Property Management News
There are plenty of reasons for the multifamily sector’s resilience. Many people are choosing to rent rather than buy a home. Mortgage interest rates are keeping some potential buyers from making the leap to homebuying. Today’s luxury apartments attract renters who want high-end amenities without the hassle of maintaining a home. Then there’s the cost of renting vs. the cost of owning a home. According to the latest research from LendingTree, renting an apartment remains cheaper than owning a home in every large metropolitan area in the United States. This ranks as one of the key reasons why demand for apartment units continues to rise. According to a LendingTree report released... Read more
Across much of the country, rental housing is in a very different place than it was just a couple of years ago. After a historic run-up in demand and rents, vacancies...
The slippery slope of steering when customer service crosses the line in property management trying to be helpful or to “make things easier” for a prospect. In...
Multifamily still has a way to go before it can be considered healthy, especially in states where apartments have been overbuilt. CBRE’s 2026 market outlook for...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Build-to-rent (BTR) fills a growing need as homeownership becomes less affordable. Average US mortgage payments now exceed rents by more than 50%. BTR...
If your prospects keep telling you they are ‘still looking’ when you follow up with them, you’re not alone. My inbox is full of the same question right now: “Why are renters cross-shopping more than ever…and how do we stop it?” Short answer: Apartments feel interchangeable. Same pricing structure. Same features. Same amenities. Same availability windows. Same ‘deals’. And sadly, same old generic leasing presentation for the most part. So people tour, say thanks, and keep looking. Cross-shopping isn’t the real issue. What happens DURING and AFTER the visit is. If clarity doesn’t happen during the tour and get reinforced... Read more
A Texas-based homebuilder has received SEC approval to launch a universal payments token that allows renters to earn cryptocurrency by paying rent and related housing...
For decades, summer was the undisputed high season for movers. Families planned relocations around school schedules, fair weather made hauling boxes easier, and...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Rent concessions trends are highest in Sunbelt cities, with Phoenix leading at 54% of listings offering free rent. Oversupply of luxury apartments has...
Renting property always carries some level of risk. Even tenants who appear financially stable and responsible can present challenges when it comes to paying rent on...
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