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    The Slippery Slope of Steering Read moreThe Slippery Slope of Steering
    The Slippery Slope of Steering
    In property management, strong customer service is often praised as the key to successful leasing and resident retention. Leasing professionals are en
    Some Early Signs In 2026 As Rents Find Some Footing Read moreSome Early Signs In 2026 As Rents Find Some Footing
    Some Early Signs In 2026 As Rents Find Some Footing
    U.S. multifamily rents posted a modest increase in January, snapping a five-month decline, but heavy supply, slowing absorption and economic uncertain
    Landlord Basics: Heating and Cooling Rentals with Heat Pumps Read moreLandlord Basics: Heating and Cooling Rentals with Heat Pumps
    Landlord Basics: Heating and Cooling Rentals with Heat Pumps
    Landlords looking to upgrade their heating/cooling systems in their rentals should consider heat pumps among their options. This somewhat new technolo
    Apartment Metros See Shift Toward Renters Read moreApartment Metros See Shift Toward Renters
    Apartment Metros See Shift Toward Renters
    KEY TAKEAWAYS Only six of the 50 largest apartment metros remain landlord-friendly based on vacancy rates. The national median asking rent fell
    Stalled Population Growth Threatens To Undercut A Rebound For Multifamily Read moreStalled Population Growth Threatens To Undercut A Rebound For Multifamily
    Stalled Population Growth Threatens To Undercut A Rebound For Multifamily
    The U.S. population grew by just 0.5% last year, a weak showing against the country’s already historically low growth rate. A single-year drop is
    Community vs. Floorplan Rent Specials: When Is The Right Time to Apply Each Discount? Read moreCommunity vs. Floorplan Rent Specials: When Is The Right Time to Apply Each Discount?
    Community vs. Floorplan Rent Specials: When Is The Right Time to Apply Each Discount?
    Running a rent special should never be viewed as an admission of failure. It’s a standard leasing lever that helps apartment communities address vac
    Preparing for Spring Building Maintenance in the Winter Read morePreparing for Spring Building Maintenance in the Winter
    Preparing for Spring Building Maintenance in the Winter
    Even though we are in the middle of winter, spring will be here before we know it, and maintenance managers know that a proactive approach is key to s
    Tenant Satisfaction and Retention Read moreTenant Satisfaction and Retention
    Tenant Satisfaction and Retention
    Competition in the multifamily housing market is intensifying, with new developments offering upgraded amenities, leasing incentives, and smart-home
    Renters Were In No Hurry To Find A Place In 2025 Read moreRenters Were In No Hurry To Find A Place In 2025
    Renters Were In No Hurry To Find A Place In 2025
    The share of renters who were “just looking” or “in no hurry” in find a place peaked in 2025, according to a new report from Apartment List
    Apartment Rents Just Dropped to the Lowest Level in 4 Years Read moreApartment Rents Just Dropped to the Lowest Level in 4 Years
    Apartment Rents Just Dropped to the Lowest Level in 4 Years
    KEY POINTS The national median rent in January was $1,353, a drop of 1.4% compared with one year ago. The national vacancy rate was 7.3% in Janu
    3 Steps For Dealing With Tenants And Frozen Pipes Read more3 Steps For Dealing With Tenants And Frozen Pipes
    3 Steps For Dealing With Tenants And Frozen Pipes
    Here are 3 steps to help deal with tenants and frozen pipes and hopefully avoid the problem in your rentals and the maintenance calls that can result
    Apartment Searches Reveal Relationship Trends by City Read moreApartment Searches Reveal Relationship Trends by City
    Apartment Searches Reveal Relationship Trends by City
    KEY TAKEAWAYS Apartment searches increased 21% nationally from February to March 2025, reflecting post-Valentine’s relationship changes. Bosto

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