by RealtyBizNews | Aug 6, 2020 | Real Estate News, rent, Rental Properties, rentals
If you’re a homeowner who is considering moving to a new area or has simply outgrown your current house, you have a large decision to make: should you sell your house or rent it out? Each option has various benefits as well as drawbacks. To make the decision that is...
by RealtyBizNews | May 20, 2020 | fraud, Real Estate News, rental applications, rentals, Residential
Rental application fraud has grown significantly since the COVID-19 crisis began, according to new data from real estate technology and fraud detection company Snappt. The company’s latest report shows that application fraud has increased by 9% month-over-month since...
by RealtyBizNews | May 11, 2020 | Featured News, Fifth Wall, Gecina, leases, Méka Brunel, Real Estate News, REITs, rentals
A few weeks back, Méka Brunel, CEO of Gecina, announced an unpredicented balance sheet considering France and the world are in the grip of a major recession. Gecina, for those unfamiliar, is the largest residential and commercial property owner in France, and the...
by RealtyBizNews | Jan 24, 2020 | landlords, Real Estate News, rental sector, rentals, Residential, security deposit, security deposit insurance
Recently, some lawmakers have been proposing alternatives to the traditional security deposit in an effort to help tenants by eliminating the need for a large, upfront payment. But some housing experts say this could actually end up costing renters more money in the...
by RealtyBizNews | Jan 21, 2020 | luxury apartments, Luxury Real Estate, new homes, Real Estate News, rentals, renters
American building firms are set to construct the highest number of apartments in 2020 for more than 40 years, according to a new analysis from property management software firm RealPage. Many of those new apartments are targeted at the luxury home sector, RealPage...