Rent Perfect’s 2022 – A Year in Review
BY BRAD BECKETT ON JANUARY 18, 2023
On a recent episode of the Rent Perfect podcast David Pickron says 2022 presented us with some new and some old challenges. On this episode, David reviews some of the most listened to episodes in 2022 and recaps some of their most relevant training. Click here to read more.
Read moreFederally Assisted Housing Units Must Comply with New Carbon Monoxide Rule
BY BRAD BECKETT ON JANUARY 17, 2023
In late December, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued a new carbon monoxide detector requirement that went into effect for multifamily properties that receive assistance from the government behemoth. Click here to read more.
Read moreForeclosure Activity Doubles Annually but Still Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
BY BRAD BECKETT ON JANUARY 17, 2023
According to ATTOM Data’s Year-End 2022 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, there were 324,237 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings (representing 0.23% of all U.S. housing units) in 2022. Click here to read more.
Read moreYardi Says Multifamily Saw Strong Growth in 2022, but Rents Feel Strain
BY BRAD BECKETT ON JANUARY 16, 2023
According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, the average U.S. multifamily rents were $1,715 in December, down $4 from December. Yardi says multifamily saw strong growth in 2022, but rents are feeling some strain. Click here to read more.
Read moreTop 20 Retirement Hotspots in America
BY BRAD BECKETT ON JANUARY 12, 2023
StorageCafe reminds us that over 10k people turn 65 every day. With that in mind the crunched the numbers to determine the best retirement destinations in the nation. Click here to read more.
Read moreProperty Management is a Liability Rich Endeavor
BY VICTORIA COWART ON JANUARY 11, 2023
Victoria Cowart says Property Management is a liability rich endeavor. In fact, the National Apartment Association’s Education Institute (NAAEI) offers a Certified Apartment Manager (CAM) course, and there is one full module on “Risk Management.” It is in fact, a FIVE-hour module. As with all NAAEI programs, the CAM program is worth your consideration. Click here to read more.
Read moreNew EPA Water Rule Increases Confusion, Lacks Clarity
BY BRAD BECKETT ON JANUARY 10, 2023
The National Multifamily Housing Council and the National Apartment Association recently issued a media release expressing their disappointment in a regulation the EPA recently issued redefining and expanding what “waters of the U.S.” means under the Clean Water Act. Click here to read more.
Read moreHUD’s Navigating Reasonable Accommodations Fact Sheet
BY BRAD BECKETT ON JANUARY 9, 2023
The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development recently issued a fact sheet to educate housing providers and others involved in housing transactions with information about reasonable accommodations related to assistance animals. Click here to read more.
Read moreThe Difference Between Passive and Active Investment
BY BRAD BECKETT ON JANUARY 5, 2023
On a recent episode of Connecticut REIA’s Real Estate Underground podcast, host Ed Matthews talks with Margaret Kozlark. co-founder of Noblivest, which helps investors build their wealth for noble causes – such as spending more time with family, volunteering in their community, and more. Click here to read more.
Read moreThe Size of the Housing Shortage
BY BRAD BECKETT ON JANUARY 4, 2023
The NAHB’s Eye on Housing says homeowner & rental vacancy rates are one of the key statistics used to judge the health and direction of the housing market. Using data from the American Community Survey (ACS), they point out that abnormally low vacancy rates signal a greater housing shortage – with U.S. vacancy rates hitting their lowest readings in decades in 2021. Click here to read more.
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