What that means for real estate investors? There might have been some question about whether the coronavirus would lead the U.S. into a recession. The hoarding of toilet paper makes me think it’s certain. Not because we’ll run out of toilet paper—the U.S. and Canada produce volumes of it—but...
Atlanta-based wealthtech platform GROUNDFLOOR has launched a new program to ensure that capital for residential real estate development continues to flow during the COVID-19 financial crisis. The new program allows investors to earn an additional 4% interest rate bonus for90 days on qualifying...
Yardi has released a software update that allows residential property management companies to manage and track rent deferral payment plans and recoveries. The company fast-tracked the release of the update to allow property managers to accommodate residents impacted by COVID-19. “Helping property...
In late March, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upheld the district court’s decision to dismiss the patent lawsuit between Consumer 2.0, Inc. (dba “Rently”) and Tenant Turner, Inc. “We not only defended ourselves from Rently’s misguided patent, but we also defended the property...
Real estate development executive Michael Johnson has launched Raamp REIT (Real estate Asset Acquisition Management Portfolio). Raamp REIT is Arizona’s first exclusively multifamily, real estate crowdfunding platform and asset management company. Raamp REIT is structured as a real estate...
ATTOM Data Solutions has launched its Building Permit data solution containing more than 200 million residential and commercial building permits nationwide. ATTOM’s building permit data provides users with insight into the life of residential and commercial properties, allowing for predictive...
Land brokerage firm The Hoffman Company has hired Patrick Simons to lead the company’s expansion into the multifamily sector. Simons, a 25-year veteran in multifamily development, will join the firm as senior vice president and managing director of multifamily markets. “Although The Hoffman...
