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Turnovers Are Fundamental Aspect of the Single-Family Rental Market

How to Master the Art of Turnovers By Deanna Alfredo Now more than ever, single-family rental owners need a concise turnover process in-between residents. While there is a draw to the single-family rental market, it is more challenging than ever to procure a consistent revenue stream for investors. A smooth turnover process is necessary to create efficiencies and maintain profitability as a vendor and property owner. In this article, we

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Attorney Opinion Letters vs. Title Insurance

A Not-So-Tough Choice By David Sober Much of the industry is taking sides in the great debate of attorney opinion letters versus title insurance. Both sides seem to have strong feelings about why one is better or worse than the other, and there has been no shortage of commentary from both parties battling this out in the press. As head of business development at the only national firm that offers

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What Real Estate Industry Leaders Are Saying About the Market

The Ability to Anticipate and Adapt to Future Changes is Crucial By Fay Smith The real estate market is an ever-changing world that dictates the course of global economies and the fate of local communities. Since the stability of the real estate market has a direct influence on shaping our everyday life, insights from leading industry experts should be of great interest to anybody who has something to do, directly

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Why Investors are Leaving Airbnb for Coliving Rentals

Bridging the Gap Between Traditional Leases and Airbnb-Style Stays By Adam Kolojejchick-Kotch While Airbnb’s meteoric rise catalyzed the short-term rental revolution, the landscape has since shifted. Amidst challenges such as regulatory battles and neighborhood concerns, the once-alluring promise of effortless short-term profits faces headwinds. Frustrated hosts have voiced their dissatisfaction, prompting Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky to acknowledge that the platform is “fundamentally broken.” For Airbnb hosts in the U.S., the

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States Pass ‘Anti-Squatter’ Legislation

Legislation Passed with Overwhelming Bipartisan Support By David Howard As the supply of new housing has struggled to keep pace with demand over the past decade, single-family rental housing has come to play an increasingly important role for families in search of quality, well-located housing. And with the surge in interest rates over the last year pushing the cost of housing to record highs, single-family rental homes provide residents with

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COST OF HOME REPAIRS INCREASES BY 4.1% FROM Q1 2023

Slight Decline in Labor Costs Help Slow Overall Increase in Repairs By Rick Sharga, CJ Patrick Company The cost of home repairs and remodeling in the first quarter of 2024 continued to increase, rising by 0.59% from the prior quarter and just over 4% from the first quarter of 2023 according to the Q1 2024 Verisk Remodel Index. Costs once again set new highs for the past decade, rising over

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