As mortgage rates hold steady, Dana Anderson of Redfin reports that there has been an increase in new listings and home tours. Mortgage-purchase applications are up 3% from a month…
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California landlord lease agreements guide [Free template]
As a California landlord, you’re expected to keep up with an ever-growing set of rules and regulations that govern landlord-tenant relations. Ultimately, you’re responsible for executing state-compliant lease agreements and…
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How to run a (legal) background check on a tenant
A tenant background check gives you a glimpse into a rental applicant’s past behavior, hinting at how they might treat your property and whether they’re likely to adhere to the…
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Stessa vs. DoorLoop: A Head-to-Head Comparison for 2026
Stessa and DoorLoop are both well-regarded property management software solutions. Stessa is a cost-effective option designed specifically for residential rental properties and is the #1 app for landlords, based on…
Apartment market to soften in 2024
According to a new report from RealPage, apartment rents have remained flat for the past few months as apartment supply hit record levels. Specifically, apartment supply hit a 36-year high…
More modular will accelerate housing supply
Robert Dietz of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports on new home sales, which slowed by 12.2% in November due to high interest rates. Given rates have been…
2024 will be a buyer’s market, reports
Dana Anderson of Redfin reports this week that listing consults with its agents have risen significantly since rates began to fall. Redfin economists “expect buyers will take advantage of lower…
We will see lower rates in 2024, according to the Fed
Expect rate cuts in 2024, according to experts and the Federal Reserve. Logan Mohtashami of HousingWire comments, “[t]he Federal Reserve played the good grinch for Christmas this year and delivered…
New law would ban Wall Street from buying homes
Jeff Cox of CNBC reported on the most recent November inflation data, highlighting that the consumer price index (CPI) increased only 0.1% in November and was up 3.1% year-over-year. Notably,…
