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Your virtual tours accomplish one of two things. They either attract and qualify prospective renters, helping them visualize what your units and amenities look like without having to drive there in-person. Or they force prospects to quickly move on because your visuals are outdated, uninformative, and misleading. Either way, the quality of your apartment’s virtual tours determine the success of your marketing, leasing, and revenue. This guide shows apartment operators how to elevate their virtual tours and photos so renters can make confident leasing decisions. Introduction: What Happens When Apartment Photos and Virtual Tours Miss the Mark? Henry didn’t expect his promotion to... Read more
Participating in a webinar on the multifamily market, Ariana Rasansky, JLL vice president of regional operations for multifamily property management, was asked a...
KEY TAKEAWAYS States are introducing new rules to limit or eliminate “junk fees” in rental housing, focusing on application charges, late fees, and hidden...
As demographic shifts and evolving consumer expectations reshape the multifamily housing market, institutional property managers are responding with targeted operational...
“The Residences at…” format is failing—and voice search is the reason why. Smart speakers, voice assistants, and voice-to-text tools are influencing how...
A property move can look straightforward when you first plan it, but the work behind it often grows faster than expected. This is even more true today as investor activity continues to reshape the real estate landscape. Nearly 27% of all homes sold in the first three months of the year were purchased by investors, which is the highest share in at least five years. Investors bought about 1.2 million homes in 2024 alone, and mom-and-pop buyers who own between one and five homes account for most of those purchases. (1) With so much activity happening at once, relocations have become more frequent and more complex. That’s when most property owners start wondering if handling everything solo... Read more
Student housing didn’t just house Gen Z—it taught them what service at the speed of now looks like. After years of living in communities where work orders close the...
Pets are family and apartment amenity-based pet fees and restrictions imply that a beloved companion is no different from access to a gym or a parking spot. Across the...
KEY TAKEAWAYS US multifamily rent growth stalled in 2025, averaging just 0.2% nationally. Supply peaked in 2024 and declined 20% in 2025; further slowdown is expected...
Consistent rent collection and steady income remain two of the biggest challenges landlords face. A multifamily business can only succeed when rent is paid consistently....
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