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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
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...
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 –...
People use AI to write work emails and to search for Valentine’s Day gift ideas, so it’s natural to wonder whether it can file your taxes, too. Just imagine...
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...
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 available on platforms like Google and Meta Ads. Based on what’s been shared so far, pricing appears to be around $60 per 1,000 impressions (CPM). That immediately puts it on the higher end of most digital ad platforms. For context, that’s well above what many apartment advertisers pay on Google, Meta, or other established networks. What Metrics Will Apartment Advertisers Get from ChatGPT Ads? Early indications are that available reporting will be minimal. Advertisers should expect access to only high-level... Read more
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...
Key takeaways Fix-and-flip market conditions improved in Q4 2025, with the Fix and Flip Market Index (FFMI) posting its largest quarterly gain in 3 years....
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...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Only six of the 50 largest apartment metros remain landlord-friendly based on vacancy rates. The national median asking rent fell 1.5% year-over-year to...
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