Renters sue RealPage for allegedly driving up rents through ‘cartel’
Agreements between RealPage and some of the biggest apartment owners in the country drove up rent costs, which amounted to an illegal conspiracy that drove rents to all-time highs, suit alleges
by Taylor Anderson Oct 24
Bored apes and Dogecoin. LA ‘Crypto House’ listed for $1.2M
The owner created a house that’s fit for Airbnb, complete with walls lined with NFTs, memes and other relics of crypto’s heyday. It's for sale for about 20.4M Dogecoins
by Taylor Anderson Oct 21
RealPage software may have pushed US rents sky high, new report says
The report, out Friday from news non-profit ProPublica, focuses on YieldStar, a piece of software the property management company says on its website is geared toward 'optimizing rent pricing'
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 18
Lake Homes Realty debuts new logo, announces 2022 'Agent of the Year'
The brokerage unveiled its modern new logo at its National Agents Summit last week in Birmingham, Alabama, and announced Mike Goins of Lake Conroe, Texas, as Agent of the Year
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 11
7 pros and cons of having a real estate investing partner
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Just as you would research potential properties before purchase, take ample time to weigh the pros and cons of taking on a real estate investing partner
by Luke Babich Oct 11
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Finding and retaining the right talent to manage your investments is a fine art. Personality, work ethic and heart are key factors that these recruiters will not compromise on
by Michael Zaransky Oct 11
'Stranger Things' home destined for Airbnb following whirlwind deal
The home where Joyce Byers and her sons Will and Jonathan lived in fictional Hawkins, Indiana, is under contract for nearly twice its asking price after listing for $300K in mid-September
by Ben Verde Oct 5
Weakest Q3 for US apartment leasing in 3 decades
RealPage reports the third quarter saw the biggest slowdown in leasing traffic in 30 years of tracking. Paired with a slowdown in rent, it’s the latest sign of turbulence in the housing market
by Taylor Anderson Oct 4
The 9 US housing markets where tenants are most behind on rent
One in every 4 renters in some US markets is behind on monthly rent payments after a historic run-up in prices, according to data released Monday by real estate portal MyEListing.com
by Taylor Anderson Oct 4
5 Airbnb options that are cheaper than this $143 a night storage unit
Short-term rental owners were surprised to find a container without windows and 3 bunk beds brought in that much rent. 'Jesus Christ,' wrote one rental investor, 'someone has done it'
by Taylor Anderson Oct 4
Woman allegedly kills ex-landlord after forging $40,000 of his checks
Prosecutors say Xiu Fang Ke beat Leonard Garber with a hammer and wrapped his body in a curtain after he confronted her about forging his checks
by Taylor Anderson Oct 3
Sundae rolls out set price buying tool for investors
Online property marketplace, geared toward buyers selling properties as-is, launches Purchase Direct, which lets investors see the set price of a home and move straight to making an offer
by Taylor Anderson Sep 29
Markets in the Midwest, East Coast are weathering headwinds the best
New Redfin report finds markets in the Midwest and East Coast are weathering the market slowdown better than anywhere else. Chicago, Milwaukee and Albany, New York, top the list.
by Taylor Anderson Sep 27
Mixed signals in rental market as half of cities post declines
One economist notes rental demand looks weak through the rest of the year as price growth tapers toward a historically normal pattern
by Taylor Anderson Sep 27
With rent high and sales slow, more owners are becoming landlords
The slowdown in home sales, paired with the meteoric rise in rent, has more homeowners looking to become landlords rather than sell their homes in this market
by Taylor Anderson Sep 27
Should you invest in real estate in 2022 as a new investor?
How does real estate stack up to other investments as a hedge against inflation and a long-term plan for wealth-building?
by Jeff Roth Sep 27