Property Management News

4 Things Landlords Are Not Allowed to Do

Homeownership may be a part of the American Dream—but in reality, roughly one in three American households (nearly 36%) lives in rentals, according to a 2020 report by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.1 Renting has also become much more common among the age groups and family types that were traditionally more likely to own their housing, the report found—in fact, rentership rates for all age groups under 65 are at historic highs.2 Since you’re dealing with something as vital and intimate as a person’s home—even if it’s only temporary—it’s important that everyone involved in the lease understands their legal rights. Landlord-tenant laws generally... Read more

The coronavirus pandemic taught many apartment owners and developers how to make their properties safer, healthier places for their residents to call home. During the...

Why is branding so important to business? The term “brand” has evolved over the years, and in today’s highly competitive world, brand simply refers to the way...

Whether you’re a property owner or a property manager, building a deep understanding of property management terms is the key to going from novice to pro. To help you...

Are you thinking about buying property with someone? If so, you need to understand the two main ways that people buy property together: joint tenancy and tenancy in...

Apartment Builders Are Rapidly Adopting Managed...

The pandemic has forced challenges on multifamily developers in a variety of ways, but perhaps none more so than the supercharged need for connectivity in their properties. Surveys by major groups like the National Multifamily Housing Council have found that fast, reliable broadband is one of the top priorities for tenants in markets across the country, and few building managers today would disagree. “Our members rightly acknowledge that connectivity is no longer an amenity,” said Kevin Donnelly, vice president of government affairs at NMHC. “In such a competitive market, if Building A on one side of the street has gigabit, always-on service, and the building across the street... Read more

Inflation is here to stay. November’s 6.8 percent jump in year-over-year consumer prices confirmed fears that rates would remain higher. Now, as investors seek out...

If your apartment complex is in a college town or trendy urban area, millennial renters are probably your bread and butter. Reaching this audience should be a priority,...

While the new year brings a new beginning filed with hope, plans and resolutions, it also makes us realize that tax season is right around the corner. Not even the most...

Want to invest in real estate this spring? Here's how to start preparing now. There's a lot of opportunity for real estate investors these...