A Fresh Start Made Right Excited for a new chapter, a young woman self-moved to a new state and secured a rental online—sight unseen. But when she arrived, her excitement turned to distress. The home was filthy, the yard was cluttered with debris, and her movers were set to arrive the very next day. With nowhere else to turn, she …
The future of broker fees for renters in NYC & Boston
In November, the New York City Council passed the FARE Act that requires the person hiring the real estate agent to pay the agent’s fees. This goes into effect on June 11th of this year pending litigation. At this time, there is no proposed legislation for Westchester County NY and Fairfield County CT. Most have already reduced to 1 month’s …
Mindful Renting: How PorchLight Can Help You Find Environmentally Friendly Housing
At PorchLight Rental & Destination Services, we respond to our renters’ requests for environmentally friendly housing options and connect them with green housing initiatives across the country. Whether they’re moving to a new city for work or transitioning to a new stage in life, we want to help clients find a rental home that aligns with their values and supports …
2025 Rental Market Trends
The U.S. rental market in 2025 is showing strong signs of stabilization. As we become increasingly familiar with societal disrupters like geopolitical conflicts, advancements in Al technology, and ongoing supply chain challenges, the U.S. rental market in 2025 stands out as one sector with less disruption than prior years. After years of rising housing costs post-pandemic, the rental market is …
Enhancing Training with AI-Powered Video Solutions!
As a leader in rental finding and destination services, PorchLight is continually seeking improvement and innovation that will elevate the service experience for our customers. As an early adopter of AI generated tools, we are excited to share how this technology will expedite training updates via written and visual learning tools for our agent partner network. Why AI-Powered Training Videos? …
The Impact of the NAR Settlement for Renters
As the real estate industry implements the required changes resulting from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement, the focus has been on buyers. The real estate community is fueled by buyers and sellers though the corporate relocation industry is fueled by sellers, buyers, and renters. With over 60% of corporate transferees renting, the NAR settlement means changes for agents …