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Confirming what many property managers may have known, new data from RealPage gives clarity on centralization, technology, and how renters are feeling in today’s market. In partnership with The Center for Generational Kinetics, RealPage has released data from a survey of 2,000 American renters aged 18 to 55. It found that 66% of renters are satisfied with their current housing situation and prefer the freedom to rent more inexpensively than to buy in the areas they live. Related to satisfaction, 73% of respondents say they are renting in areas they can’t afford to buy in, a point showing that multifamily can help diversify preferred neighborhoods. “The research tells us that most... Read more
Because induction stoves only heat the pan they induce a current in, they are safer than gas or electric reduction stoves. A gas or electric resistance stove with...
Despite there being more than 2.2 million electric vehicles on U.S. roads, property landlords estimate that less than 5 percent of their apartments and offices have...
Based on data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), solar panel installation in the United States continues to rise every year. This statistic...
Loans, grants available for upgrades to HUD-assisted properties. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development has begun offering $4.8B in direct loans and grants...
A potential new rule mandating Los Angeles multifamily owners install air conditioning is expected to cost tens of thousands of dollars for apartment owners, according to the city's multifamily association. Los Angeles' City Council agreed on May 31 to explore requiring a "cooling apparatus" in all residential rental units along with programs to assist some residents to help offset increased energy costs, according to city of L.A. documents. The city is looking into potential costs, location of units and code requirements to make this effort possible. The number of properties and units that don't have air conditioning wasn't known to the city of Los... Read more
Look out your window right now. If you're in New England, Northeast and even some parts of the South, it might look like a post-apocalypse dystopia. It's...
In rented homes and apartments, renters struggle to switch to cleaner energy When Jake Douglas moved into his new apartment in North Bend, Wash., in 2021, he asked his...
People increasingly want their living environment to be smoke-free to protect their short- and long-term health and safety. If you’re looking to attract new residents...
The funds come from the Inflation Reduction Act and $4 billion of loan commitment authority The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Thursday...
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