Rent Growth Moderating in Cities Where the Most Apartments Are Being Built
The rollercoaster of residential rental prices in the U.S. that took place between 2020 and 2022 has moderated significantly over the past 12 months. A…
Much-Needed Progress in Mixed-Income Multifamily Housing Arrives
The race to fill the gaping hole in housing in the U.S. continues with developers delivering apartment properties at a rapid pace across the country,…
California’s 56 New Housing Bills Show That Politicians Are Finally Prioritizing Development
California's governor just signed a mindblowing 56 bills into law yesterday, all aimed at solving the state's housing affordability issues. Among the bills was legislation…
Home Values Are Soaring in the Nation’s Fastest-Growing Cities
The towns and cities that have grown the fastest over the last few years have typically been located outside of major metropolitan areas in the…
Zillow’s 1% Loans Have Little to Do With Helping First Time Home Buyers
Zillow has become the most popular residential real estate portal in the U.S. They did this by becoming masters of lead generation. Their first big…
Daughter of Famous Civil Rights Author Takes Aim at the Property Industry in New Book
If you want an eye-opening gut punch about racism in America, read The Color of Law. Released in 2017 the book documents the history of…
A Changing Housing Market Has Led to the Rise of ‘Attainable’ Housing Brands
It’s no secret that housing costs have gone up in the last few decades—a lot. Buying a home has become extremely expensive in many cities…
The College Admission System is Making Our Cities Inequitable
One of the first things you learn as a residential real estate agent is which factors really influence a home purchasing decision. Sure, things like…
Many Office Buildings Can’t Be Repurposed Due to Excessive Tension
Repurposing office buildings into apartments and condos seems like a good idea, but challenges like large floor plates and complex sewage systems make it impractical…
Are Rental Properties Contributing to the Rise in Housing Prices?
Housing prices in many cities have become unaffordable for many people. One significant suspect is investors buying homes for renting, limiting availability for first-time homebuyers…