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Multifamily operators are under increased pressure to retain existing residents as inventory levels rise across major markets. With more units available, renters are often quick to make a switch if interactions at their property are frustrating or difficult. As a result, the day-to-day experiences with property operations are playing an increasingly important role at renewal time. “With more inventory on the market, we don’t assume renewals anymore,” says Alan Compton, Vice President of Product, Renters Solutions at Assurant. “Residents have options, so retention comes down to whether where they live feels easy or frustrating on a daily basis—not whether... Read more
Multifamily owners are leaning harder than ever on rent and deposit concessions to protect occupancy in a tougher refinancing climate, but that strategy is quietly...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Average US apartment size rose by 13 SF in 2025, reaching 910 SF nationwide, per RentCafe/Yardi Matrix data. Southern cities, especially Tallahassee,...
The apartment industry spends enormous amounts of time discussing occupancy, conversion rates, resident satisfaction, and operational efficiency. Yet one of the biggest...
When rent growth is slow, property managers reset priorities. In 2025, rent growth was essentially flat. One reliable third-party source (Yardi Matrix) reported that...
A new study shows that a 30-minute delay in responding to a tour request by leasing agents reduces renter engagement likelihood from 40% to just 10%. Renter interest does not just fade gradually over days. It drops sharply in the first hour. In a market where renters are comparing multiple properties at once and can book a competitor tour instantly, response time is becoming one of the most consequential things a leasing team controls, according to the new Rently 2026 Renter Touring Expectations Report. Screen Your Tenant Today! Gain peace of mind with AAOA’s credit, criminal, and eviction reports. GET STARTED The study says 47% of renters have chosen, or seriously... Read more
KEY TAKEAWAYS Florida renters need to earn $37.93 per hour to afford a typical two-bedroom, per NLIHC’s 2026 data. The state minimum wage is $14, and average renter...
Multifamily owners are leaning harder than ever on rent and deposit concessions to protect occupancy in a tougher refinancing climate, but that strategy is quietly...
The rise in tenant application fraud is one of the strongest reasons property owners should consider professional property management. As fraud becomes more...
According to the Pew Research Center, approximately 71% of American households own at least one pet. Nearly half of U.S. households own a dog, around 35% own a cat, and...
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