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Landlord Anxiety Rising About Late Rent Payments

Landlord anxiety is rising about late rent payments and here is a new study that shows four tools that can help tenants pay on time.  A new study offers data-backed insight into what actually helps tenants pay on time and how landlords can apply those findings to strengthen their operations, according to a release from RentRedi. Report Your Tenant’s Rent Today! Report on-time & missed payments to Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion GET STARTED     With affordability pressures, economic uncertainty, and heightened concern about rent reliability, this survey shows that the solution isn’t guesswork — it’s structure, according to the release. “The same tools... Read more

If buying a home today is financially out of reach for many Americans, affording the rent may also seem like an increasingly tall order.  In the 50 largest U.S....

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) just issued a major update on criminal-record screening and rolled back several prior guidance documents. This...

The housing market is expected to continue stabilizing in 2026 as affordability improves, drawing buyers back, according to Zillow. In a report, the home marketplace...

How swiftly must a California apartment seeker act to grab a new residence? Well, my trusty spreadsheet reviewed some curious data from ApartmentList that tracks how...

Small Landlords Still Dominate the Investor Market

Real estate investors scouring affordable metros in search of bargains they can rent out at a healthy profit margin are reshaping those markets—and small-scale landlords continue to crowd out larger players. The U.S. investment landscape is increasingly divided: In high-priced Western and coastal states, such as Montana and California, deep-pocketed aspiring landlords are willing to pay up to 35% above the median sales price in anticipation of high returns, according to the latest Realtor.com® Investor Report Midyear Update. On the other end of the spectrum, in more affordable Heartland states such as Michigan, Maryland, and Wisconsin, investors are zeroing in on the lower... Read more

The nation’s largest housing assistance program, Section 8, is a lifeline for tenants across the nation who would otherwise be priced out of expensive housing...

As of 1 August 2025, Massachusetts law prohibits landlords and real estate brokers from imposing broker or leasing fees on tenants unless the tenant independently hires...

From remodels, renovations, upgraded amenities, and rebrands, there are a lot of changes that could cause your apartment’s photos and videos to age...

Pets have always been a source of comfort and emotional support for many of us, and since the pandemic created more opportunities for us to remain at home, pets have...