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In the first half of 2026, Snappt evaluated over 700,000 rental lease applicants, more submissions than ever before, and found 3.8%, or roughly 1 in every 26, containing fraud. “This is our largest data set in company history. We’re spanning over 2.5 million units now on the platform, so fairly sizable coverage. What this report is showing is that fraud is still very much happening in multifamily,” says Kyle Nelson, chief business officer at applicant trust platform Snappt. “Overall, we are seeing new entrants in terms of fraudulent activity, new types of fraud, as well as new areas where fraud is happening.” Among the major metros in Snappt’s midyear report, fraud rates... Read more
Apartment concession use eased in July for the second consecutive month, with 15.8% of stabilized units offering some type of discount, down 70 basis points from June,...
Rents are dropping across the Las Vegas Valley, according to a new report from Zumper. One-bedroom apartment rents dropped 18.8 percent in July year over year, the...
National dog day shows there is a gap in the rental market when “pet-friendly” does not always mean what renters think when they visit an apartment complex. More...
Multifamily and single-family housing often move in the same general direction, but they don’t appreciate at the same pace even in top-demand markets, which...
With Labor Day in the rear view mirror and the Holiday season just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about weatherizing our lobbies for the upcoming winter snow, slush, and ice. It’s tempting to put off the task of preparing for the winter season until the leaves are falling and there’s a proper chill in the air, but a two-prong approach might be more beneficial: Take inventory and do a little preparation now, so that your super, doorman, or porter can execute whatever is needed to be ready when the scarves, hats, and gloves do come out. Lead With the Lobby Late September is a good time to take a good look at the upholstered furniture in your lobby area to determine if... Read more
By Property Management Law Solutions A Florida property manager may be days away from recovering possession when an unexpected notice arrives: the tenant has filed for...
Apartment owners can use cost segregation to identify qualifying components with shorter tax lives than the building. This 2026 guide now explains multifamily asset...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Apartment List put the August 2026 national median rent at $1,390, just $5 below its pre-pandemic trend projection. National rent growth since 2020 has...
Fire safety in an apartment building can easily become something that gets pushed into the background. The fire alarm company comes in. The sprinkler contractor does the...
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