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KEY TAKEAWAYS Multifamily fraud investigations at Fannie Mae dropped to 12 in 2025, down from 193 in 2024. The agency confirmed 87 fraud cases in 2024 but saw none in a 2025 high-risk loan sample. Industry experts suggest misconduct may be moving from agency loans to the CMBS market. Fannie Mae increased appraisal requirements, staffing, and penalties for lenders after fraud surge. Drop in Multifamily Fraud Reports Fannie Mae has reported a significant decline in multifamily mortgage fraud tips and investigations after a major spike in 2024. The Real Deal reports that the agency’s latest update, based on findings from the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s Office of Inspector General,... Read more
The calculation of net operating income (NOI) involves subtracting all operating expenses from total revenue, excluding debt service and income taxes. Cap Rate is then...
There’s little sign yet that rent concessions are on their way out. Instead, January data showed they have reached their highest monthly level since mid-2014 –...
People use AI to write work emails and to search for Valentine’s Day gift ideas, so it’s natural to wonder whether it can file your taxes, too. Just imagine...
There is a potential new headache for property managers now as an Amazon delivery drone crashed into an apartment building in the Dallas suburb of Richardson. An Amazon...
Realtor.com’s January Rental Report makes clear that the balance of power in the U.S. rental market has shifted decisively toward tenants. According to the report, the average rental vacancy rate across the 50 largest metros climbed to 7.6% in 2025, up from 7.2% a year earlier, pushing 44 markets into either renter‑friendly or balanced territory and leaving just six where landlords still clearly “call the shots.” The same report shows that the national median asking rent fell 1.5% year-over-year in January to $1,672, marking the 29th consecutive month of annual declines and a cumulative 4.8% drop from peak levels, even as rents remain 15.2% higher than they were... Read more
ChatGPT is starting to offer advertising, and while that isn’t surprising, the early details matter, especially for anyone used to the sheer number of metrics...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Apartment demand is slowing in several major cities as labor market conditions weaken. High new supply and increased concessions are putting pressure on...
Key takeaways Fix-and-flip market conditions improved in Q4 2025, with the Fix and Flip Market Index (FFMI) posting its largest quarterly gain in 3 years....
In property management, strong customer service is often praised as the key to successful leasing and resident retention. Leasing professionals are encouraged to be...
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