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There is a particular irony in the current state of the multifamily industry. The same technological forces that have made property management faster, more scalable, and more data-driven have also handed bad actors a significantly more powerful set of tools. Generative AI can now produce convincing fake pay stubs, bank statements, and identity documents in minutes. The good news is that technology is also the most promising tool available for combatting these new threats. Understanding how requires a clear-eyed look at how bad actors are operating, how operators are responding, and what the gap between those two things still looks like. Organizations of all portfolio sizes are encountering... Read more
The multifamily market of 2026 is a renter’s market in ways that are putting real pressure on operators. National vacancy rates have climbed to modern peaks, driven...
Using Zillow Observed Rent Index data, this analysis compares average rent levels in the New York City metro area with the US average, tracking the percentage premium...
Household formation is slowing sharply even as job growth holds up, undercutting apartment absorption and reinforcing structural constraints that federal housing...
Renters are getting a bit of relief as landlords offer more concessions — like free rent or waived fees — to fill units in a cooling market. Rent growth has slowed...
Pet-friendliness is one of the ultimate differentiators at rental communities, and the difference is obvious the moment you walk a truly pet-inclusive property. Residents bond over their pets, often knowing the names of each other’s dogs before they know the names of their neighbors. Communities that embrace this reality benefit from stronger renewal rates, more engaged residents and an environment that feels welcoming to a wider pool of renters. But while the industry has made significant progress over the past decade, the recent 2026 State of Pets in Rental Housing Report by PetScreening shows that a gap still exists. In many cases, the level of pet-friendliness offered by rental... Read more
In a year when many big-city landlords are cutting deals to keep apartments full, a handful of smaller markets are quietly pushing rents higher — and in some cases,...
A senior is having a hard time living on their own because they can’t drive to get groceries, they need a chaperon for medical appointments, and they’re lonely where...
Rents are still rising nationwide, but at a slower pace than in years past. Plus, income is now growing at a faster pace and the slowdown is relieving some renters of...
A new survey of renters shows speed and ease matter the most in the renting experience at the same time long-term renting is becoming a deliberate housing strategy for...
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