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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 magnifying bad debt risk and eroding cash flow just as a wave of maturities comes due, according to LeaseLock executives and data from federal and private sources. Competing in Oversupplied Market With roughly 13% of multifamily mortgages maturing in 2026 and more than $800 billion in multifamily debt set to come due over the next 24 months, owners are searching for ways to keep properties full while preserving cash flow in a challenging refinancing environment, LeaseLock executives tell GlobeSt.com. A growing share of... Read more
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...
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...
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 magnifying bad debt risk and eroding cash flow just as a wave of maturities comes due, according to LeaseLock executives and data from federal and private sources. Competing in Oversupplied Market With roughly 13% of multifamily mortgages maturing in 2026 and more than $800 billion in multifamily debt set to come due over the next 24 months, owners are searching for ways to keep properties full while preserving cash flow in a challenging refinancing environment, LeaseLock executives tell GlobeSt.com. A growing share of... Read more
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...
Although rent growth has accelerated, the share of listings offering an incentive remains elevated The typical U.S. asking rent rose to $1,965 in June, up...
Midway through 2026, the multifamily industry appears to be holding steady. By many accounts, fundamentals are weathering uncertainties across the economy, job markets...
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