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10 Opportunities For Automation In Property...

Automation has become a game-changer for property management in an ever-evolving digital landscape. Time is the one thing we can’t control, yet, with AI and automation simplifying tasks or taking them out of our hands entirely, we’re finally getting some of our valuable time back. Here are my top 10 automations that property managers can leverage to enhance efficiency, streamline operations and improve tenant experiences. 1. Maintenance Request Management You’ve probably already set up your support systems and providers, so why get stuck handling all those regular maintenance requests? Typically, most of my company’s maintenance requests are repeat items that don’t require... Read more

With limited space, neighbors on all sides, and no back (or front) yards, apartment living has always been about the amenities. The newest must-have? Quiet rooms. A...

The real estate industry has always been a cornerstone of investment, and multifamily apartment buildings have been a popular choice for investors seeking steady...

U.S. rent prices are slowing down, according to several recent reports. But what does that mean? Multifamily rent prices skyrocketed 20% to 30% in the past two years, so...

We are seeing a rise in phishing attacks on apartment communities’ verified Google Business Profiles (GBP). What is a phishing attack? A phishing attack is...

The Growing Real Estate Insurance Crisis Has Its...

A broad consensus has formed that the U.S. housing industry is in an insurance crisis — and that solutions might not be easy to find. The accelerating pace of climate change has increased the frequency of natural disasters across the country, not only driving up insurance premiums but making it more difficult overall to find coverage, according to testimony at a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on Thursday. Insurers have pulled out of states with high levels of exposure to climate-related disasters such as California, Texas and Florida — the three most populous states in the union, National Church Residences Executive Vice President of External... Read more

Renters in California will no longer be asked for a security deposit larger than one month’s rent, under a bill signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom. On...

Considering building an ADU in your backyard? Here’s all you need to know about the process, from three Airbnb hosts who did it themselves. If you’ve ever...

An Oregon landlord will pay $17,000 after refusing a reasonable-accommodation request to waive a no-pet policy and allow a tenant’s assistance animals – a dog and...

What is no-contact leasing? Working in the multifamily industry, you’re always on your toes. One minute, you’re doing something this way; the next, you have...