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When Anna Julian happened upon a neglected row home in Baltimore seven years ago, she had no formal construction training—just determination, a willingness to make mistakes, and a keen knack for Googling DIY tips. Today, that same determination remains, but what began as a simple renovation project has now become a lucrative revenue stream for Anna and her husband, Josiah Julian, who have built a thriving rental business out of Baltimore’s crumbling historical housing stock, while also earning unlikely fame on social media, where they showcase their many home overhauls. “I bought my first row home in Baltimore, and it was a bit of a fixer-upper, so I just decided to take it... Read more
Emotional support animals (ESAs) remain one of the most misunderstood areas of fair-housing compliance. While property managers and housing providers often encounter...
The days of Los Angeles landlords telling renters to bring their own fridge will soon be over. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law on Monday requiring rental property...
I’m sure that you’ve heard the chatter: short-term rentals are “dead,” Airbnb is oversaturated and no one is making money on the platform. The truth is that...
The High Cost of Overlooking Construction Safety Renovations and capital projects can refresh an apartment community. New amenities, smarter layouts, and better curb...
Key Takeaways Fire deaths occur at one-fourth the rate in new multifamily buildings compared to modern single-family homes. Features like sprinklers, fire-resistant materials, and self-closing doors have helped drive down fire fatalities in apartment buildings. Despite better outcomes, safety concerns continue to slow multifamily development due to outdated perceptions. Pew recommends revisiting two-stairway mandates for smaller buildings to lower construction costs and encourage safer housing supply. Fire Risk Is Lower In New Apartment Buildings A new report from Pew Charitable Trusts suggests that expanding modern multifamily housing could significantly reduce fire deaths in... Read more
Fraud has long plagued the multifamily sector, but the scope and sophistication of the problem are now reaching new levels, fueled by technology and shifting consumer...
The national median rent dipped by 0.4 percent in September, marking the second straight monthly decline, according to the October report from Apartment List. In...
The Federal Trade Commission sued a pair of online rental listing platforms Tuesday, claiming Zillow paid its competitor Redfin $100 million to cease advertising...
New York City homeowners can now apply to add basement, attic, and backyard apartments to their existing properties. On Tuesday, the city launched an applications...
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