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Consumers are making strategic choices to protect essential assets and manage financial obligations, a trend that has led to a dip in average FICO scores over the past year. Student loan debt and the resumption of delinquency reporting are playing a major role in driving this overall decrease, especially for younger Americans. Consumers are now 19% more likely to pay auto loans than mortgages, and mortgages are 56% more likely to be paid than personal loans. Personal loans are being prioritized more than bank card payments, with student loan repayment ranking last, according to FICO’s inaugural credit insights report. The average FICO score for Gen Z consumers fell three points... Read more
Two Wisconsin landlords will pay $20,000 to settle an emotional support animal case involving cats and rats, that accused them of discriminating against tenants who have...
What Is a Value Add Opportunity? A value add opportunity in real estate is a strategy. Investors buy properties that are not doing well. They make improvements to...
Key Takeaways Modular construction made up 8.8% of US apartment starts in 2024, showing its strongest adoption yet. A bipartisan Senate bill could modernize financing...
The cost of renting a home in the U.S. has soared over the past 20 years, especially in the immediate aftermath of the pandemic, as inventory tightened despite an...
Verified renters—who have undergone formal identity, credit, and income verification—deliver substantial financial and operational benefits for landlords and property managers. Let’s unpack how verifying renters can protect your assets, optimize revenue, and create smoother workflows, all while mitigating risk in today’s dynamic rental market. 1. Reduces Risk of Fraud and Scams Modern verification tools catch fraudulent applications before leases are signed. With rental fraud on the rise, verifying a renter’s identity and credit history has become essential. Case studies show that using verified renter services has led to a 35% decrease in trespasser activity... Read more
Emotional support animals (ESAs) remain one of the most misunderstood areas of fair housing compliance. While property managers and housing providers often encounter...
For decades, when we thought of “rental housing,” our minds went straight to apartment complexes. Towering buildings with dozens or even hundreds of units, managed...
Here are 7 smart measures for landlords to take that can keep rental properties bed bug free and avoid costly remediation. Maintaining a rental property comes with...
Rents fell for the 25th straight month in August, with prices down 2.2% year-over-year and momentum shifting as more renters opt to move for better value amid an...
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