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TransUnion finds renters increasingly turning to third-party tools to boost credit profiles A growing number of renters are taking credit-building into their own hands. According to a new TransUnion report, 13% of consumers have had their rent payments reported to credit bureaus this year, up from 11% in 2024, representing about an 18% lift. The rise comes even as property manager participation in rent payment reporting declined, suggesting that more consumers are self-reporting through third-party data furnishers. The development coincides with a major regulatory shift. In July, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) ordered Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to begin accepting... Read more
To win in the world of AI search, apartment websites can’t rely on hollow claims about how “great” the lifestyle is. Instead, their content must reflect what...
Personal outreach is crucial as a survey of 1,100 multifamily communities found six out of seven properties don’t combine call, text, and email in their prospect...
Key Takeaways On-time rent payments are slipping, with late payments reaching 11.7% in June 2025—the highest since mid-2024. Full rent collections remain steady,...
Verified renters—who have undergone formal identity, credit, and income verification—deliver substantial financial and operational benefits for landlords and...
Aging apartment buildings may not grab headlines like shiny new developments, but for multifamily investors, they’re often the real hidden goldmine. Across the U.S., thousands of Class B and C properties sit in prime locations yet underperform because of dated interiors and amenities. With the right renovation strategy, these overlooked assets can be transformed into high-demand rentals—delivering stronger cash flow, higher occupancy, and substantial long-term appreciation. Why Renovations Drive Investor Returns Renovations are more than a facelift—they directly move the numbers that matter most: NOI and valuation. According to industry data, value-add renovations typically... Read more
Looking into a potential tenant’s rental history might feel like extra work, but with so much at stake, it’s worth taking the time to do it right. The applicant...
Key Takeaways On-time rent payments rose to 83.1% in September 2025 — a 58 bps month-over-month increase. Despite the gain, on-time payment rates have declined...
A growing percentage of apartment renters appear to be playing catch-up on their monthly bills, a trend that may signal a broader undercurrent of distress, according...
Fraud is no longer hiding in the shadows. It’s being taught and sold in plain sight — sometimes with hashtags and tutorial videos. Across the multifamily housing...
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