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The development of a massive Netflix East Coast production hub is raising demand for real estate in the surrounding communities. A splash of Hollywood in the form of a Netflix production hub, slated for completion in 2028, is taking over the former U.S. Army base at Fort Monmouth, located about 55 miles south of New York City. The 292-acre site, which will have at least 12 soundstages, back lots and production facilities, straddles Eatontown and Oceanport and is anticipated to transform Monmouth County and nearby towns. The $1 billion Netflix project is expected to create 3,500 construction jobs and at least 1,400 permanent jobs. The forthcoming Netflix presence hands real estate buyers... Read more
A new survey of renters shows speed and ease matter the most in the renting experience at the same time long-term renting is becoming a deliberate housing strategy for...
Learn how to use a HELOC for rental property renovation to boost cash flow, increase equity, and fund value-add upgrades without depleting reserves. Key...
The short answer is yes — but not in the way most landlords think. Window cleaning does not add a fixed dollar amount to an appraisal. What it does is remove a visible...
When you look at things, it’s every landlord’s dream. The tenant’s been there for over a year, they’ve never been late with paying rent, repairs are...
Many managers assume that as long as they apply the same strict rules to everyone – the consistency trap- they’re protected from fair housing trouble but the legal landscape is shifting. In property management, it’s tempting to lean on zero-tolerance screening policies. They’re fast, efficient, and feel like a safe bet against discrimination claims. But relying solely on an algorithm creates a real problem. When we prioritize a rigid “yes or no” over an actual conversation, we aren’t just being efficient—we’re often creating a legal liability and missing the human context that defines real risk. The challenge today isn’t just about who we let in, but how sophisticated... Read more
Apartment property managers, also known as operators, were once mom-and-pop concerns. They fixed things, collected rent and stored leases and other paperwork. These...
Not long ago, the apartment search looked like this: open Google, type “apartments near me,” scroll through a handful of listings, and schedule a tour. That funnel...
When most people think of maintenance, they probably think about wrenches, drills and screwdrivers, not cutting-edge digital technologies. But when it comes to...
Most multifamily marketers know the obvious fair housing violations. No one’s writing “singles only” in a listing description. But the violations that...
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