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Demographic Shifts Having Profound Effects on the Rental Market
The New American Timeline: How Delayed Life Milestones Are Reshaping Rental Demand As property managers and investors, understanding demographic trends is crucial to anticipating market…
The Real Cost Behind Build-to-Rent: Why New Rental Homes Are So Expensive
When renters complain about high monthly rates, they’re often unaware of the complex economics behind new housing development. For investors and developers in the build-to-rent…
Backyard Chickens in the Upstate: What You Need to Know Before Starting Your Flock
Are you thinking about joining the growing community of backyard chicken enthusiasts in South Carolina’s Upstate region? With rising egg prices and the appeal of…
You Are Probably Losing Money and Time Renting Mid-Term Furnished Versus Long-Term Unfurnished
Mid-Term Rentals: An Expert Analysis of Real Estate Investment Strategies Introduction: Decades of Rental Management Experience We’ve managed long-term and mid-term furnished rentals since before…
What Renters Can Learn to Keep Pests at Bay on a Budget, from 20 Years of Experience Managing Properties
After two decades in property management, I’ve learned that pest control doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. The most effective strategies are often straightforward…
Greenville Invests $10.5 Million in Affordable Housing Development
Award-Winning Deal Addresses Critical Housing Needs Greenville officials have completed a landmark $10.5 million acquisition of a 6.7-acre site, advancing the city’s commitment to expanding…
Pet-Friendly Properties: A Top Priority for Charlotte Renters
In today’s competitive Charlotte rental market, offering pet-friendly accommodations isn’t just a nice option—it’s becoming essential for property owners looking to maximize their tenant pool…
Green Thumb, Tiny Space: A Renter’s Guide to Apartment Gardening
Just because you’re renting an apartment doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the pleasures of gardening. Even in the most compact spaces, you can create a…
Greenville-Anderson Named Among Top 10 Housing Markets for 2025
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has released its “10 Top Housing Spots for 2025” report, and South Carolina’s Greenville-Anderson metro area has secured a…
Fascinating Seasonal Rental Traffic Patterns for the MoveZen Website [October 2025]
Updated Seasonal Property Management Website Traffic and Search Patterns October 2025 The Back-to-School Lull is in Full Swing for 2025 Earlier this year, we posted…
2025 South Carolina Housing Market Trends: Investment Opportunities and Insights
The Steady Rise of South Carolina’s Housing Market The South Carolina housing market continues to demonstrate remarkable resilience and growth in 2025. For property investors,…
The Millennial Effect: Why Single-Family Home Rents Are Soaring
In today’s rental market, a significant trend is reshaping the landscape: single-family home rents are dramatically outpacing apartment rentals. Behind this shift? Millennials—now the dominant…
New Affordable Senior Housing Coming to Woodruff Road Area
Exciting news for Greenville seniors: Construction has begun on a much-needed affordable housing community. Greenville seniors will soon have a new affordable housing option in…
Upstate Growth Leaders: Fastest-Rising Home Prices in the Greenville and Rock Hill Areas
Market Overview: Strong Performance in Our Service Areas While the post-pandemic housing market has slowed nationally, our primary service areas around Greenville and Rock Hill…
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3 Years Ago, Did Your Property Manager Lay Out Future Challenges and Exactly How the Rental Industry Was About to Evolve, While Investing Heavily in Preparing for Those Changes?
We were proud to see that most of the innovative strategies we outlined in 2023-2024, and have since expertly rolled out, showed up all over this 2026 Appfolio Renter Preference Report, including the crucial need to keep turnovers to the bare minimum, and betting on your known winners (great tenants in place). This shows that our company is on the leading edge of property management innovation and market forecasting.
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