The ‘looming eviction crisis’ is overblown. Here’s why

Although there’s a lot of chatter about an “eviction tsunami” or “eviction apocalypse” whenever the federal moratorium ends, the data does not support that fear. Here’s a deeper dive. Continue reading

The eviction ban returned, but many renters are still at risk

Renters continue to be impacted in very unequal ways by the economic fallout of the pandemic, and one big reason for that is where they live and how their local municipalities are handling the crisis. Continue reading

Supreme Court partially blocks New York’s eviction ban

The court argued that by allowing tenants to self-certify that they’re facing economic hardship as a result of the pandemic, New York’s COVID eviction ban was unconstitutional. Continue reading

Groups seize on Biden’s skepticism in lawsuit against new eviction ban

Real estate groups leveraged President Joe Biden’s comments earlier this week about the new moratorium’s chances of surviving in court. Continue reading

Eviction and foreclosure moratoriums expire

Several economists and housing experts share what could unfold for homeowners, renters and the overall economy when the CDC’s eviction and foreclosure moratorium ends on July 31. Continue reading

Summer is the season for rental scams, Better Business Bureau says

Renters face the greatest financial losses due to scams during summer months, as peak moving season arrives and the rental scammers emerge. Continue reading

Zumper launches in-app messaging experience

The new feature will allow renters to communicate directly with Zumper’s leasing partners and submit application materials or rental documents within the app. Continue reading

StreetEasy arms renters to fight housing voucher discrimination

New pop-up informs renters that it’s illegal to discriminate by legal source of income in New York and New Jersey. Continue reading

What property managers need to know about deposit insurance

Deposit insurance is an emerging type of security deposit. For a growing number of renters, the indemnity paid in monthly installments has become a much more desirable alternative to upfront deposits. Continue reading

Renters were already feeling better. Then the eviction ban was extended

A new Zillow analysis found renters were growing more confident even before the government extended its moratorium on evictions through July. Continue reading