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A property move can look straightforward when you first plan it, but the work behind it often grows faster than expected. This is even more true today as investor activity continues to reshape the real estate landscape. Nearly 27% of all homes sold in the first three months of the year were purchased by investors, which is the highest share in at least five years. Investors bought about 1.2 million homes in 2024 alone, and mom-and-pop buyers who own between one and five homes account for most of those purchases. (1) With so much activity happening at once, relocations have become more frequent and more complex. That’s when most property owners start wondering if handling everything solo... Read more
Price can be one of the most important factors people consider when looking for housing. But what happens when the rental price advertised doesn’t represent the price...
Student housing didn’t just house Gen Z—it taught them what service at the speed of now looks like. After years of living in communities where work orders close the...
Pets are family and apartment amenity-based pet fees and restrictions imply that a beloved companion is no different from access to a gym or a parking spot. Across the...
KEY TAKEAWAYS US multifamily rent growth stalled in 2025, averaging just 0.2% nationally. Supply peaked in 2024 and declined 20% in 2025; further slowdown is expected...
Consistent rent collection and steady income remain two of the biggest challenges landlords face. A multifamily business can only succeed when rent is paid consistently. When tenants stop paying, your cash flow and overall investment can be quickly affected. By the end of 2024, the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) reported that roughly 14% of households were behind on rent, representing nearly six million Americans. Could your next tenant be one of them? While a thorough tenant background check can help you avoid potential problems, even responsible renters can face unexpected hardships, such as job loss, family emergencies, or other life events that disrupt their ability to... Read more
Planning for a rainy day is pretty easy. Have an extra umbrella handy or a waterproof coat, and you’re probably fine. Planning for the rainiest day ever, on the other...
For shared-interest communities, guarding the safety and security of residents is of paramount importance. Achieving those goals is more than a matter of key fobs and...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Median asking rents continue to decline across major US cities, with some Sun Belt and Western metros seeing year-over-year drops of over 6%. The cooling...
The multifamily industry will be tested in 2026 as demand is weakening due to reduced immigration and weak job growth, Yardi Matrix says in its 2026 Winter...
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