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Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, August 10, 2023

Mortgage rates continued climbing today to 6.96% from 6.90%.

Single-Family Home Prices Had Record-High Increase in 53.8% of 221 Metro Areas in 2023 Q2

Median home prices rose by 8.5% in Q2 2023 compared to Q1, however, national median prices fell 2.4% year-over-year to $402,600.

Centralization for the Rest of Us

 Centralization, as we all know, is a hot topic in the multifamily industry. This conversation began a few years ago when a few public REITs began to talk about changes to their property staffing models. I, among others, initially believed that once centralization started, everyone else would follow. If a few companies were achieving superior…
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Optimizing the Digital Foundation of Modern Apartment Communities

As more apartment communities modernize leasing and operations strategies with technology, a strong digital foundation has never been more essential to apartment development and operational processes. Nearly every facet of the apartment leasing and living experience is now enhanced by tech, but without the proper technology infrastructures and phys…

Digital Natives Diversify the Rental Journey

The apartment search process has morphed drastically, even over the last few years. It’s not enough to smile when a prospect walks through the door. Communities need to appeal to potential renters long before the tour takes place, and they need to embrace and strategically leverage a mix of digital platforms to reach their audience.…
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Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, July 13, 2023

The 30-year fixed rate increased further this week to 6.96% from 6.81% last week, hitting the highest level in 8 months.

Higher Home Prices and Mortgage Rates Made It Difficult for Home Buyers to Qualify in May 2023

With a monthly mortgage payment increase of 3.7% and a 2.8% rise in the median price of single-family homes, qualifying for a home loan was more challenging for potential buyers in May 2023.

The Value of Managed Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi has been an essential amenity at multifamily communities for years, but resident demands for their Wi-Fi service are changing. With an unprecedented percentage of people working remotely, renters now expect the same connection speeds, portability and reliability that they would enjoy at an office setting. Lapses, lag times and other issues th…

Tips and Tech to Streamline Property Damage Insurance Claims

For multifamily rental property owners and managers, insurance claims are an integral part of safeguarding their investments and ensuring the well-being of residents. However, the process of filing and settling insurance claims can often be complex and time-consuming. Property owners and managers strive to streamline and tighten the claims process …

Instant Reaction: Mortgage Rates, June 15, 2023

Mortgage rates fell for the second straight week, with the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage ticked down to 6.69% from 6.71% the previous week.