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Small Multifamily Property Valuations,...

Key Takeaways Small multifamily valuations began to rise again in Q3 and Q4 of 2024, signaling market stabilization. Loan origination volumes increased by 5%, reaching $46.7 billion by the end of 2024. Rising interest rates and cap rates are making investors more cautious, though the demand for affordable housing supports market stability. Occupancy rates reached 97.5%, indicating strong demand despite ongoing construction activity. Expense ratios decreased, improving property-level efficiency. The US small multifamily market is starting to show signs of recovery, according to a recent analysis by Arbor Realty Trust. Indeed, after several quarters of declining valuations, small... Read more

Understanding the tax ramifications and possible ways to postpone or reduce your tax load is essential when selling real estate. The tax implications of real estate...

As if navigating the application process for Section 8 housing wasn’t difficult enough, now there are those hoping to keep such tenants out of decent homes. The...

Technology has seeped into every part of our daily lives, including our homes. Over the last decade, the number of homes with at least one smart device has steadily...

An Indianapolis man was sentenced to 41 months in prison for his role in a scheme to defraud real estate investors, Acting U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna announced. Herbert...

How to Spot a Fake Social Security Number

Tenant screening is one of the most important steps you can take as a landlord or property manager to ensure you rent to reliable, trustworthy individuals. However, with the continuous rise in identity fraud, the use of fake Social Security Numbers (SSNs) is becoming more prevalent. Spotting a fake SSN can protect you and your property from potential issues. This blog post will walk you through everything you need to know.  How Social Security numbers are issued SSNs are nine-digit numbers issued by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and certain temporary residents. These unique numbers are mainly utilized to track a person’s earnings and... Read more

Uncover the tax benefits in multifamily real estate investing by utilizing depreciation deductions to reduce taxable income and mortgage interest deductions to lower...

  There are few things that the entire real estate industry can agree on, but one is that rent control is bad for business. Restricting how much a landlord can...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries worldwide, and real estate is no exception. From streamlining property management to predicting market...

In recent years, apartment amenities have been extravagant and elaborate. Luxury properties, specifically, have seen a rise in features ranging from screening rooms to...