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Residents are gaining more than a place to live at Arbor 515 in Salt Lake City. The new development—a conversion of a former office building—provides 96 affordable homes as well as a unique opportunity to earn equity. The majority of the building’s annual cash flow will go back to residents, and when Arbor 515 is refinanced or sold, residents will also receive meaningful direct payments based on how long they have lived in their apartments, according to developer Chris Parker, director of Perpetual Housing Fund (PHF). The nonprofit is piloting the Tenant Wealth Initiative (TWI) at the recently opened development. Residents have an option to enroll in TWI at no cost or requirements. To... Read more
Stop “Showing” Apartments. Start “Experiencing” Them! Are your leasing agents just glorified key-holders? If your standard tour consists of...
What makes a rental property truly profitable? Setting the right rental rates is more than just picking a number; it’s a strategic balance of market trends, property...
Most multifamily owners and managers are aware that discrimination against disabled tenants can result in litigation and increase a project’s operating expenses, which...
Not long ago, the apartment search looked like this: open Google, type “apartments near me,” scroll through a handful of listings, and schedule a tour. That funnel...
Most multifamily marketers know the obvious fair housing violations. No one’s writing “singles only” in a listing description. But the violations that actually generate complaints and investigations are buried—in the marketing copy that feels completely harmless. “Perfect for young professionals.” “Quiet, exclusive community.” “Walking distance to everything.” These phrases show up in apartment marketing constantly—and each one could be interpreted as expressing a preference or limitation based on a protected class under the Fair Housing Act. The Fair Housing Act covers every form of communication related to housing: websites,... Read more
Trends and data in the 2026 state of pet rentals report shows pet ownership and rental cooperation are rising but challenges exist. A new survey released by PetScreening...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Rental demand slowed in late 2025, with a record number of cost-burdened households. Asking rents have flattened or declined in most regions, especially...
Key Takeaways Residential rental property earns more than 80% of its revenue from dwelling units and is used as living spaces for tenants. These properties can provide...
Stop trading your time for single-family doors that barely net $200 a month. By the end of 2026, data suggests the wealth gap between residential landlords and...
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