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August 29, 2025August 25, 2025Commercial Property Management, Investors, Landlords, Tenants

What is Common Area Maintenance in Commercial Real Estate?

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When you lease commercial space, you’ll encounter Common Area Maintenance fees that can impact your total occupancy costs. CAM charges are fees […]

August 21, 2025August 28, 2025Commercial Property Management, Investors, Landlords, Residential Property Management, Tenants

Is Sustainable Building Investment Worth It?

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Sustainable building investment means developing, acquiring, or upgrading properties with features that lower energy use, water consumption, and carbon emissions. As climate […]

August 20, 2025August 19, 2025Landlords, Residential Property Management, Tenants

When Should Landlords Offer Cash-for-Keys Deals?

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If you face problematic tenants, lengthy eviction processes, or need to regain possession of your property quickly, you might weigh expensive legal […]

August 13, 2025August 14, 2025Commercial Property Management, Investors, Landlords

Shocking Apartment Market Trends Investors Ignore

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The apartment market is shifting in ways that many investors overlook, which could lead to missed opportunities. While traditional metrics like occupancy […]

August 12, 2025August 12, 2025Investors, Residential Property Management, Short Term Rental Management

How to Analyze Condo Selling Prices Like a Pro

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The condo market is facing turbulence, with median condo prices falling 2.2% year-over-year to $354,100 in May 2025—the second-largest price drop since […]

August 12, 2025August 10, 2025Commercial Property Management, Investors, Landlords, Residential Property Management, Tenants

What Affects Rental Property Performance Most?

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Rental property performance depends on several critical factors that directly impact your investment returns and long-term wealth building. Location, property condition, market […]

August 7, 2025August 6, 2025Investors, Landlords, Residential Property Management

Why Investors Love Buy-and-Hold Real Estate

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Buy-and-hold real estate is one of the most popular investment strategies for building long-term wealth, attracting everyone from first-time investors to seasoned […]

August 5, 2025August 4, 2025Commercial Property Management, Investors, Lenders

What’s Driving the Current CMBS Delinquency Rate Surge?

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Commercial mortgage-backed securities delinquency rates have climbed to levels not seen in over four years, causing significant concern among investors and market […]

August 1, 2025July 30, 2025Commercial Property Management, Investors, Landlords, Lenders, Residential Property Management, Short Term Rental Management, Tenants, Vacation rental management

What Drives Real Estate Appreciation? Key Investor Insights

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Real estate appreciation means a property’s value goes up over time, serving as one of the main drivers of investment returns in […]

July 30, 2025July 28, 2025Commercial Property Management, Investors, Landlords, Tenants

Office Vacancy Rates: Trends, Causes, and Future Outlook

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The U.S. office vacancy rate reached 19.4% in June 2025, marking a 130 basis point increase year-over-year and representing one of the […]

July 23, 2025August 13, 2025Landlords, Tenants

How to Use Zumper for Rent Trends: A Landlord’s Guide

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Setting the right rent price is key to maximizing your property investment returns. Zumper gives landlords access to detailed rental market data […]

July 22, 2025July 24, 2025Landlords, Residential Property Management, Tenants

Zillow Rent Trends: How to Stay Ahead in a Shifting Market

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Staying ahead in today’s rental market means having timely data and a clear sense of where rent trends are headed. Zillow rent […]

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025Investors, Landlords, Residential Property Management, Tenants

Understanding Rent Rates: Key Factors That Influence Pricing

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The rental market constantly shifts, influenced by local demand, amenities, property condition, and even seasonal trends. Systematically analyzing market data and accurately […]