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By James Malki with Malki Construction Shared structural elements are critical components of multifamily apartment buildings. While individual units are leased to tenants, the structural systems that support balconies, walkways, landings, stair assemblies, and load-bearing walls remain the responsibility of the property owner. Under California Senate Bill 721 (SB 721), structural repairs for apartment buildings are no longer limited to isolated balcony framing concerns. Inspection findings frequently reveal deficiencies in shared structural components that affect multiple units simultaneously. Properly addressing these shared-element structural repairs requires engineering oversight,... Read more
People use AI to write work emails and to search for Valentine’s Day gift ideas, so it’s natural to wonder whether it can file your taxes, too. Just imagine...
There is a potential new headache for property managers now as an Amazon delivery drone crashed into an apartment building in the Dallas suburb of Richardson. An Amazon...
Realtor.com’s January Rental Report makes clear that the balance of power in the U.S. rental market has shifted decisively toward tenants. According to the...
ChatGPT is starting to offer advertising, and while that isn’t surprising, the early details matter, especially for anyone used to the sheer number of metrics...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Apartment demand is slowing in several major cities as labor market conditions weaken. High new supply and increased concessions are putting pressure on rent growth. Markets like Seattle and Los Angeles face particular challenges, while San Francisco outperforms due to tech job growth and limited supply. Federal government job cuts and sector-specific slowdowns are further impacting demand in certain areas. Job Market Impacts Leasing Apartment demand has softened in major cities, CoStar reports. Leading landlords Essex Property Trust and Equity Residential cite weaker leasing in job-sensitive markets. Slower hiring, layoffs, and federal job cuts have reduced renter demand.... Read more
Key takeaways Fix-and-flip market conditions improved in Q4 2025, with the Fix and Flip Market Index (FFMI) posting its largest quarterly gain in 3 years....
In property management, strong customer service is often praised as the key to successful leasing and resident retention. Leasing professionals are encouraged to be...
U.S. multifamily rents posted a modest increase in January, snapping a five-month decline, but heavy supply, slowing absorption and economic uncertainty point to a...
Landlords looking to upgrade their heating/cooling systems in their rentals should consider heat pumps among their options. This somewhat new technology is better for...
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