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TransUnion finds renters increasingly turning to third-party tools to boost credit profiles A growing number of renters are taking credit-building into their own hands. According to a new TransUnion report, 13% of consumers have had their rent payments reported to credit bureaus this year, up from 11% in 2024, representing about an 18% lift. The rise comes even as property manager participation in rent payment reporting declined, suggesting that more consumers are self-reporting through third-party data furnishers. The development coincides with a major regulatory shift. In July, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) ordered Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to begin accepting... Read more
To win in the world of AI search, apartment websites can’t rely on hollow claims about how “great” the lifestyle is. Instead, their content must reflect what...
Personal outreach is crucial as a survey of 1,100 multifamily communities found six out of seven properties don’t combine call, text, and email in their prospect...
Key Takeaways On-time rent payments are slipping, with late payments reaching 11.7% in June 2025—the highest since mid-2024. Full rent collections remain steady,...
Verified renters—who have undergone formal identity, credit, and income verification—deliver substantial financial and operational benefits for landlords and...
Tax-deferred 1031 exchanges remain one of the most powerful strategies for real estate investors to preserve equity, reinvest gains, and build long-term wealth. Given both federal and state tax rates, the incentive to defer capital gains through a properly structured exchange has never been stronger. Since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, 1031 exchanges are limited to real property held for investment or use in a trade or business. That means the strategy no longer applies to personal property such as equipment, aircraft, or livestock but remains highly effective for real estate investors seeking to expand their portfolios while managing tax exposure. Here are a few practical tips to help... Read more
Shortly after 8 a.m., an incinerator shaft collapsed at the public housing apartment building on Alexander Avenue, officials said. Emergency personnel responded to the...
Aging apartment buildings may not grab headlines like shiny new developments, but for multifamily investors, they’re often the real hidden goldmine. Across the U.S.,...
Zig Ziglar once said: “Some of us learn from other people’s mistakes, and the rest of us have to be other people.” The truth? Making mistakes when investing in...
Looking into a potential tenant’s rental history might feel like extra work, but with so much at stake, it’s worth taking the time to do it right. The applicant...
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