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United Van Lines released the company’s 49th Annual National Movers Study last week, revealing a fundamental shift in American migration patterns as economic headwinds reshape where and why people move. While the traditional population movement from colder North and Midwest regions to the warmer South and West regions continues, American migration patterns are primarily driven by the desire to be closer to family, followed by the job market. According to the results of the study, Oregon topped the list with the highest percentage of inbound migration (65%), moving up from no. 8 inbound in 2024, whereas for the eighth consecutive year, more residents moved out of New Jersey than any other... Read more
With winter in full swing in parts of the country, many of us are all too familiar with freezing temperatures. While this can make it tough to be a landlord, there’s...
U.S. population growth is slowing and expected to continue declining over the next decade. At the same time, demand for multifamily rental units continues to be robust,...
The national median rent fell 0.8% in December, and now stands at $1,356. This closes the book on 2025, with five consecutive months of rent declines. Based on recent...
In apartment complexes, the boiler system is one of the most critical pieces of infrastructure. It provides heat (and often hot water) to dozens or even hundreds of...
Plumbing Is the #1 Source of Urgent Calls For apartment owners, most emergency calls fall into a few categories: Toilets not flushing Sinks and showers backing up Water leaking into units below Sewage odors or backups These aren’t issues tenants can “wait out.” If a tenant can’t shower, flush, or use hot water, you’re getting a call—whether it’s 2 p.m. or 2 a.m. The real problem isn’t the call itself. It’s what’s happening behind the walls, under the floors, and inside the pipes long before you ever hear about it. The Silent Killer: Running Toilets and Hidden Leaks One of the most overlooked issues in rental properties is something deceptively small: a running... Read more
Owning property out of state—whether through inheritance, investment, or relocation—requires landlords to take a different approach. Managing rental properties from...
For insurance brokers such as Danielle Lombardo over the last five years, their work connecting property owners to insurance has felt less like consulting and more...
Most multifamily real estate owners need to finance or refinance their apartment community at some point. Many utilize the small balance multifamily loan programs...
For shared-interest communities, guarding the safety and security of residents is of paramount importance. Achieving those goals is more than a matter of key fobs and...
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