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Landlords looking to upgrade their heating/cooling systems in their rentals should consider heat pumps among their options. This somewhat new technology is better for the environment, and can be more efficient and cheaper than fossil fuel options. What Are Heat Pumps? Heat pumps use a series of coils to heat or cool air for in-home climate control. Think about how your refrigerator works. Room air passes over a series of hot coils (ever notice how warm the air behind the fridge is?), which have refrigerant in them. The refrigerant absorbs heat from the interior space, making the air inside the refrigerator much colder than room temperature. Heat pumps, in warming mode, perform the same... Read more
KEY TAKEAWAYS Only six of the 50 largest apartment metros remain landlord-friendly based on vacancy rates. The national median asking rent fell 1.5% year-over-year to...
The U.S. population grew by just 0.5% last year, a weak showing against the country’s already historically low growth rate. A single-year drop is likely to cause...
Running a rent special should never be viewed as an admission of failure. It’s a standard leasing lever that helps apartment communities address vacancy or seasonal...
The share of renters who were “just looking” or “in no hurry” in find a place peaked in 2025, according to a new report from Apartment List. Renters were...
Competition in the multifamily housing market is intensifying, with new developments offering upgraded amenities, leasing incentives, and smart-home features. These elements raise renter expectations across all asset classes. Retention today isn’t just about price; it’s about delivering a consistently reliable living experience. Heating reliability is one of the most overlooked drivers of resident satisfaction. In winter, heating issues are among the most common service requests, and a single boiler failure can disrupt dozens of homes at once. Beyond the inconvenience, outages damage trust, spark negative reviews, and increase turnover risk. Smart boiler systems aren’t... Read more
KEY POINTS The national median rent in January was $1,353, a drop of 1.4% compared with one year ago. The national vacancy rate was 7.3% in January, a record high on...
Here are 3 steps to help deal with tenants and frozen pipes and hopefully avoid the problem in your rentals and the maintenance calls that can result this winter. No. 1...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Apartment searches increased 21% nationally from February to March 2025, reflecting post-Valentine’s relationship changes. Boston, Madison, and Austin...
Despite pockets of overbuilding and stalled or falling rents in many apartment markets across the country, 80 percent of lenders and financial intermediaries who...
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