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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...
Landlord anxiety is rising about late rent payments and here is a new study that shows four tools that can help tenants pay on time. A new study offers data-backed...
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 revealed several predictions for the market next year. For one, home values are forecast to rise modestly by 1.2% after a flat 2025, supported by slightly easing mortgage costs that allow more buyers to remain in the market. As prices increase, fewer homeowners will be underwater in most major markets, with only 12 expected to see declines next year, Zillow forecasted. Meanwhile, mortgage rates are unlikely to fall below 6%, the report predicts. However, borrowers have already seen some relief this year, with... Read more
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...
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...
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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