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National dog day shows there is a gap in the rental market when “pet-friendly” does not always mean what renters think when they visit an apartment complex. More than 80% of dog owners report difficulty finding housing that welcomes their pets. That number tells a story that the rental industry can no longer ignore. For companies like Milhaus, the answer has been straightforward: build communities where pets are genuinely part of the plan from day one, with no breed or weight restrictions standing between a dog and its new home. Why “Pet-Friendly” Does Not Always Mean What Renters Think Walk into almost any apartment complex office today and you will find a “pet-friendly” sign... Read more
Multifamily operators are under increased pressure to retain existing residents as inventory levels rise across major markets. With more units available, renters...
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 U.S. multifamily advertised rents ended 2025 with zero percent year-over-year growth, while another data provider (brokerage giant Cushman & Wakefield) reported a 1.1 percent annual increase in asking rents nationally. The first half of 2026 seems to be more of the same, with Yardi measuring 1 percent rent growth. In the absence of record-breaking rent hikes — 15.3 percent at the start of 2022, per RealPage — how do owners ensure steady cash flow, cover fixed expenses and maximize a property’s value? Where do they... Read more
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...
The rise in tenant application fraud is one of the strongest reasons property owners should consider professional property management. As fraud becomes more...
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