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Top dog-friendly apartments nationwide understand they’re competing with single-family homes, not just other apartments, and communities that embrace pets see stronger financial performance and help the pet housing crisis. The pet housing crisis has reached a tipping point that’s reshaping how we think about multifamily living. As the proud parent of two little dogs who has witnessed significant changes in property management over three decades, I’ve seen the market shift dramatically to roll out the red carpet for our four-legged family members with dog-friendly apartments. The numbers tell a compelling story. Pet ownership among renters jumped from 46% in 2019 to 59% in 2023,... Read more
There’s a particular kind of apartment marketing content flooding the internet right now. You’ve seen it. The descriptions that could be copy-pasted between...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Multifamily fraud investigations at Fannie Mae dropped to 12 in 2025, down from 193 in 2024. The agency confirmed 87 fraud cases in 2024 but saw none in a...
The calculation of net operating income (NOI) involves subtracting all operating expenses from total revenue, excluding debt service and income taxes. Cap Rate is then...
There’s little sign yet that rent concessions are on their way out. Instead, January data showed they have reached their highest monthly level since mid-2014 –...
Realtor.com’s January Rental Report makes clear that the balance of power in the U.S. rental market has shifted decisively toward tenants. According to the report, the average rental vacancy rate across the 50 largest metros climbed to 7.6% in 2025, up from 7.2% a year earlier, pushing 44 markets into either renter‑friendly or balanced territory and leaving just six where landlords still clearly “call the shots.” The same report shows that the national median asking rent fell 1.5% year-over-year in January to $1,672, marking the 29th consecutive month of annual declines and a cumulative 4.8% drop from peak levels, even as rents remain 15.2% higher than they were... Read more
ChatGPT is starting to offer advertising, and while that isn’t surprising, the early details matter, especially for anyone used to the sheer number of metrics...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Apartment demand is slowing in several major cities as labor market conditions weaken. High new supply and increased concessions are putting pressure on...
In property management, strong customer service is often praised as the key to successful leasing and resident retention. Leasing professionals are encouraged to be...
U.S. multifamily rents posted a modest increase in January, snapping a five-month decline, but heavy supply, slowing absorption and economic uncertainty point to a...
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