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NC Building Code Change Makes Things Much Simpler for Many Developers and Investors
The recent expansion of the North Carolina Residential Code to encompass up to four-unit dwellings marks a significant shift in the state’s approach to residential…
Wake County Housing Shortage Report 2025: Strategic Market Insights for Property Management Leaders and Investors
As reported by WRAL News: Discover strategic insights from the Wake County housing shortage report 2025. Learn how property management leaders and real estate investors…
CNBC Reports: Mortgage Demand Drops A Lot: What It Means for Renters and Rental Investors This Spring (2025)
CNBC recently reported that mortgage demand has dropped further, sparking concerns about a cooling spring homebuying market. For those of us in property management, however,…
43% of Build to Rent Residents Will Move for a Better Price, and Other Interesting Survey Results
Key takeaways BTR homes provide an affordability solution in today’s increasingly expensive housing market, but don’t ignore the implications of a cost-conscious consumer. While more…
Maximizing Rental Property Performance in Today’s Competitive Market How Great Management, Strategic Investments, and Careful Planning Can Make or Break Your ROI
1. Introduction: The New Challenges of the Modern Rental Market The rental property landscape has evolved significantly over the past decade. Rapid growth in real…
How Can Rents Be Down if Starter Homes Cost $1,091 More Per Month to Purchase than Rent?
Key takeaways On average, purchasing a home now costs $1,091 more per month than renting the same property. Although this gap has narrowed from the…
Research Rental Rates with this Chart of the 3 Leading Indexes: CPI Rent, New Tenant Rent, and Zillow Rent Index
For rental property owners and investors, understanding market trends is essential to making informed decisions. Tools like the CPI Rent Index, New Tenant Rent Index,…
Markets in the South and West, many of which had red-hot rent growth since 2022 brought down average rent growth
Calculated Risk Newsletter: National Asking Rents Mostly Unchanged Year-over-year “Single-family rents posted below-trend growth in October, both in annual and monthly rate increases. While national…
Apartment List National Rent Report January 2025
Among the ten metros with sharpest year-over-year rent declines, many also rank among the highest in terms of multifamily permitting activity (e.g. Raleigh, San Antonio, Jacksonville, Phoenix)…
The MoveZen Rental Pricing Method: Maximizing Occupancy & Net Income
Rental pricing often focuses on “top-line” rents, but successful property managers know there’s a bigger picture: net income. In this article, we’ll walk through the…
Meet MoveZen: A People-Centered Property Management Approach
1. A Proud History of Financial & Emotional Success At MoveZen, we’ve seen remarkable growth over the past several years—but what we’re most proud of…
Our Modern Take to Rental Management in 2025
Shooting Straight on Investor and Property Management Profitability in the Modern Rental Market This business was hard when we started almost 20 years ago and…
The housing market is heading into 2025 with a worrying supply trend
Real Estate Published Tue, Dec 31 202411:38 AM ESTUpdated Tue, Dec 31 202412:55 PM EST Diana Olick@in/dianaolick Key PointsActive listings in November were 12.1% higher…
2024 Annual Update to MoveZen Customers & Supporters. A Modern Company
Summary MoveZen’s 2024 Annual Update is live. We’ve taken a hard look at changes in the industry, and our own evolution. We’ve also dug into…