Michael Lucarelli

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Renting Beats Buying in These U.S. Markets

1 week ago | commercialobserver.com | Michael Lucarelli

Renting Beats Buying in These U.S. Markets Michael Lucarelli, CEO of RentSpree.
Luxury rentals gain ground as more high-end buyers opt to lease

1 week ago | housingwire.com | Michael Lucarelli

Industry data shows a marked uptick in demand for luxury rentals, especially in markets outside of traditional urban centers. Short-term stays in properties priced at $1,000 per night or more jumped 73 percent from 2019 to 2023, according to data by AirDNA. On the long-term rental side, platforms such as Zumper and Apartment List have seen consistent activity in luxury segments, despite broader cooling trends in the housing market.
Rental Activity Set to Heat Up This Summer Amid Affordability Crunch

1 month ago | commercialobserver.com | Michael Lucarelli

Rental Activity Set to Heat Up This Summer Amid Affordability Crunch, Slow Home Sales RentSpree CEO Michael Lucarelli and a sign for a leasing office.
Renting becomes the new buying: Summer 2025 rental season sees unprecedented competition

1 month ago | housingwire.com | Michael Lucarelli

Based on a recent analysis from RentSpree, tenant screening activity in the U.S. spikes 27 percent between May and July compared to other times of the year. But it’s not just about more renters — it’s about faster transactions. Between April and June, properties average less than 16 days from listing to first tenant application, the fastest pace all year. This year, these seasonal trends might even be more pronounced.
RentSpree CEO on The Soaring Demand for Single-Family Rentals

2 months ago | commercialobserver.com | Michael Lucarelli

The Soaring Demand for Single-Family Rentals: Op-ed RentSpree CEO Michael Lucarelli and a house for sale in California.
The intensifying rental market: Why agents must be prepared

2 months ago | housingwire.com | Michael Lucarelli

The U.S. rental market has become more competitive than ever, driven by a combination of rising demand, limited availability due to a lack of new rental housing supply, and regional economic pressures.
Low Inventory, High Demand, Tech Loopholes Drive Thousands of Rental Fraud Cases

Feb 28, 2025 | commercialobserver.com | Michael Lucarelli

Low Inventory, High Demand, Tech Loopholes Drive Thousands of Rental Fraud Cases Michael Lucarelli, CEO of RentSpree, and homes under construction in Trappe, Md. PHOTOS: Courtesy Rentspree; JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images The U.S. rental market remained fiercely competitive in 2024, as indicated by the national Rental Competitiveness Index (RCI) score of 74.4, according to recent data from RentCafe. Despite a 2.59 percent increase in available apartments—as compared with 1.89 percent growth...
The Role of Rentals in the Housing Market: Lengthening the Bridge to Homeownership

Feb 27, 2025 | commercialobserver.com | Michael Lucarelli

The Role of Rentals in the Housing Market: Lengthening the Bridge to Homeownership Michael Lucarelli, CEO of RentSpree, and homes under construction in Trappe, Md. PHOTOS: Courtesy Rentspree; JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images In recent years, the U.S. rental industry has evolved from a secondary segment of the housing ecosystem into a key component in the broader market, as an increasing number of people are renting longer. This shift, propelled by economic factors and changing consumer...
New California law to boost renters’ credit scores

Feb 13, 2025 | housingwire.com | Michael Lucarelli

California’s Assembly Bill 2747, set to take effect on April 1, 2025, is on track to transform how renters‘ credit histories are built. The bill, which Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law last year, requires landlords to offer tenants the option to have their on-time rent payments reported to credit bureaus. This change addresses a critical issue: many renters have been unable to build credit as their rent payments have never been included in their credit reports.
The Role of Rentals in the Housing Market: The Lengthening Bridge to Homeownership

Jan 29, 2025 | commercialobserver.com | Michael Lucarelli

The Role of Rentals in the Housing Market: The Lengthening Bridge to Homeownership Michael Lucarelli, CEO of RentSpree.

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Articles

Renting Beats Buying in These U.S. Markets

Luxury rentals gain ground as more high-end buyers opt to lease

Rental Activity Set to Heat Up This Summer Amid Affordability Crunch

Renting becomes the new buying: Summer 2025 rental season sees unprecedented competition

RentSpree CEO on The Soaring Demand for Single-Family Rentals

The intensifying rental market: Why agents must be prepared

Low Inventory, High Demand, Tech Loopholes Drive Thousands of Rental Fraud Cases

The Role of Rentals in the Housing Market: Lengthening the Bridge to Homeownership

New California law to boost renters’ credit scores

The Role of Rentals in the Housing Market: The Lengthening Bridge to Homeownership

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