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It’s getting easier to be green! Financial innovation & consumer demand fuel green building design boom
It’s been talked about for many years; but green, sustainable residential buildings seemed confined to brand-new, higher-end, yuppie-oriented complexes—a market that has precious little to do w...
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Should landlords sue if tenants post unfair reviews online?
The rise of social media has made it easier than ever to rant about a bad customer experience. Just look at what happened when a United passenger filmed another passenger, Dr. David Dao, being viol...
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This week in property management news: May 22, 2017
Pet amenities the latest trend for attracting millennials; Rental market not threatened by growing housing market; Renters continue to rent even when they can afford to buy; 5 tips for tenant-proof...
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5 underrated rental amenities you should be promoting
Writing rental listings isn’t easy; but if you’re still relying on the first one you ever wrote, there’s a good chance that it could use an update. If you’re not promoting the rental amenit...
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New feature announcement: Owner contributions
We’re excited to announce that rental owners can now make contribution payments online. Owners are able to immediately send money for repairs and capital expenses through their online portal. ...
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This week in property management news: May 15, 2017
Down payments keep buyers from buying; Five housewarming gift ideas for new residents; Zillow predicts rents will become more affordable in 2017; NYC rents beginning to fall ; And, Twelve easy r...
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TransUnion study finds a post-recession shift in tenants’ credit behavior
What a difference a few years make! There’s no denying that the economy has drastically improved since the depths of the Great Recession. Between 2008 and 2009, housing prices plummeted, peopl...
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This week in property management news: May 8, 2017
Where to buy properties for the best rental returns; 3 tips for attracting and retaining today’s renters; Renters willing to pay extra fees for amenities; how to attract today’s fitness enthusi...
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Fire insurance 101: What landlords & property managers need to know
Legal Concerns Maintaining Your Properties
Fire insurance is critical—but it’s also dangerously easy to neglect. Residential fires are as costly as they are common. In 2015, a structure fire occurred every 63 seconds. 500,000 structu...