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Property managers, here are the 5 top leasing trends of 2025

Buildium

According to Buildiums 2025 Property Management Industry Report , 82% of the management companies we surveyed experienced portfolio growth within the last two years. Most Renters Prefer a Digital-First Process The 2025 Industry Report found that 88% of renters want to complete at least some of the leasing process online.

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Apartment Application Fees Explained: A Tenant’s Guide

Bay Property Management Group

The application fee for apartment can seem unfair, especially when it catches you by surprise. What Are Apartment Application Fees? An apartment application fee is a one-time payment you make when applying to rent a place. What Do Application Fees Cover? So, whats the actual cost of an application fee here?

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Everything you need to know about apartment management in 2025

Buildium

Stay informed about local rent trends, leasing cycles, and tenant preferences. Use digital tools such as tenant portals, SMS platforms, or messaging apps to keep renters informed about maintenance, building updates, rent changes, or policy shifts. Address late rent with clear and respectful policies.

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Stessa vs Buildium: Which software is best for you in 2025?

Buildium

On the surface, both offer tools for managing leases, collecting rent, and tracking income and expenses. Jake Belding Jake Belding | 10 min. read Download Buildium’s 2020 State of the Property Management Industry Report Download Today --> Get the latest industry insights. --> MktoForms2.whenReady(function document.getElementById(confirmform).style.display

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Avoid Costly Legal Risks | Property Management Compliance in California

Beach Front Property Management

AB 1482 Compliance: Common Rent Increase Violations The Tenant Protection Act imposes strict limits on rent increases: CPI-based caps, required notice timing, and exemptions. Frequent violations we observe: Rent increase notices with missing or wrong details Misinterpreting which units are exempt (e.g., At BFPM Inc.,

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How property management automation can help you save time, reduce stress, and grow faster in 2025

Buildium

Running a property management business in 2025 isn’t what it used to be. A few ways it can do this is by: Setting up automatic responses to new rental inquiries with links to schedule showings or start applications. Using automated screening tools to run background checks right after an application is submitted.

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Washington State Rent Control: What Multifamily Property Owners and Investors Need to Know Now

Rental Housing Journal

By Michael Coleman and Faris Babineaux Associates, Haynes Boone As of May 7, 2025, Washington state has a new rent control law under House Bill 1217. Washington is now the third state in the country with a statewide rent cap, joining California and Oregon. It only applies to increases on or after that date.