Buildium

JUNE 25, 2025

This guide covers what you need to know about leasing, communication, maintenance, budgeting, staffing, compliance, technology, and growth strategies. Leasing and Occupancy Strategies for Apartment Management A strong leasing process underpins your entire business. In competitive markets, use pre-leasing strategies.

Apartment Management

Beach Front Property Management

MARCH 12, 2025

Californias real estate landscape is changing with new laws taking effect in 2025, impacting landlords, developers, property owners, and investors. New Laws in California 2025 Californias 2025 real estate laws introduce key changes affecting landlords, investors, and developers. Here is the list of laws in California 2025: 1.

Real Estate

Beach Front Property Management

MAY 8, 2025

In 2025, California is making laws to further strengthen renters rights and improve housing fairness across the state. Key 2025 Rental Laws in California 1. This new law, which will apply starting July 1, 2025, ensures that renters have clear evidence of the condition of the unit both at move-in and move-out.

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Beach Front Property Management

JUNE 4, 2025

In 2025, several new rental laws and evolving resident expectations will modify how property owners and managers run their operations. This blog will explore what will change in 2025, why it matters, and how to position your property management rentals for long-term success.

Rental Property Management

BetterWho

JUNE 17, 2025

Top 7 Property Management Programs for Scaling Your Business in 2025 If you’re serious about growth in property management , then investing in the right property management programs isn’t optional—it’s essential. This list isn’t about shiny objects—it’s about what truly drives transformation.

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American Apartment Owners Association

JANUARY 29, 2025

As 2025 begins, many people are taking the opportunity to start the new year on the right foot. In this article, well explain why accounting software for property management is a must-have as well as our pick for the top software for 2025 so that portfolios both big and small can stay organized, up-to-date, and accurate.

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Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

Running a property management business in 2025 isn’t what it used to be. Leasing and Tenant Onboarding Leasing often involves dozens of small steps, most of which follow a predictable pattern. Generating leases instantly and send them out for digital signatures. Tenants expect quick answers.

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Buildium

JUNE 12, 2025

Renters want quick responses, online payments, and a hassle-free leasing process. On the surface, both offer tools for managing leases, collecting rent, and tracking income and expenses. Jake Belding Jake Belding | 10 min. whenReady(function (form){ form.onSuccess(function(values, followUpUrl){ form.getFormElem().hide();

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Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

The platform automates everything from online rent payments and late fee enforcement to lease renewals and tenant onboarding. ShowMojo: Leasing Automation for Faster Scheduling For many property managers, leasing is where the most time is lost—especially during the scheduling phase.

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Buildium

JUNE 17, 2025

The majority of property management companies in our 2025 Property Management Industry Report said they plan to expand their portfolios over the next two years, and 91% of them anticipate revenue growth over the same period. Collect e-signatures with custom lease templates to streamline tenant onboarding. But you’d be wrong.

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Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 18, 2025

Thinking about buying a property in 2025? Mortgage rates have been shifting, and everyone’s been wondering if mortgage rates 2025 are on the upswing or trending downwards. Main Takeaways Mortgage rates have been steadily declining in early 2025, with 30-year rates reaching 6.52%, the lowest since mid-October 2024.

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BetterWho

JULY 17, 2025

AppFolio Leads Dashboard – Best Built-In Solution AppFolio’s leasing dashboard offers built-in tools for tracking leasing inquiries and handling prospective tenant communication, ideal for managing rental properties at scale.

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Appfolio

JUNE 24, 2025

This means replacing traditional workflows with intelligent automation for leasing, maintenance, and resident communication, rather than just layering new tech over old processes. It’s not a big gradual improvement. It’s a transformation by disruption.” It’s about modernizing by eliminating, not just automating.

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Rental Housing Journal

JULY 8, 2025

Most renters now have a pet, and new Zillow data shows pet-friendly rental listings and pet-inclusive housing listings are typically leased more than a week sooner than others. Highlights of the pet-friendly rental listings report: Rental listings on Zillow that allow pets are typically leased eight days faster.

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Beach Front Property Management

JULY 30, 2025

Managing leases without managing legal exposure can lead to significant financial and reputational damage. Eviction Legal Risks Post‑2025: Notice Accuracy Matters California’s “just cause” eviction requirements remain in effect through 2025 and may be extended. However, an experienced property manager can effectively manage it.

Compliance

Buildium

JANUARY 21, 2025

Generating enough revenue to compensate for rising costs remains a top challenge for property management companies in 2025. First: Leasing has become less profitable, with renters moving less often than they have in previous years. But hopefully, weve given you some ideas that you can put to work in your own business in 2025.

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Buildium

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Heading into 2025, portfolio growth was at the top of property management companies list of priorities for the seventh year straight. The 2025 State of the Property Management Industry Report All of the information youve just heard comes from our 2025 Property Management Industry Report download your free copy now.

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BetterWho

JULY 17, 2025

And in 2025, the game has changed. Get weekly updates, fast leasing, and an actual person who picks up the phone.” Property Management Advertising: 7 Strategies That Actually Attract the Right Clients Most property managers don’t start their day thinking about marketing. But the ones who scale? Owners are savvier. Maintenance.

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T&H Realty

JULY 1, 2025

On July 1, 2025 , Indiana enacted a new law aimed at giving property owners stronger, faster protection against squatters. Under the new law: Squatters are defined as individuals who occupy a property without a lease, legal right, or permission. The law also eliminates new adverse possession claims filed after June 30, 2025.

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Buildium

MAY 29, 2025

Paper leases, face-to-face meetings, phone calls, and handwritten notes were the norm for decades. Tenant and Lease Management Proptech tools help property managers collect and organize tenant information, process rental applications, and store lease agreements digitally.

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Buildium

JUNE 16, 2025

If you run a property management business in 2025, you already know that manual processes simply can’t keep up with the level of responsiveness, accuracy, and oversight that job demands. From leasing to maintenance to finance, they allow property managers to work more efficiently by replacing manual effort with automated execution.

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Authority Property Management

JUNE 6, 2025

Tenant demand is high, vacancy rates are low, and competitively priced properties continue to lease quickly. Shasta County Sales Market Snapshot According to Josh Barker’s June 2025 Market Update , the local housing market continues to show signs of balance and opportunity. Total Homes Sold (May): 165 (down 17.9%

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Esquire Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

As of early 2025, the commercial real estate market in the San Francisco Bay Area persists in exhibiting high sublease availability; however, indications of steady enhancement are emerging. The Sublease Market 2025 landscape is changing rapidly, making it critical for stakeholders to stay informed.

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Rental Housing Journal

JULY 8, 2025

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. Not retroactive: The law does not apply to rent increases issued before May 7, 2025. For multifamily property owners and investors, this new law has significant implications.

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RL Property Management

MARCH 12, 2025

With rising inventory, steady home price appreciation, and strong rental demand , 2025 is shaping up to be a year of strategic investing in Columbus real estate. Market outlook What to expect in 2025 and beyond. Several key regions stand out as the most promising for long-term profitability and stability in 2025.

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T&H Realty

JULY 17, 2025

As we wrap up the second quarter of 2025 , the Indianapolis rental market delivered what many investors hoped for: a return to seasonal normalcy. 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. The biggest win?

Property Manager

Authority Property Management

JULY 5, 2025

Early July data shows homes are leasing quickly, especially when priced appropriately and maintained to a high standard. Takeaway: Summer is prime leasing season—owners should prioritize curb appeal, cooling efficiency, and strategic pricing. Authority Property Management continues to outperform regional norms with a 5.3%

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BetterWho

JULY 22, 2025

This post covers: The top free classes available in 2025 What they teach (and what they skip) How to upskill your team with these tools Why coaching, systems, and strategy are essential for long-term growth Who Should Take Free Property Management Classes?

Property Manager

Yardi Breeze

APRIL 8, 2025

The two most significant factors are apartment occupancy and lease renewal rates. Occupancy hit 96.5% with a steady influx of new residents and 72% of existing renters renewed their lease. Whats driving leasing growth in these areas? That said, high lease renewal rates are expected to hold steady. Despite a 2.6%

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Bay Property Management Group

APRIL 17, 2025

In January 2025, Councilmember Rue Landau introduced two bills to the City Council to help ease the housing crisis. This plan is designed to make moving more affordable and protect tenants from being overcharged when starting a new lease. Thats why were paying close attention to a new proposal that could make a real difference.

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Multifamily Insiders

JULY 14, 2025

Fraud in multifamily leasing has reached unprecedented levels of sophistication in 2025, with both individual applicants and organized groups using advanced tactics to secure apartments under false pretenses. Here are the most prevalent types of fraud property managers are encountering today: 1.

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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. Rent growth in 2025 has underperformed historic norms. Yardi Matrix predicts slower leasing activity once the current supply of new apartment construction is absorbed.

Rent

Rental Housing Journal

JULY 28, 2025

Increased tenant satisfaction leads to longer lease periods where they are more likely to renew their leases. When you are familiar with the neighbors and community, your tenants see that you care about more than just the monthly rent payment, and that their well-being is a priority.

Landlord

Avantio

JULY 7, 2025

Laws and legislation are changing rapidly in 2025, affecting Florida short term rental laws. Contents Toggle Is Florida Trying to Get Rid of Airbnb in 2025? What Is Florida’s Law on Short‑Term Rentals in 2025? What Is Florida’s Law on Short‑Term Rentals in 2025?

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MRI Software

JUNE 26, 2025

Across the exhibit floor, PropTech solutions touted AI agents that streamline operations, AI chatbots that accelerate leasing, and AI-powered business intelligence solutions that turn data into insights. Apartmentalize 2025 was a powerful reminder that the future of multifamily isn’t just about technology, it’s about people.

Property Manager

Buildium

JANUARY 22, 2025

Buildiums comprehensive property management software brings together marketing features from website building tools and listing syndication to communication portals and performance analyticswith leasing, maintenance, accounting, and other capabilities that connects your marketing efforts with the rest of your business to reduce your workload.

Property Manager

Bay Property Management Group

JULY 14, 2025

In this guide, we’ll break down what STR means, why it’s booming, its pros and cons, and how it stacks up as an investment property in 2025. As the name suggests, these are properties leased out for short periods—usually 30 days or less. If you’ve been wondering whether STR is the right move for you, read on to find out.

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