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There’s a familiar internal debate that happens at the worst possible times. Something’s leaking, it’s late, and the question creeps in: Does this really need a call right now? The emergency plumber rate feels steep when you’re half-asleep, staring at a wet floor. But that instinct to wait almost always ignores the damage that’s already spreading. What feels like a money-saving decision tonight could easily turn into a four-figure repair bill by next week. If you’re still hesitating to call the plumber, give this piece a read. Here’s why delaying hurts your wallet more. Water Moves Faster Than You Think Here’s what most people don’t... Read more
Multifamily property owners are battling rising vacancy rates. According to the AppFolio 2026 Renter Preferences Report, 55% of property managers say that vacancy...
Luxury experience. Five-star service. Hospitality. But can we be honest for a second? You cannot expect a five-star resident experience from a team that feels...
Each quarter, RentCafe utilizes its search data find out where in the U.S. apartments are being hunted the most by prospective renters. This summer season, the West...
While apartment vacancies have been rising overall and rents consequently softening, there have been some signs of improvement, according to Caitlin Sugrue Walter, Ph.D....
The Co-Star U.S. Multifamily Momentum Index highlights those markets where apartment conditions are improving most quickly as supply pressures ease and demand stabilizes. Recovery has been uneven since the second quarter of 2025, with four of the top 10 markets in this year’s ranking reporting annual rent declines. The multifamily market momentum index ranks markets based on year-over-year improvement in several measures, including rent growth, vacancy, the balance between demand and new supply, and changes in the under-construction pipeline relative to inventory. Rather than identifying the strongest markets, it highlights where conditions are gaining ground most quickly. Among the... Read more
Hurricane season officially began on June 1, and for property owners and managers across the Gulf Coast and Southeast, preparation should already be underway. While NOAA...
KEY TAKEAWAYS US average apartment rents rose 0.1% in June, with San Francisco leading among major metro areas at 0.7% monthly growth. The national average rent...
June saw another month of rent increases as the national median rent ticked up by 0.4 percent in June, increasing for the fifth consecutive month, according to the July...
KEY TAKEAWAYS A recent CDC report identifies the hot tub at a short-term rental property as a potential source of Legionnaires’ disease New York investigators...
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