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As the rental market begins to normalize and return to pre-pandemic levels, here is how property managers can maintain margins. After years of markets that were unusually favorable to landlords and property managers, we’re shifting into more of a tenants’ market: Time on market is trending up, leads per rental are down, and concessions are increasing. But we’re not seeing a truly “soft” market by historical standards. Think of this as more of a return to pre-pandemic norms. For property managers, the name of the game is adapting business practices to maintain margins. This piece will highlight five ways to do that, based on the specific changes we’re seeing in our user data. 1.... Read more
Fraud in multifamily leasing has reached unprecedented levels of sophistication in 2025, with both individual applicants and organized groups using advanced tactics to...
The national on-time rent payments rate continues to show signs of strain for independent landlords, according to the June 2025 Chandan Economics &...
Agentic AI has become the latest artificial intelligence iteration to enter the multifamily industry, catalyzing significant investment from startups, apartment...
Rental parking is an often overlooked amenity that can play a crucial role in shaping leasing and renewal decisions for renters. Convenience and comfort are paramount to...
For many renters, pets are family. Yet in the rental housing industry, pet fees, deposits, and pet rent have become standard costs for pet owners. While these charges often are justified as necessary to cover potential damages, the reality is that many housing providers have turned pet fees into a significant revenue stream. This raises an important question: Are pet fees truly about cost recovery, or have they evolved into an unfair financial burden, particularly for lower-income renters? Breaking Down the Math: Pet Fees as a Revenue Stream Revenue from Pet Fees To illustrate the financial impact, let’s consider a hypothetical property management company overseeing 10,000 rental units.... Read more
Remote work, steep mortgage rates and new types of rental properties are fueling demand far from urban downtowns. Renting is taking off in the suburbs as homeownership...
Seniors nowadays are renting more than seniors did years ago: The most recent U.S. Census data reveals that, between 2013 and 2023, the number of renters aged 65 and...
Hurricane season is officially underway, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting an above-normal season. Hurricane season runs from...
Key Takeaways Homeowners unable to sell are increasingly renting out their properties, becoming “accidental landlords” and boosting single-family rental...
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