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Cars and trucks end up going through apartment building walls more often than you think and it is a loss owners do not plan for and then there are floods. Ask an apartment owner to list the risks they worry about and you will hear fire, water, mold and asbestos. Vehicles hitting buildings rarely makes the list. It should. Matthew Steimle, general manager of Kennedy Restoration, and Tysen Bodewig, the company’s marketing director, were interviewed recently on Multifamily Marketwatch about losses that fall outside the standard checklist. Auto impacts happen more than owners expect When we asked how often a vehicle ends up inside an apartment building, Steimle’s answer was that it happens... Read more
KEY TAKEAWAYS Households in expensive US metros may face decades-long waits before buying becomes more cost-effective than renting, per Zillow. Markets like San Jose...
After years of watching the coasts and the Sun Belt set the tone, the center of the rental map has moved to the Midwest and there’s a new name at the top of the list...
Key Takeaways: On-time rent payments at mom-and-pop multifamily properties have improved more than any other rental segment over the past year, even though...
The U.S. apartment market is showing stronger signs of stabilization as rent declines moderate and vacancies retreat from record highs, according to the latest data...
Fire incidents remain one of the most costly and disruptive risks facing multifamily owners, with aging properties, deferred maintenance, and resident behaviors all contributing to potential losses. News reports of apartment fires continue to surface nationwide, underscoring the ongoing importance of prevention, preparedness, and recovery planning. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, from 2017 to 2019, an estimated average of 106,700 multifamily residential building fires were reported each year, resulting in an estimated annual average of 400 deaths, 3,875 injuries, and $1.7 billion in property loss. In addition, multifamily fires accounted for 29% of all residential building... Read more
Maintenance teams are often focused on one thing: fixing the problem in front of them. A leaking faucet needs repair. An HVAC call needs prioritizing. A resident needs...
Ari Apartment Management’s use of AI to scrutinize residents’ ability to pay has helped it close months with delinquency of about 0.5%, an early indication...
October 1, 2026 marked a major change in how D.C. rental housing providers can charge for and regulate pets. Pet Deposits are capped, Pet Rent is limited, and breed,...
Luxury is being judged before your leasing professional ever gets the chance to explain it. A prospect pulls into your property. She is not carrying a clipboard. She...
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