Northern California landlords have settled pet discrimination allegations that they and their agents discriminated against a female tenant with disabilities who requires an assistance animal, according to a release from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California(FHANC) filed a complaint alleging that the owner of the properties (Shultz Investment…
U.S. homebuilding fell for a second straight month in August as a rebound in the construction of single-family houses was offset by persistent weakness in the volatile multifamily home segment. The report from the Commerce Department on Tuesday also showed building permits racing to a seven-month high in August. However, permits for single-family homebuilding, which…
In the wake of devastating Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, customer satisfaction among U.S. homeowners and renters’ insurance will be squarely under a microscope the rest of this year and beyond. According to the J.D. Power 2017 U.S. Home Insurance Study released Monday, the ability of insurers to maintain these high levels of customer satisfaction will be tested…
The past 10 years have seen a boom in apartment living, with more and more people – especially millennials – choosing to live in upscale, luxurious apartment communities. These new residents are driving a demand for communities equipped with state-of-the-art, high-tech amenities that only the 21st century can offer. At the forefront of these high-tech…
Real estate is an attractive investment for a variety of reasons, but managing a real estate asset brings a number of challenges for which an average investor isn’t ready. A typical real estate purchase is a safe and secure investment. It is a predictable place to put money and generate consistent annual returns. But there…
A growing number of renters is sparking an entire community of single-family homes for lease. AHV Communities and Bristol Group have teamed up to break ground on a new single-family home rental community in the San Antonio, Texas, area. Pradera, which is expected to open to the public in the second quarter of 2018, will…
With tensions running high over both soaring housing costs and increased threats of deportation, California lawmakers moved Monday to give more tenant protections to immigrants living in the state illegally. Assembly Bill 291 would bar landlords from disclosing the immigration status of renters or threatening to report them to immigration authorities, either in retaliation for…
As many people return to a sense of normalcy following the summer months, their real estate needs once again become a priority. Both buyers and sellers need to adjust their plans for tackling the real estate market to make success in purchasing or selling more likely. Here’s what you need to know to make the most…
Demand for self-storage space has surged in Houston with thousands of people displaced from their homes after Hurricane Harvey. Storage operators, which typically rent units ranging from 5 feet by 5 feet to as large as 10 feet by 25 feet, often report stronger demand following a natural disaster as residents look for a place to…
What are the top concerns for apartment renters when deciding whether to sign a lease? A new survey recently administered by national apartment management firm Village Green found that three factors—rent, location and community environment—make up the top drivers of apartment leasing decisions among renters of every age and across geographic markets. Approximately 70 percent of…