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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…
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…