Tech—March 20, 2023

As the rental housing industry continues to embrace digital platforms for lease management, payment processing, and maintenance requests, cybersecurity concerns are becoming increasingly important. On February 14, 2023, the National PropTech Association (NPA), a leading trade organization representing property technology companies, introduced a set of updated cybersecurity guidelines to help safeguard tenant and landlord data...

Realtors—March 19, 2023

The inaugural Real Estate Diversity Summit, held on March 19, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia, marked a significant milestone in the industry’s push for greater inclusion and representation. Bringing together a diverse group of real estate professionals, advocates, and thought leaders, the summit’s core objective was to discuss how the real estate sector can better reflect...

News—March 15, 2023

In March 2023, the housing market saw a notable shift toward sustainable and energy-efficient homes. As environmental concerns and the desire for long-term cost savings grew, more buyers began prioritizing green homes in their searches. These homes, built using environmentally friendly materials and incorporating energy-efficient features like solar panels and advanced insulation, gained significant traction...

Commercial—March 15, 2023

March 2023 marked a significant turning point in the affordable housing crisis in the United States. Across the country, rising rental prices and an inadequate housing supply left millions of Americans struggling to secure affordable homes. The issue gained considerable media attention and sparked widespread protests, as tenants and advocacy groups called for immediate action....

Residential—March 15, 2023

On March 15, 2023, smart home technology witnessed a significant uptick in demand, as more homebuyers sought properties equipped with advanced devices that offer enhanced convenience, security, and energy efficiency. This trend is being driven by a combination of technology companies, homebuyers, developers, and real estate agents, all of whom are playing a pivotal role...

Tech—March 13, 2023

Virtual reality (VR) is increasingly becoming a significant tool in enhancing the tenant experience, especially when it comes to the move-in process. On February 7, 2023, TenantCloud, a popular cloud-based property management platform, unveiled a groundbreaking feature that allows renters to complete their entire move-in process virtually using VR headsets or through an app. The...

Realtors—March 12, 2023

In a spectacular real estate deal, a luxurious mansion in Beverly Hills recently sold for an unprecedented $50 million, setting a new benchmark for residential property sales in the area. This historic transaction not only made headlines for its record-breaking price but also for the high-stakes drama behind the scenes, where a fierce bidding war...

Residential—March 8, 2023

On March 8, 2023, a report from the U.S. Census Bureau highlighted a notable shift in housing trends: an increase in multi-generational living arrangements. More families are opting for homes that allow them to live with aging parents or adult children, reflecting broader social and economic changes. Key players in this trend include families, homebuilders,...

News—March 8, 2023

While many regions across the country faced the tightening effects of rising mortgage rates, Arizona’s real estate market showed remarkable resilience in March 2023. Phoenix, known for its expansive suburbs and relatively low cost of living, remained one of the fastest-growing real estate markets in the United States. The region’s housing demand continued to outpace...