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A critical gap exists between pet-friendly and pet-inclusive rental housing, according to a new national report from the Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative (PIHI), a Michelson Found Animals Foundation program. While 79% of rental properties accept pets, less than 10% allow pets without breed or size restrictions. This is just one of the findings from the 2025 Pet-Inclusive Housing Report, which analyzes housing policies and experiences from over 500 pet-owning renters across all 50 states. Over 80% of the dog owners surveyed said they had difficulty finding housing with their pets, with the primary two reasons being pet-related fees or no dogs allowed. This led many of the survey respondents... Read more
Renovating your multifamily property can lead to higher rents, better tenants, and increased value, but not every project makes financial sense. In today’s evolving...
Wondering whether to invest in co-ops vs. condos? Before you make your decision, you should know about each one’s underlying legal structures, ownership models, and...
We’ve long talked about the importance of the service economy, but recently we’ve seen more and more companies embracing the next evolution of business: the...
In today’s competitive rental market, prompt and effective communication isn’t just good service—it’s essential. Prospective renters are making...
Recent reporting shows issues with lease clauses banning tenants from leaving negative reviews, sometimes called non-disparagement clauses in leases, so see what the consumer review fairness act says about this. Caveat emptor is a Latin phrase that translates to “let the buyer beware.” It’s been used for hundreds of years and puts the burden of researching the quality of products and services on the buyer in a transaction. Because of that assertion, P.T. Barnum is often credited with the phrase “There’s a sucker born every minute” which implies there is a continuous supply of gullible individuals just waiting to be fleeced. (By the way, there’s no actual proof P.T ever... Read more
Denying a rental application is sometimes necessary to protect your property, your other tenants, and your investment. However, in California, landlords must follow...
Sometimes living within your means requires making the most of every inch of your space. One way to do that? Renting an efficiency apartment. But what is an efficiency...
It comes as no surprise to anyone familiar with the housing market that seasonal changes affect the purchase of homes. Summer, winter, fall, and spring create a range of...
Managing a rental property comes with more work than most people expect—advertising vacancies, answering calls, showing units, and sorting out lease paperwork. Instead...
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