The CFPB's January Report highlights the need for more accurate and reliable methodThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has stressed the importance of credit reporting agencies fixing mistakes in tenant background checks and sharing credit file data more effectively. This stems from the increasing use of background checks by landlords and employers in making decisions. These reports provide information about an individual's credit hist ...

 Managing affordable housing properties presents a unique set of challenges. Ensuring compliance with complex regulations like NSPIRE, controlling maintenance costs, and effectively managing a network of suppliers across a portfolio of properties can be a constant struggle.Technology can be a powerful tool for affordable housing organizations, streamlining operations, improving efficiency, and reducing costs. Here's how a comprehensive softw ...

If this has happened at your parking garage, know you're not alone. Car break-ins are spiking across the country. According to the Council on Criminal Justice, we're experiencing a 30% increase in car thefts and break-ins.As a property manager or landlord, dealing with situations like car break-ins can be challenging. It's essential to communicate effectively with your tenants to provide guidance, support, and reassurance during such incidents. H ...

Influencer marketing can be a tricky concept, and I love how Kate Good, Principal of Multifamily Development and Operations at Hunington Residential, views the opportunity with her properties, as she shared in an interview with Multi-Housing News.We previously heard Katie Trevino at Avenue5 also talk about her experience with Influencer Marketing, so it will be interesting to hear more ...

Technology plays an integral role in enhancing various aspects of life. Younger generations, who are the primary drivers of the rental housing industry, now expect a living experience that delivers a new level of convenience and comfort. It may sound harsh, but renters may refuse to rent in a community that fails to adequately meet their tech preferences. Residents are redefining convenience and connectivity as part of their quest to gain greater ...

Internet Listing Services (ILS) have long been the cornerstone of apartment property marketing, serving as vital information hubs to establish online visibility and generate leads, reminiscent of the early 2000s Windows background era.However, recent years have witnessed a paradigm shift in the discourse surrounding apartment marketing. Communities now prioritize investments in websites, branding, Google Ads, and broader digital marketing initiat ...