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How high delinquencies demand smarter systems, not just tougher collections In 2025, rent delinquency isn’t just a footnote—it’s a mounting reality. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the share of renters incurring late fees dropped recently, but the median outstanding rental balance jumped 60% between September 2021 and November 2024, and many landlords report repeat late payments. (Source) Worse: many renters who fall behind don’t catch up right away, and only about half recover in the following month. (Source) If you own properties, you’re not immune. The question is: can your systems absorb the shock? 5 Moves Savvy Landlords Are Using Right Now 1. Build... Read more
Modular water treatment systems pave the way to occupancy For apartment developers, it’s easy to focus on location, design, and amenities, but utility readiness is...
Emotional support animals (ESAs) remain one of the most misunderstood areas of fair housing compliance. While property managers and housing providers often encounter...
For decades, when we thought of “rental housing,” our minds went straight to apartment complexes. Towering buildings with dozens or even hundreds of units, managed...
Key takeaways Multifamily loans, especially 2- to 4-unit properties, saw a 43% increase in application volume year-over-year and now show fraud indicators in 1 out of...
Here are 7 smart measures for landlords to take that can keep rental properties bed bug free and avoid costly remediation. Maintaining a rental property comes with numerous responsibilities, and one of the most critical is ensuring a safe, clean, and pest-free environment for tenants. Bed bugs are a persistent problem in rental properties, capable of causing distress, health issues, and costly remediation. For landlords, understanding preventive measures and incorporating a pest control business into property-management routines is essential to protect tenants and maintain property value. Understanding Bed Bugs Bed bugs are small, reddish-brown insects that feed on human blood, typically... Read more
Rents fell for the 25th straight month in August, with prices down 2.2% year-over-year and momentum shifting as more renters opt to move for better value amid an...
Southern California landlords, facing looming deadlines to cut water use, are swapping grass for poppies, succulents and other drought-resistant plants at office...
TransUnion finds renters increasingly turning to third-party tools to boost credit profiles A growing number of renters are taking credit-building into their own...
To win in the world of AI search, apartment websites can’t rely on hollow claims about how “great” the lifestyle is. Instead, their content must reflect what...
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