Airbnb Launches New Anti-Party Technology
Airbnb Launches New Anti-Party Technology In mid-August Airbnb announced that they introducing new “anti-party tools” in the US and Canada to help identify potentially high-risk reservations and prevent those users from taking advantage of their platform. The new Airbnb system system looks at several factors such as the history of positive reviews (or lack of […]
HELOCs are “Raging Back”
HELOCs are “Raging Back” A recent report on HousingWire says a combination of rising home values and the fact that nearly two-thirds of borrowers with at least some home equity have mortgage rates below 4% (with no benefit from a refinance) is helping to propel a resurgent market for home-equity lines of credit (aka HELOCs). […]
2022 Investment Property Stats & Tips
2022 Investment Property Stats & Tips A recent article on Bankrate says while the concept of investing might make you think of buying and selling stocks & bonds, you can also invest by purchasing an investment property to rent out or fix it up to sell for a quick profit. They point out that Census […]
For $694,900, a renovated 3-bedroom in Quincy a mile from the beach
For 4,900, a renovated 3-bedroom in Quincy a mile from the beach The three-bedroom, three-bathroom Colonial is in the city’s Adams Shore neighborhood. The post For $ 694,900, a renovated 3-bedroom in Quincy a mile from the beach appeared first on Boston.com Real Estate.
ADA, FHA, Assistive Animal, and Reasonable Accommodation Clearly Explained
ADA, FHA, Assistive Animal, and Reasonable Accommodation Clearly Explained On a recent episode of the Rent Perfect podcast David Pickron says understanding the law surrounding support and assistive animals is crucial when being an effective and law abiding landlord. Listen as David Pickron and Mark Zinman, attorney with Zona Law, discuss some of the specifics […]
Existing Home Sales Drop 5.9% in July
Existing Home Sales Drop 5.9% in July The National Association of Realtors is reporting that existing home sales were down 5.9% in July to a seasonally-adjusted annual rate of 4.81 million (down 20.2% year over year). Total housing inventory at the end of July was 1,310,000 units, up 4.8% from June and unchanged from one […]
The Orange Line shutdown puts developers building by the T in a tricky spot
The Orange Line shutdown puts developers building by the T in a tricky spot The potential upside of the MBTA work is tremendous, including safer rides and faster connections. But there’s a big “if.” The post The Orange Line shutdown puts developers building by the T in a tricky spot appeared first on Boston.com Real […]
Report: In July, 12% of home sales in Boston fell through
Report: In July, 12% of home sales in Boston fell through The likely culprit: rising interest rates. The journey from accepted bid to closing day can take to two months or more, and interest rates sometimes shift. The post Report: In July, 12% of home sales in Boston fell through appeared first on Boston.com Real […]
Yardi Says Multifamily Performance Remains Strong
Yardi Says Multifamily Performance Remains Strong According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, the average U.S. multifamily rents in July increased $ 10 to another all-time high of $ 1,717 (up 12.6% year-over-year). However, while Yardi says performance remains strong, economic growth is slowing, and consumer confidence is waning. Indeed… “The moderating rent growth […]
NAA’s Key Takeaways from the White House Eviction Summit
NAA’s Key Takeaways from the White House Eviction Summit The National Apartment Association recently shared their takeaways from the White House summit on evictions, which took place last month. The Biden Administration invited federal, state and local policymakers, as well as community advocates, to share feedback on strategies for limiting evictions in the U.S. rental […]