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‘It’s time for it to go’: Agents react to end of eviction ban

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A federal judge lifted the eviction moratorium on Wednesday, and Realtors responded with strong feelings on both sides. Continue reading →

BREAKING: Federal judge lifts nationwide eviction ban

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A federal judge has lifted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s nationwide eviction ban six weeks before it was set to expire. Continue reading →

FTC and CFPB to landlords: We’ll hold you accountable to eviction ban

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The joint letter issued to landlords entreated them to ensure that they and their debt collectors were fully complying with the FTC Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Continue reading →

Will rising mortgage rates affect appetite for homebuying?

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Vaccinations and stimulus measures are fueling optimism for an epic economic rebound, and there are other factors at play. Here is a look at how the housing market has fared over the past year and what to expect. Continue reading →

Self-tour company Rently raises cash in industry ‘ripe for disruption’

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The funding amount was undisclosed, but McCarthy Capital typically makes equity investments of between $15 million and $75 million. Continue reading →

Over one-third of renters are unsatisfied with their amenities

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As of February, 36 percent of U.S. renters reported being unsatisfied with their current apartment amenities, according to a 3,000-person survey conducted by Apartment Guide. Continue reading →

Some landlords are declining funds from the Emergency Rental Assistance program. Here’s why

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Some landlords are declining the funds because of regulatory tape attached to them. Others hope to replace struggling tenants with more financially secure renters. Continue reading →

RealPage launches new virtual apartment tour solution

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The integrated virtual touring solution will provide interactive content for potential clients to explore, as well as a live leasing agent available on-demand. Continue reading →

Manhattan landlords warehouse rentals amid slowdown

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Critics say the practice by landlords to remove unrented apartments from the market as a cost-saving measure only amplifies the city’s housing shortage and is “unconscionable.” Continue reading →

‘Sex-for-rent’ requests from landlords soar amid pandemic

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Women’s advocacy groups in Hawaii and Illinois say renters are being pressured to perform sexual acts in lieu of rent as unemployment rises. Continue reading →