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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. From the CEO
A Look Back at Our Forecast Most of the ideas included in this 2024 annual update stemmed from our experiences in 2022 and 2023, a…
MoveZen Property Management is honored to announce that we have been awarded the prestigious Consumer Choice Award (CCA) for 2025 in Raleigh
MoveZen Property Management is honored to announce that we have been awarded the prestigious Consumer Choice Award (CCA) for 2025 in Raleigh. This recognition reflects…
Housing turnover rate hits lowest level in 30 years
The first eight months of the year marked the lowest turnover rate in at least 30 years, according to Redfin, which conducted an analysis of…
Why Long-Term Net Income Matters More Than Monthly Rental Rates in Real Estate Investing
Introduction When it comes to real estate investing, many private landlords place outsized emphasis on the monthly rental rate their properties command. The logic seems…
Why the Gambler and Stock Trader Mentality Obliterates Long-Term Returns for Rental Investors
In today’s unpredictable property landscape, many rental property owners behave more like gamblers at a blackjack table or day traders chasing hot stocks than disciplined,…
Understanding the Seasonal Dynamics of the Single-Family Rental (SFR) Market
Understanding the seasonal dynamics of the single-family rental (SFR) market is crucial for property managers and investors aiming to optimize occupancy rates and rental income…
A Look Back at Our Market Predictions: How Our Forecast Has Played Out 18 Months Later
Introduction: Eighteen months ago, we predicted a notable slowdown in the rental market, emphasizing the long-term importance of strategic pricing, strong presentation, and disciplined property…
A Relentless March Toward Quality: How Our Marriott-Style Strategy Delivers Sustainable Success
Introduction: In today’s shifting property management landscape, the difference between a short-term, cut-rate approach and a quality-driven, long-term investment model has become more apparent than…
Building Wealth in Rentals: Prioritizing Long-Term Gains Over Short-Term Wins
The Rental Property Success Guiding Light, Long-Term NOI via the Benefits of Quality Over Quick Gains The rental property market has evolved dramatically since 2019,…
Navigating the Complex Rental Management Landscape: Why Professional Management Is Essential in Today’s Market
The rental property market has evolved dramatically over the past few years, becoming more intricate and risk-laden than ever before. With the rise in rental…
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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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