Rental Housing Journal

JULY 25, 2025

According to data from Realync by Grace Hill, properties using strategic video are seeing impressive results, including 50% pre-leased occupancy during construction, 75% closing rates on prospects and notable reductions in maintenance touchpoints. and managed by Bozzuto , discovered this power during their pre-leasing phase.

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Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 18, 2025

Main Takeaways Mortgage rates have been steadily declining in early 2025, with 30-year rates reaching 6.52%, the lowest since mid-October 2024. the lowest level since mid-October 2024. Even though they’re higher than their lowest point in September 2024 (4.97%), they are still far below the peak of 7.08% we saw in late 2023.

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Property Management Inc.

MARCH 13, 2025

Commercial property managers must juggle tasks like lease negotiations, property maintenance, and ensuring compliance with zoning laws. Long-term leases are standard in commercial real estate, offering a stable income for property owners. Lease Agreements Residential lease agreements are straightforward.

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Esquire Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

The Sublease Market 2025 is shaping the landscape, with sublease space dropping by 3% in the fourth quarter of 2024, falling below 8 million square feet for the first time since 2022. Sublease opportunities frequently present reduced rates and pre-existing fit outs, rendering them appealing alternatives to direct leasing agreements.

Commercial Property

Authority Property Management

JUNE 6, 2025

Tenant demand is high, vacancy rates are low, and competitively priced properties continue to lease quickly. from May 2024) Absorption Rate: 4.37 Plus, Enrique , our new Leasing Coordinator, is wrapping up training and will be assisting clients with leasing needs very soon. Total Homes Sold (May): 165 (down 17.9%

Real Estate

T&H Realty

JULY 17, 2025

After a semi-sluggish Q1, leasing activity picked up, Days on Market fell, and rents held relatively strong. More homes leased, and they leased faster. While leasing volume didn’t explode, the increase from Q1 was clear and steady. DOM dropped by two full weeks. Looking Ahead: A Stable Summer?

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Buildium

JUNE 17, 2025

According to a 2024 Cost vs. Value report from the Journal of Light COnstruction (JLC), remodeling projects with the highest potential return include garage door replacements (193.9% Collect e-signatures with custom lease templates to streamline tenant onboarding. ROI), entry door replacements (188.1%

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Esquire Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

In the United States return-to-office (RTO) rules are still changing as of early 2025, and they have a big impact on commercial property prices, commercial leasing rates, and staff retention. How is RTO Effecting Rates for Commercial Leasing? billion in 2024. What are RTO Effects on Values of Commercial Buildings?

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Rental Housing Journal

JANUARY 28, 2025

2023 marked a 30-year high for new multifamily units completing construction, and 2024 saw new completions increase even further. Currently, it appears that 2025 is set to be another soft year for the rental market, though not as soft as 2024, the report says. Read the full report here.

Rent

Avantio

JULY 7, 2025

Tug-of-War Between State and Local Regulations In 2024, Senate Bill 280 and House Bill 1537 proposed extensive reforms: SB 280 and HB 1537 are meant to centralize vacation rental regulations through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Preemption Clause (F.S.

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Rental Housing Journal

JUNE 23, 2025

In the 10 worst states to be a landlord, it can be tough between taxes, tenants who don’t live up to their lease agreements, maintenance woes, and the cost of maintaining a property. A prominent example is the no-fault eviction ban, which prevents landlords from ending leases without cause.

Landlord

Rental Housing Journal

APRIL 8, 2025

In 2024, 47% of renter households had their rent increased by over $100 per month, and 15% had their rent increased by over $250 per month. An estimated 800,000 leases in Washington were priced using RealPage software between 2017 and 2024. Pinnacle Property Management Services; LivCor, LLC; UDR, Inc.,

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Rental Housing Journal

JULY 8, 2025

The multifamily rent forecast from Yardi Matrix says the multifamily sector is heading into the summer leasing season amid a complex mix of economic signals. While the softening is most pronounced in high‑supply Sun Belt metros, even many Midwest and Northeast markets are posting smaller gains than in 2024.

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Bay Property Management Group

MAY 9, 2025

Tenant Management Challenges Dealing with tenants can be time-consuming, particularly if you have multiple units or face issues like late payments, vacancies, or lease disputes. dipped slightly in early 2025, projections show a rebound, with the median sale price expected to grow from $609,700 in 2024 to $638,310 in 2025, a 4.7%

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T&H Realty

APRIL 14, 2025

Q1 at a Glance Days on Market (DOM): 55 (Up from 41 in Q4 2024) Average Rental Rate: $1,686 (Up from $1,593 in Q4 2024) Number of Homes Rented: 353 (Slight increase from 348 in Q4 2024) Higher Rents, Longer Vacancies Historically, Q1 tends to see only slight increases in rental activity from Q4 as demand remains lower during the colder months.

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Lifty Life

JULY 19, 2025

New Developments in Harrison Hot Springs Oasis (Completed 2024) A boutique 28‑unit luxury condo building at 470 Esplanade Avenue offers sleek, modern finishes designed for ease of short‑term rental. Generally speaking, if it is commercially zoned you should be able to operate, but Residential zoning does NOT allow for short term rentals.

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Rental Housing Journal

MARCH 31, 2025

In dollar terms, the national median monthly rent now stands at $1,384, up $8 per month compared to last month, but down $5 compared to March 2024, according to the report from the Apartment List Research Team. At the local level, 82 of the nations 100 largest cities saw rents rise in March.

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MRI Software

MAY 27, 2025

Leasing chatbots, predictive AI lead scoring, preventative maintenance, document extractionthese solutions make us more productive, improve customer experiences, and drive down expenses. According to the IDScan.net 2024 Annual Fake ID Report , New York, Texas, and Arizona are common targets due to simpler security features.

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Rental Housing Journal

MARCH 18, 2025

Nationwide in 2024, 39% of Apartment List users searched for their next rental in a new metropolitan area, while 25% considered a new state entirely, according to Apartment Lists annual renter migration study. Read the full article here and select your location to see results.

Apartment

Authority Property Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Rental Market Update January kept us busy, with 19 properties successfully leased , bringing our current vacancy rate to 6% across our portfolio. decrease from January 2024. This shows a steady demand for rental properties in the Redding area. If you have a vacancy, now is the perfect time to ensure your property is market-ready.

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Rental Housing Journal

MARCH 4, 2025

National rent growth flipped back to positive in February for the first time since July 2024, according to the March report from Apartment List. List-to-Lease time retreats from all-time high The slight decline in time-on-market in February is in line with the seasonal return to positive month-over-month rent growth.

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Buildium

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

For 2024, the form looks like this: What Is a 1099-NEC form? To give you an idea of what to expect, the form for 2024 looks like this: 1099 Exemptions for Property Managers There are a few scenarios in which property managers are exempt from filing a 1099. The IRS makes (typically small) adjustments to the 1099-MISC form each year.

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Osprey Property Management

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Updated October 1, 2024. Rental property owners in Norfolk, VA, know it's important to understand how month-to-month lease agreements work. Unlike a long-term lease, a month-to-month agreement is automatically renewed unless either the tenant or landlord provides notice of non-renewal.

Lease Agreement

American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Source: CRE Daily The post Portland, Lincoln, Des Moines Top 2024 Livability Rankings appeared first on AAOA. These cities all ranked high for healthcare access, physical activity opportunities, and mental wellness support.

Education

Yardi Breeze

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Software marketplace G2 has released its Fall 2024 Reports revealing current leaders across multiple categories, as voted by verified users. Congratulations to Yardi Breeze for being recognized in our G2 Reports for 2024,” said Sara Rossio, Chief Product Officer at G2. To learn more about where you go for software, visit www.g2.com

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Yardi Breeze

DECEMBER 27, 2024

During apartment registration, users will find updates to lease renewal forms and new regulatory agreement fields. The post Fall 2024 Yardi Breeze & Breeze Premier Enhancements appeared first on Yardi Breeze. New York rent control (where applicable) : Updated for the New York Good Cause Eviction Law.

Manufacturing

Condo Control

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

California Florida Illinois You can also check out laws that came into effect in 2024 and previous years for each state. Amendments were made in 2024, requiring condominiums with 25 or more units to have a website. If a building is already more than 30 years old, it must conduct a milestone inspection before December 31, 2024.

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American Apartment Owners Association

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Over the first three quarters of 2024, demand for rental apartments has already surpassed last years total by more than 100,000 units. While the second quarter historically has the highest demand for apartments, this year the third quarter was significant enough to outperform the previous three months.

Apartment

Authority Property Management

AUGUST 9, 2024

Thriving Redding Rentals: August Market Insights Welcome to our August 2024 rental market update! Flexible Leasing Options : Offering flexible lease terms to accommodate different needs, such as short-term leases for students or long-term options for families.

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MRI Software

AUGUST 14, 2024

Adding to the analysis, an examination of how the fundamentals of occupancy, rent, supply, and demand have performed during 2024 currently provides the best guidance for how the year will end. Figure A compares occupancy levels from the beginning of 2024 to occupancy levels at the end of July.

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Authority Property Management

JULY 18, 2024

July 2024 Newsletter: Optimizing Property Performance and Navigating New Legislation Welcome to our July 2024 rental market update! Enhanced Property Appeal: Properties that receive regular maintenance and updates are more appealing, resulting in quicker leasing periods.

Tenant

Colliers

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Retailers are eager to grow, but leasing activity […] As we enter the year’s final quarter, the U.S. retail market continues to demonstrate impressive resilience, with vacancy rates holding steady and fueling confidence in the sector’s performance.

Retail

BetterWho

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

This guide will show you practical strategies to keep tenants satisfied and loyal in 2024. Automated systems: You can automate reminders for rent payments, lease renewals, and maintenance schedules. Start talking about renewing leases 90 to 120 days before they end. This helps keep tenants from looking for other places to live.

Tenant

MRI Software

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As 2024 begins, the two main factors that plagued market conditions in 2023 are still present. Occupancy Figure A looks at occupancy levels at the end of 2021 and compares them to occupancy at the end of January 2024. Austin and Raleigh-Durham had the largest occupancy drop from December 2023 to January 2024 at 0.4

Rent

MRI Software

MARCH 5, 2024

Hopes were high that February would bring an early start to the ‘fast leasing season’ and provide some occupancy recovery; however, February was fickle as new construction deliveries continued to overwhelm absorption in two thirds of the markets we serve. Austin now claims the largest drop in occupancy of the twelve metros listed below at -7.1

Lease

Authority Property Management

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Why More Homeowners Are Turning Into Accidental Landlords in 2024 Redding’s housing market is creating a prime environment for accidental landlords. Sales Are Up, but It’s Not Easy for Everyone Home sales are up by 5.0%, with 106 homes sold in August 2024. Wrap Up So, here we are in 2024, and accidental landlords are on the rise.

Landlord

Buildium

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

For example, data analytics can help pinpoint what you should charge for services, the most effective leasing strategies, or what market to invest in next. In fact, as of 2024, 24% of property management companies are using virtual assistants. Even the slightest tweaks can greatly improve your profit margins over time.

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