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Key Takeaways Fire deaths occur at one-fourth the rate in new multifamily buildings compared to modern single-family homes. Features like sprinklers, fire-resistant materials, and self-closing doors have helped drive down fire fatalities in apartment buildings. Despite better outcomes, safety concerns continue to slow multifamily development due to outdated perceptions. Pew recommends revisiting two-stairway mandates for smaller buildings to lower construction costs and encourage safer housing supply. Fire Risk Is Lower In New Apartment Buildings A new report from Pew Charitable Trusts suggests that expanding modern multifamily housing could significantly reduce fire deaths in... Read more
New York City homeowners can now apply to add basement, attic, and backyard apartments to their existing properties. On Tuesday, the city launched an applications...
Short-term rentals have become one of the most talked about corners of real estate, marked by their ability to generate income, respond quickly to shifts in demand, and...
You’ve marketed apartments for decades. Or maybe you’re new to multifamily. Either way, you’re facing the same challenge right now: AI is changing how renters...
Rents fell for the 25th straight month in August, with prices down 2.2% year-over-year and momentum shifting as more renters opt to move for better value amid an...
To win in the world of AI search, apartment websites can’t rely on hollow claims about how “great” the lifestyle is. Instead, their content must reflect what renters actually search for—and what AI tools need to extract. Get the content right, and not only will your community get more visibility in ChatGPT, Gemini, or Perplexity, but your apartment website will also help renters convert. Here’s what matters most: 1. Floorplan and unit-level information. Imagine a renter opening up ChatGPT and entering the following prompt: “I’m moving to Kansas City, Missouri next month for work. I really like the Plaza area. Are there any studio apartments near there that allow... Read more
Shortly after 8 a.m., an incinerator shaft collapsed at the public housing apartment building on Alexander Avenue, officials said. Emergency personnel responded to the...
In April 2023, as a bitter debate raged between landlords, tenants and policymakers over how to bring vacant, low-cost apartments back to the rental market during a...
Monthly evictions in New York City have returned to pre-pandemic levels as low- and middle-income tenants struggle to make rent and housing courts work through a...
Many property managers, especially those feeling pressure from their investor clients, might be tempted to list properties as early as possible. Instead of waiting until...
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