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A changing housing market has led to the rise of “attainable” housing brands
It’s no secret that housing costs have gone up in the last few decades—a lot. Buying a home has become extremely expensive in many...
FHA increases threshold for large multifamily loans
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has increased the threshold at which a multifamily loan is considered a large loan from $75 million to $120...
Rent control renaissance
Failed attempts to implement rent control remind us there is really only one way to lower housing prices when there is a shortage: build...
Hope and uncertainty
Better times might be just around the corner for apartment investors stressed by the highest interest rates in years. Or interest rates could easily keep...
The great setting of expectations
Good customer service begins with onboarding. Studies have shown that residents who are satisfied at move-in tend to remain satisfied through renewal and those...
Hard habit to break: eviction moratoriums
A handful of California cities are still enforcing laws that protect tenants from eviction or rent increases, extending pandemic-era policies that most of the...
The road to $1T
American credit card debt remains at record-breaking heights according to fresh government data as consumers turn to plastic amid stubbornly high prices on everyday...
Summer of blackouts
Two-thirds of North America could face power shortages this summer during periods of extreme electricity demand and spiking temperatures, the nation’s grid reliability monitor...
Marketing must haves
As a property management company (PMC) it’s essential to ensure you’re making the most of your localized marketing efforts. PMCs face the challenge of...
19 big errors to avoid in social media management
When companies decide it’s time to up their social media game, they have to figure out a way to manage the work that entails. Some...
Second act
Playhouse Square Foundation is beginning work to convert half of the Bulkley Building in downtown Cleveland into market-rate apartments. Playhouse Square is converting four of...
How electric cars might affect multifamily and other real estate
Most major automakers have followed Tesla’s lead into the world of electric vehicles, probably with more to come. California has banned internal combustion engines, effective...
Why multifamily property management needs a Tesla—not another Ford
Have you noticed how some industries or business categories seem to attract innovation like a magnet? Take the auto industry, where Elon Musk’s Tesla is...
How multifamily is adopting consumer retail techniques
In 2022, the U.S. inflation rate rose to 8.5 percent—the highest the country had seen since 1982. With rising inflation comes an increase in...
Finnish modular housing manufacturer moving to U.S.
The company plans to mass produce housing using heavily automated factories. Admares, which was founded in Finland, said it’s in the process of moving...
