RentSpree, St. Louis’s MARIS MLS forge new proptech partnership

As many as 15,000 members of St. Louis-based MARIS will have access to ApplyLink, RentSpree’s solution for slow lease transactions, dated lead capture, conversion tactics and rental workflows. Continue reading

A softer rental market isn’t enough to help hopeful homebuyers

The rental market is stabilizing with fewer landlords planning rent increases, according to Realtor.com’s latest survey. But the rent slowdown won’t significantly ease financial burdens for renters who are struggling to save for a down payment or quali… Continue reading

Prioritizing the needs of young renters in multifamily housing

Millennials began reshaping multifamily housing in compelling ways, writes Michael Zaransky, and Gen Z promises to accelerate that change. Property managers must be ready. Continue reading

Inventory boost expected to slow rent growth to 1.5%

The rental market is entering the new year with a major boost in inventory and cooling rental growth — two factors that are expected to yield a mixed bag of results for landlords and tenants alike.  Continue reading

80% of first-time homeowners say they’ll need a gift to buy again: Poll

Faced with rising prices and rates, buyers are increasingly counting on personal loans and gifts to close deals, according to a survey of 3,000 potential buyers conducted by Dig Insights and Inman. Continue reading

35% of Americans hope the housing market will crash in 2024

Financial site LendingTree’s latest consumer survey revealed 35 percent of Americans hope the market will crash in the next 12 months. Why? They believe an economic downturn will lower mortgage rates and home prices. Continue reading

Lack of access to credit keeps Black neighborhoods in rental loop

Access to safe, traditional credit building is especially limited in Black neighborhoods, a report from Zillow shows, highlighting lingering effects from redlining that keep those households renting instead of owning a home. Continue reading