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“You only get one chance to make a great first impression,” goes the old adage. That’s the essence of curb appeal. When someone arrives at your property, they can be pleasantly surprised, or disappointed. Much of that reaction will depend on how much effort is made to keep your property looking and feeling its best. And important as that effort is, it doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Maintaining your curb appeal doesn’t mean a major lobby overhaul every year, or even every five years. Strong curb appeal is the result of regular maintenance efforts, right down to daily routines like polishing brass, cleaning windows, and tidying up plantings. Cleanliness is Next... Read more
As a new multifamily investor, one of the first lessons you’ll learn is this: rent growth isn’t smooth and linear. It ebbs and flows through the year. That...
If buying a home today is financially out of reach for many Americans, affording the rent may also seem like an increasingly tall order. In the 50 largest U.S....
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) just issued a major update on criminal-record screening and rolled back several prior guidance documents. This...
The housing market is expected to continue stabilizing in 2026 as affordability improves, drawing buyers back, according to Zillow. In a report, the home marketplace...
How swiftly must a California apartment seeker act to grab a new residence? Well, my trusty spreadsheet reviewed some curious data from ApartmentList that tracks how long vacant units go unrented in 46 large U.S. metropolitan areas – including six from California. The focus was on the six-month average through November, compared with 12 months earlier and with the average pace dating back to 2019. This “time on market” benchmark can give renters a sense of how quickly their decision-making must be – and how that timing varies by market. When markets are tight, empty units usually rent quickly. When conditions favor tenants, vacancies sit longer. Let’s start with a national... Read more
Real estate investors scouring affordable metros in search of bargains they can rent out at a healthy profit margin are reshaping those markets—and small-scale...
The nation’s largest housing assistance program, Section 8, is a lifeline for tenants across the nation who would otherwise be priced out of expensive housing...
As of 1 August 2025, Massachusetts law prohibits landlords and real estate brokers from imposing broker or leasing fees on tenants unless the tenant independently hires...
From remodels, renovations, upgraded amenities, and rebrands, there are a lot of changes that could cause your apartment’s photos and videos to age...
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