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The rise in tenant application fraud is one of the strongest reasons property owners should consider professional property management. As fraud becomes more sophisticated and increasingly difficult to detect, landlords who rely on traditional screening methods are exposing themselves to significant financial risk. The Growing Threat of AI-Powered Tenant Fraud is no longer a future concern—it’s happening today, and property owners who fail to adapt may find themselves facing costly consequences. AI Has Changed the Tenant Screening Landscape Not long ago, verifying a tenant’s income and employment was relatively straightforward. A pay stub, bank statement, and employment... Read 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...
As fall creeps in, and Christmas is in full swing at Hobby Lobby, multifamily teams start to feel the seasonal shift. Foot traffic slows, tours dip, and by November...
KEY TAKEAWAYS The Apartments.com RentPulse Index shows the first quarter since 2021 where lease-ups outpace new apartment supply, with vacancy rates stabilizing and rent growth cooling. Deepest rent concessions are appearing in oversupplied Sun Belt and Western cities such as Fort Myers, Sarasota, and Denver, while affordability remains a challenge in areas like New York and Boston. Policy shifts, such as Denver’s Expanding Housing Affordability law and Illinois’ HB 3564 tenant protections, signal more regulation and developer headwinds ahead. Market Shift Favors Renters Apartments.com reports a major shift in the US multifamily market during Q2 2026. Lease-ups outpaced new... Read more
The country’s broader middle class is facing a housing crisis: a growing gap in available, high-quality rental options. High-demand markets like Miami and New York...
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...
National multifamily net absorption reached its fifth-highest quarterly total in nearly 25 years, even as median asking rents continued to decline. Net absorption across...
KEY TAKEAWAYS San Francisco rents grew 14% between March and July 2026 as AI sector hiring accelerates demand, per CoStar. Bidding wars, packed open houses, and scams...
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