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RealPage acquires Livble, expanding rent payment options

HWmember, Mergers and Acquisitions, Property Management, Real Estate, RealPage, Rent Prices, Rental Properties, Renters / Ricky Vasquez

Property management software company RealPage has acquired Livble, a flexible rent payment provider, in a move that expands RealPage’s reach into financial tools for renters and property managers. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The deal brings Livble’s installment-based rent payment system into RealPage’s LOFT and Buildium platforms. Livble allows eligible renters to […]

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3 charts that show why renters struggle to become homeowners

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Record-high home prices and persistently elevated mortgage rates have made the housing market difficult for homebuyers and the industry alike — and not even this year’s significant growth in supply seems to be helping. It’s been particularly difficult for prospective buyers who are currently renters, as renters are dealing with an affordability crisis of their

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Zillow unveils tools to simplify buying, renting, touring

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Zillow has rolled out five new features aimed at streamlining the process of buying, renting and touring homes. The updates — now live nationwide — include a drone-powered virtual viewing tool and offer pricing transparency for rental properties, along with coordinated tour scheduling and affordability estimates. SkyTour allows users to navigate a 3D aerial view

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Bilt raises $250M to expand into mortgages, with backing from UWM

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Bilt, which operates a loyalty program and credit card that converts rent payments into points, has secured a $250 million funding round led by General Catalyst and GID, with participation from United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), the nation’s largest mortgage lender. The funding brings Bilt’s valuation to $10.75 billion and will fuel expansion across the broader

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RentSpree partners with Hive MLS to expand access in Southeast

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RentSpree has partnered with Hive MLS to integrate rental application and tenant screening tools directly into Hive’s multiple listing service platform. The new integration will be available at no cost to Hive MLS subscribers in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. Hive MLS services more than 18 MLSs in the Southeast — representing about 15,000

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Comfortable city living usually requires a six-figure salary

Affordability, California, GOBankingRates, Homeownership, Housing Market, HWmember, Renters / Ricky Vasquez

Homeownership in many of America’s largest cities now demands a six-figure salary to sustain a comfortable lifestyle — with some regions requiring more than $300,000 annually. A new analysis by GOBankingRates ranked the top 50 U.S. cities by the income necessary to afford a comfortable standard of living, using factors such as average home prices,

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These suburbs saw the largest increases in renters during the pandemic

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The wave of migration set off by the COVID-19 pandemic pushed home prices through the roof in towns that had previously been relatively sleepy. While data shows that some narratives at the time proved to be a bit overstated, there’s no question that it reshaped housing markets across the country. A recent study from Point2Homes

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Judge rejects bid to block NYC broker fee reform

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A federal judge on Tuesday refused to block a landmark New York City law that will shift responsibility for paying broker fees from renters to landlords — clearing the way for the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses (FARE) Act to take effect on Wednesday. U.S. District Court Judge Ronnie Abrams denied a request by the

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Blue Sage Solutions adds rent payment data to Freddie Mac mortgage assessments

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Blue Sage Solutions has integrated Freddie Mac’s new policy on positive rental payment history into its digital lending platform, allowing lenders to factor on-time rent payments into mortgage applications. The change comes as part of a broader effort to expand access to homeownership, particularly for renters with limited traditional credit histories. Freddie Mac’s Loan Product

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Florida’s single-family rental market is resilient, but not without risk

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Florida’s growth story is well-documented, and it continues to fuel demand for rental housing. According to the U.S. Census Bureau and the National Association of Realtors, Florida welcomed approximately 475,000 new residents in 2024, leading the nation in net migration. The state’s lack of income tax, favorable weather, and business-friendly climate are powerful attractors. However,

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RealPage acquires Livble, expanding rent payment options

3 charts that show why renters struggle to become homeowners

Zillow unveils tools to simplify buying, renting, touring

Bilt raises $250M to expand into mortgages, with backing from UWM

RentSpree partners with Hive MLS to expand access in Southeast

Comfortable city living usually requires a six-figure salary

These suburbs saw the largest increases in renters during the pandemic

Judge rejects bid to block NYC broker fee reform

Blue Sage Solutions adds rent payment data to Freddie Mac mortgage assessments

Florida’s single-family rental market is resilient, but not without risk

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