Over one-third of renters are unsatisfied with their amenities

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

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

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

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

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

Major California landlord group calls for rent freezes, eviction halts

The California Apartment Association represents numerous owners and managers. Referring to the coronavirus pandemic, it said the “challenge before us is one like we have never endured” Continue reading

Rental season ‘completely derailed’ by coronavirus

Apartment search company RentCafé said that in the last week searches for apartments on its site have fallen 25 percent. Continue reading

The Homebuyer Files: How rising rent convinced these 3 to finally buy

Two single mothers and one aspiring musician share how escalating rent costs pushed them to buy and build equity instead. Continue reading

Unexpected moves cost Americans an average of $2,300

New jobs, breakups, and family emergencies were the most common reasons for an unexpected move, according to a survey by moving company Hire A Helper. Continue reading

84% of Americans say homeownership is a ‘priority’

Despite rising prices and personal finance issues, the majority of Americans are optimistic about homeownership, according to NerdWallet’s 2020 Home Buyer Report Continue reading