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Innovative Strategies in Today’s Housing Market: A Property Management Leader’s Perspective
With the lines between renting and owning increasingly blurred, innovative real estate strategies—often called the “MacGyver Maneuver”—are emerging as key tactics for maximizing returns and…
Greenville and Upstate South Carolina Relocation Trends: Multiple Sources Forecast Nation Leading Growth
As a property management company deeply engaged in the Upstate South Carolina market, we’re closely monitoring the transformative relocation trends shaping Greenville, Anderson, and Spartanburg…
“If You Fast-Forward 10 or 15 Years, There are Going to be Regions of the Country Where You Can’t Get a Mortgage,” Jay Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve
As market shifts continue, it is crucial for property managers and investors to stay ahead. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warns that mortgages may soon…
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…