Will 2026 Be A Reckoning Year for the Rental Market?
2026 will be a reckoning year for the rental market as the next 12 months will force rental property operators to rebalance tech, transparency, and affordability to meet a more cautious, value-driven renter.
By Virginia...
Strong Retention Offsets Cooling Apartment Demand
With homeownership exceeding the cost of renting, multifamily resident retention is approaching an all-time high, according to recent data from RealPage, a leading global provider of AI-enabled software platforms to the real estate industry.
In addition...
Up-Front Fee Transparency Reshapes Multifamily Marketing
Up-front fee transparency for tenants who are used to the instant price clarity they receive when ordering a rideshare or booking travel plans builds trust.
By Andrew Ruhland
Price transparency has become an expectation of consumers...
Rental Application Fraud Jumps As High As 50% In Some Cities
Renters are conning their way into luxury apartments as landlords are seeing a jump in rental application fraud, according to a story in the Wall Street Journal.
The Journal reports that Atlanta is at the...
74% Of Renters Lose Trust If AI Not Disclosed During Leasing
Three out of four renters say they lose trust when AI is hidden in the leasing process, and they’re not shy about what they expect instead.
New research from the property-technology company Rently says that...
Simple Fixes Help Rental Properties Cut Water Costs
Simple fixes help rental properties cut water costs so here are three practical ways to cut water costs and save water.
By Jen Brewerton and Paula Paciorek
Rising utility costs are putting pressure on already-tight rental-property...
Why Treating Maintenance Requests Quickly And Fairly Matters
Why treating maintenance requests quickly and fairly matters for community culture and fair housing - it is more than just a leaky faucet issue for property management.
By The Fair Housing Institute
Maintenance requests are often...
What Should I Ask A Previous Landlord About My Tenant Applicant?
This week the question for Ask Landlord Hank comes from a landlord asking about landlord references for his tenant applicant and questions for previous landlord. Remember Hank is not an attorney and he is...
10 Rental Property Maintenance Items To Check This Fall Â
The maintenance checkup this week by Keepe focuses on 10 rental property maintenance items to check this fall in and around your property.
Maintaining your rental property on a seasonal basis allows you to charge...
Oregon Agency Sets Rent-Control Cap for 2026 at 9.5%
The Oregon Department of Administrative Services has set the 2026 rent-control cap, called rent stabilization, at 9.5%, according to reports. It is the second-lowest allowed increase since Oregon began stabilizing rent.
A separate 6% cap...