Continue reading

Show apartments, earn cash on the fly with Showdigs app

A proptech entrepreneur who sold his previous company to RealPage has launched an app that pays agents to show apartments on-demand on behalf of busy property managers. Continue reading

The Real Word: What’s the No. 1 mistake millennials are making? Renting

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, they’ll cover renting versus buying for millennials, Keller Williams ending profit sharing for defectors and how The Broke Agent is using … Continue reading

What is iFunding? Here’s how it works

This emerging consumer financing category is addressing the financial realities of today’s prospective homebuyers. Continue reading

WATCH: When it comes to marketing in a second-home or vacation market, think teamwork

In a second-home or vacation market, agents have to get creative to draw clients in. At Inman Connect New York, expert agents discussed how to get in front of buyers that might not live down the street. Continue reading

Vacasa founder stepping down, former OpenTable chief to serve as interim CEO

The vacation rental giant has appointed former OpenTable CEO Matt Roberts as interim chief executive while it searches for a new permanent leader. Continue reading

What you need to know about investment property taxes

Rental income is taxable, but you may be able to take a lot more deductions than you realize, which can save you big come tax day. Continue reading

WATCH: 4 tips for guiding clients through their first investment property

“Some people just want a check in the mail while other want to know who’s coming into their home,” Amie Quirarte told the crowd at Inman Connect New York. Continue reading