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    The Battle Against Leaks Read moreThe Battle Against Leaks
    The Battle Against Leaks
    Keeping a building dry is both an interior and exterior challenge. All buildings, regardless of materials and construction, are at risk of water inf
    Renters Gain Over $2,300 in Relief as Rent Growth Hits Slowest Pace Since 2020 Read moreRenters Gain Over $2,300 in Relief as Rent Growth Hits Slowest Pace Since 2020
    Renters Gain Over $2,300 in Relief as Rent Growth Hits Slowest Pace Since 2020
    Incomes are rising faster than rents nationwide, putting an extra $193 a month back in renters' pockets The typical U.S. asking rent was $1,9
    How Multifamily Operators Are Creating Value in a Tough Market Read moreHow Multifamily Operators Are Creating Value in a Tough Market
    How Multifamily Operators Are Creating Value in a Tough Market
    For much of the past decade, success in multifamily real estate followed a simple formula: Buy a property with cheap debt. Raise rents. Sell. Rins
    The 1% Rule in Real Estate: Useful Shortcut or Misleading Metric? Read moreThe 1% Rule in Real Estate: Useful Shortcut or Misleading Metric?
    The 1% Rule in Real Estate: Useful Shortcut or Misleading Metric?
    If you’ve ever evaluated a multifamily real estate, you’ve likely come across the “1% rule.” It’s often presented as a quick way to decide w
    Liability Insurance Costs Surge for Landlords Nationwide Read moreLiability Insurance Costs Surge for Landlords Nationwide
    Liability Insurance Costs Surge for Landlords Nationwide
    KEY TAKEAWAYS Liability insurance premiums for landlords have surged, with some quadrupling since 2020. Rising litigation, larger jury awards,
    Why Residents’ Voices Are Your Best Renewal Asset Read moreWhy Residents’ Voices Are Your Best Renewal Asset
    Why Residents’ Voices Are Your Best Renewal Asset
    Multifamily is competitive, and operators are under constant pressure to maintain strong occupancy and online reputations. Star ratings, review counts
    National Rent Report May 2026 Read moreNational Rent Report May 2026
    National Rent Report May 2026
    The national median rent increased by 0.5% in April, and now stands at $1,370. This marks the third straight monthly increase, as the market gears
    Your AI Isn’t Losing Leases. Your Consumer Experience Is. Read moreYour AI Isn’t Losing Leases. Your Consumer Experience Is.
    Your AI Isn’t Losing Leases. Your Consumer Experience Is.
    I have to start by giving credit where it's due. My friend Lisa Trosien has been on a tear lately on LinkedIn—calling out something our indu
    Multifamily Rental Competition in Early 2026 Should be Easing, in Theory Read moreMultifamily Rental Competition in Early 2026 Should be Easing, in Theory
    Multifamily Rental Competition in Early 2026 Should be Easing, in Theory
    Each quarter, RentCafe releases its Rental Competitiveness Report to share how markets are comparing against one another for apartment hun
    Landlords Are Being Sued More Than Ever, Pushing Liability Insurance Up Read moreLandlords Are Being Sued More Than Ever, Pushing Liability Insurance Up
    Landlords Are Being Sued More Than Ever, Pushing Liability Insurance Up
    When Aron Sotnikoff got a letter from an attorney seeking a payout for an apartment tenant who slipped and fell in standing water at one of his fi
    Two-Bedroom Apartments Lead Rent Declines Nationwide Read moreTwo-Bedroom Apartments Lead Rent Declines Nationwide
    Two-Bedroom Apartments Lead Rent Declines Nationwide
    KEY TAKEAWAYS Two-bedroom apartments posted the largest year-over-year rent decline at 1.7%. Overall multifamily rents have fallen for over 30
    Generative AI for Property Managers Read moreGenerative AI for Property Managers
    Generative AI for Property Managers
    AI is not a replacement for a property management platform, but it can help with administrative functions. Beware of its potential bias, legal issues

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