NAR, Updater partner to provide real-time relocation data to Realtors

The trade group will be able to use “pre-move” data to inform reports on migration patterns and housing demand. Continue reading

DC appeals court reinstates nationwide eviction ban

The ruling extends protections for tenants until June 30, when the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s national moratorium is set to expire. Continue reading

Man offers discounted rent for dog-sitting, draws internet outrage

The Zillow listing for the three-bedroom Austin home, which was discovered by Reddit user u/KlutzyInflation, offers reduced rent to tenants willing to dog-sit the owner’s 16-year-old black lab. Continue reading

From iBuying to iRenting: Innovation in residential real estate

Enter REZI, a real estate technology company with the mission to adopt and transform iBuying into a new category: iRenting.
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The New Normal: What if specialization is the answer?

Post-COVID buyer needs are changing, creating new opportunities for agents who are willing to specialize. What segments stand to gain in the new normal? Dive into Part 5 of Inman’s New Normal series. Continue reading

Overlooked inventory: 6 ways to find that diamond in the rough

Inventory can be found anywhere — agents just have to get creative and put a little legwork into unearthing it. Continue reading

NestEgg launches month-to-month property management service

With NestEgg Freedom, landlords and property owners can access NestEgg’s full suite of services for $29 per month per unit. Continue reading

Ahead of travel season, Airbnb makes it easier to list properties

The short-term rental giant unveiled over 100 updates to its platform, including flexible searching options for guests and a simplified onboarding process for hosts. Continue reading

More than half of all renters are planning a post-pandemic move

Renters surveyed by property management software company Entrata cited cost and space-related reasons as their biggest impetus for moving over the past year. Continue reading

Homeowner’s Airbnb ‘Hobbit House’ draws the ire of Warner Brothers

A woman in the Canadian province of British Columbia claims Warner Brothers asked her to remove reference to the 2012 “Hobbit” movie or the wider “Lord Of The Rings” franchise. Continue reading