The ROI of move-in week: Why a disconnected process hurts your bottom line
It’s move-in week for your new resident. She's at her bank getting a cashier's check for the security deposit, then driving it to the leasing…
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Closing the resident services gap to stand out in a renter’s market
Today’s rental market is pushing property managers to shift their priorities significantly to remain competitive. Multifamily vacancies have risen to 6.3%, the highest levels we’ve…
AppFolio report: Today’s renters focused on convenience and a modern move-in experience
AppFolio earlier this month released its 2025 AppFolio Renter Preferences Report, a look at the amenities and services that multifamily renters most want. And topping…
Apartment owners who want to keep their tenants? A strong property management team matters
What do renters want when searching for new apartment space today? What percentage of renters plan on renewing their current leases? And more importantly for…
The pandemic has upended everyone’s life. Property managers are no different
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed life in the United States, with office buildings sitting empty in downtowns; millions filing for unemployment; children taking math, science…
Good news for Midwest apartment owners: Renters heading to secondary cities
Finding affordable apartment rents is a challenge in big cities like Chicago, New York and Los Angeles. But in secondary markets, places like Nashville, Columbus…
The cheapest apartment rents? You can find them in the Midwest
It's not easy to afford apartment rents in the most desirable parts of big cities like New York, San Francisco and Chicago. But a new…