Property Management News
Should I invest in real estate? With property values rising once again in many parts of the country, that’s a question many investors might be asking. The short answer is that real estate can play an important role in an investment portfolio. As an asset class, it typically does not move in the same direction and at the same time as stocks and bonds, so it can provide valuable diversification. However, it’s important to understand its risks. Purchasing an investment property is a cash-intensive and time-consuming commitment, while investing in real estate equities puts you at the mercy of outside forces, like rising interest rates. For most investors, putting between 5 and 6... Read more
Tenant finances have improved considerably during the past few years of economic recovery. As a result, it was surprising that the latest research from Your Move and...
What do a metro’s median age and economic strength have to do with apartment renter turnover? It turns out, the connection is strong. It also turns out that...
When you’re a landlord and in charge of an apartment building, one of the things you really need to do is protect your investment. There are a lot of...
Apartment landscapes aren’t just for pansies anymore. Pretty flowers, shrubs and hedges are getting a lot of competition as community landscapes are muscling up to...
The majority of renters say they’re staying put despite rising rents, according to a new survey by Freddie Mac of more than 2,000 adults about their perceptions on renting. “We’ve found that rising rents do not appear to be playing a significant role in motivating renters to buy a home,” says David Brickman, EVP of Freddie Mac Multifamily. “This contradicts what some in the housing market think as they expect more renters ought to be actively looking to purchase a home. We believe rising rents are primarily a sign of increased demand rather than a signal that home purchases will be increasing.” The number of renter households continues to grow as the job market and economy... Read more
Buying a home is already far more affordable than renting one, and that imbalance could worsen as rents outpace home values for the first time in years. In April,...
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – One out of three Americans lives in a rental unit. While the monthly rent is known, the utility bills can fluctuate. Now a Carnegie Mellon...
Hiring a property manager is a common thing to do, but is it really necessary? The answer to that can depend on several different factors. For someone who manages a...
Rental housing costs more in San Francisco, New York and Washington, but renters see benefits By JOSH BOAK, AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — High rents are worth...
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