Last week, the city council voted unanimously to put a moratorium on all new construction and short-term rental permits in an effort to combat the city’s increasing lack of affordable housing. Continue reading
Proptech’s banner year, a couple long-awaited IPOs, surging rent growth and more — here’s all the hot Property Portfolio news that hit the press in 2021. Continue reading
A good negotiation is all about finding balance, not browbeating the other side into submission. Here’s how to negotiate in an effective way that will set you up for continued success in the multifamily sector. Continue reading
The vacation rental management firm is the latest to go public via a merger with a special purpose acquisition company. Continue reading
Package theft is up 36 percent year over year, to a whopping 210 million stolen packages in the U.S. so far in 2021. Here’s how landlords can help their tenants avert potential theft this holiday season. Continue reading
Property managers’ lack of response to applicants of color contributes to housing segregation by race, according to a new study by the National Bureau of Economic Research. Continue reading
MeetElise reported that the new funds will go toward hiring, product expansion and the company’s movement into adjacent verticals. In total, MeetElise has raised $32 million in funding. Continue reading
Zuma also works in unison with many of the apartment industry’s lead generation platforms, such as Apartment List, Zillow and Apartments.com. Continue reading
Dubbed “Rent Payment,” the new tool is free for landlords and managers and is meant to be easier and more secure than conventional payment methods. Continue reading
The new funding round of $170 million, for a total of $214 million raised, pushes Lessen into “unicorn” status, meaning its valuation has topped $1 billion. It’s the second industry player in November to earn the title. Continue reading