![Resident Tips, News, & Articles]() # Resident Tips, News, & Articles [![HUD Is Rewriting the Rules on Assistance Animals. Here's What Owners and Residents Should Expect]()](https://movezen360.com/hud-assistance-animal-rules-are-changing-what-to-expect/) ## [HUD Assistance Animal Rules Are Changing: What to Expect](https://movezen360.com/hud-assistance-animal-rules-are-changing-what-to-expect/) Federal guidance on emotional support and assistance animals in housing is shifting. Here is a plain read on what owners and residents should expect next. [Read More HUD Assistance Animal Rules Are Changing: What to Expect](https://movezen360.com/hud-assistance-animal-rules-are-changing-what-to-expect/) [![MoveZen Property Management Voted Charlottes Best Company Bronze by Charlotte Obvserver]()](https://movezen360.com/what-movezen-built-to-earn-your-vote-for-charlottes-best-2026/) ## [What MoveZen Built in the Last 12 Months to Earn Your Vote for Charlotte’s Best 2026](https://movezen360.com/what-movezen-built-to-earn-your-vote-for-charlottes-best-2026/) Charlotte’s Best 2026 What MoveZen Built in the Last 12 Months to Earn Your Vote for Charlotte’s Best 2026 Over the last 16 months we… [Read More What MoveZen Built in the Last 12 Months to Earn Your Vote for Charlotte’s Best 2026](https://movezen360.com/what-movezen-built-to-earn-your-vote-for-charlottes-best-2026/) [![Stunning night view of Duke Energy Center in Charlotte, NC, showcasing the population boom arriving daily.]()](https://movezen360.com/duke-energys-rate-hike-is-bad-for-landlords-and-renters/) ## [Duke Energy’s Rate Hike Is Bad for Landlords and Renters](https://movezen360.com/duke-energys-rate-hike-is-bad-for-landlords-and-renters/) [Read More Duke Energy’s Rate Hike Is Bad for Landlords and Renters](https://movezen360.com/duke-energys-rate-hike-is-bad-for-landlords-and-renters/) [![A hand adjusting a digital thermostat in a modern home interior, showcasing smart home technology.]()](https://movezen360.com/historic-temperatures-always-deliver-historic-power-bills/) ## [Historic Temperatures Always Deliver Historic Power Bills](https://movezen360.com/historic-temperatures-always-deliver-historic-power-bills/) [Read More Historic Temperatures Always Deliver Historic Power Bills](https://movezen360.com/historic-temperatures-always-deliver-historic-power-bills/) [![A couple entering a modern wooden house for rent, carrying boxes.]()](https://movezen360.com/expert-tips-to-help-you-get-the-best-rental-rate-possible/) ## [Expert Tips to Help You Get the Best Rental Rate Possible](https://movezen360.com/expert-tips-to-help-you-get-the-best-rental-rate-possible/) A property manager with 20 years experience responds: how to negotiate cheaper rent (and why smart landlords should welcome it) MoveZen Property Management  |  March… [Read More Expert Tips to Help You Get the Best Rental Rate Possible](https://movezen360.com/expert-tips-to-help-you-get-the-best-rental-rate-possible/) [![Portrait of a smiling call center agent wearing a headset in an office setting symbolizing a team member from MoveZen who will answer the phone for whoever calls.]()](https://movezen360.com/your-property-manager-wont-call-you-back-we-will/) ## [Your Property Manager Won’t Call You Back. We Will.](https://movezen360.com/your-property-manager-wont-call-you-back-we-will/) If you’re thinking about renting out your home for the first time, or you’ve been burned by a property management company that seemed to vanish… [Read More Your Property Manager Won’t Call You Back. We Will.](https://movezen360.com/your-property-manager-wont-call-you-back-we-will/) [![Rear view of a man driving a car with focus on interior details and steering showcasing driving on the new I-485 express lanes in Charlotte, North Carolina.]()](https://movezen360.com/charlottes-new-i-485-express-lanes-what-every-commuter-and-renter-needs-to-know-before-february-28/) ## [Charlotte’s New I-485 Express Lanes: What Every Commuter and Renter Needs to Know Before February 28](https://movezen360.com/charlottes-new-i-485-express-lanes-what-every-commuter-and-renter-needs-to-know-before-february-28/) Charlotte is adding more people every single day than almost any metro in the country. The roads haven’t kept up, and frankly, they never will… [Read More Charlotte’s New I-485 Express Lanes: What Every Commuter and Renter Needs to Know Before February 28](https://movezen360.com/charlottes-new-i-485-express-lanes-what-every-commuter-and-renter-needs-to-know-before-february-28/) [![Symmetrical view of colorful modern townhouses with garages and driveways, showcasing contemporary architecture and multifamily housing.]()](https://movezen360.com/the-2026-multifamily-reset-what-small-investors-need-to-know/) ## [The 2026 Multifamily Reset: What Small Investors Need to Know](https://movezen360.com/the-2026-multifamily-reset-what-small-investors-need-to-know/) The institutional multifamily market is entering a shakeout period. After years of cheap money and momentum-driven buying, the industry faces a reckoning: overleveraged assets are… [Read More The 2026 Multifamily Reset: What Small Investors Need to Know](https://movezen360.com/the-2026-multifamily-reset-what-small-investors-need-to-know/) [![Announcing MoveZen Property Management's second consecutive win for the Consumer Choice Award for Raleigh.]()](https://movezen360.com/movezen-property-management-wins-consumer-choice-award-in-raleigh-for-second-consecutive-year/) ## [MoveZen Property Management Wins Consumer Choice Award in Raleigh for Second Consecutive Year ](https://movezen360.com/movezen-property-management-wins-consumer-choice-award-in-raleigh-for-second-consecutive-year/) Most property management companies in the Raleigh market can tell you they’re the best. Very few can prove it with independent, data-driven verification from an organization that… [Read More MoveZen Property Management Wins Consumer Choice Award in Raleigh for Second Consecutive Year ](https://movezen360.com/movezen-property-management-wins-consumer-choice-award-in-raleigh-for-second-consecutive-year/) [![A couple uses a laptop at home in a bright and cozy setting, collaborating on properties with virtual walkthroughs.]()](https://movezen360.com/ai-garbage-is-ruining-real-estate-listings-why-fake-walkthroughs-signal-desperate-sellers/) ## [AI Garbage Is Ruining Real Estate Listings: Why Fake Walkthroughs Signal Desperate Sellers](https://movezen360.com/ai-garbage-is-ruining-real-estate-listings-why-fake-walkthroughs-signal-desperate-sellers/) WIRED reported that 80-90% of real estate agents now use AI tools for listing creation. The results are predictably terrible: fake video walkthroughs showing doors… [Read More AI Garbage Is Ruining Real Estate Listings: Why Fake Walkthroughs Signal Desperate Sellers](https://movezen360.com/ai-garbage-is-ruining-real-estate-listings-why-fake-walkthroughs-signal-desperate-sellers/) [![Professionals reviewing Milken report showing Raleigh being ranked in the top for reshaping the housing market and property management.]()](https://movezen360.com/why-falling-rents-arent-helping-the-people-who-need-help-most/) ## [The Rental Market’s Hidden Fracture: Why Falling Rents Aren’t Helping the People Who Need Help Most](https://movezen360.com/why-falling-rents-arent-helping-the-people-who-need-help-most/) National data confirms what we’re seeing on the ground in the Sunbelt: the rental market has split into two separate economies, and the gap is… [Read More The Rental Market’s Hidden Fracture: Why Falling Rents Aren’t Helping the People Who Need Help Most](https://movezen360.com/why-falling-rents-arent-helping-the-people-who-need-help-most/) [![Three diverse professionals working and smiling at office desks, fostering teamwork and collaboration showcasing why Americans are no longer moving for work.]()](https://movezen360.com/why-americans-have-stopped-moving-for-work/) ## [Why Americans Have Stopped Moving for Work](https://movezen360.com/why-americans-have-stopped-moving-for-work/) The job-chasing American worker is becoming a relic of the past. Here’s what’s keeping people rooted in place. There was a time when moving for… [Read More Why Americans Have Stopped Moving for Work](https://movezen360.com/why-americans-have-stopped-moving-for-work/) [![Dramatic sunset over Charlotte's skyline with cargo trains heading into the city, showcasing urban life and how the city has led the nation in stock market performance.]()](https://movezen360.com/charlotte-takes-the-crown-queen-city-leads-the-nation-in-stock-market-performance/) ## [Charlotte Takes the Crown: Queen City Leads the Nation in Stock Market Performance](https://movezen360.com/charlotte-takes-the-crown-queen-city-leads-the-nation-in-stock-market-performance/) Great news for our region: Charlotte has proven once again why it’s called the “Queen City” – this time by dominating the stock market in… [Read More Charlotte Takes the Crown: Queen City Leads the Nation in Stock Market Performance](https://movezen360.com/charlotte-takes-the-crown-queen-city-leads-the-nation-in-stock-market-performance/) [![A stylish dining room featuring a wooden table, hanging greenery, and brick wall decor showcasing dining rooms are vanishing from modern homes.]()](https://movezen360.com/why-americans-arent-moving-understanding-the-historic-housing-freeze/) ## [Why Americans Aren’t Moving: Understanding the Historic Housing Freeze](https://movezen360.com/why-americans-arent-moving-understanding-the-historic-housing-freeze/) If you’ve noticed your neighbors staying put longer than usual, you’re not imagining things. The American housing market is experiencing something we haven’t seen in… [Read More Why Americans Aren’t Moving: Understanding the Historic Housing Freeze](https://movezen360.com/why-americans-arent-moving-understanding-the-historic-housing-freeze/) [![Contemporary dining area with table, chairs, and stylish kitchen view emphasizing the residential elevator that has been installed.]()](https://movezen360.com/why-smart-property-owners-are-planning-for-elevators-even-if-theyre-not-installing-them-yet/) ## [Why Smart Property Owners Are Planning for Elevators (Even If They’re Not Installing Them Yet)](https://movezen360.com/why-smart-property-owners-are-planning-for-elevators-even-if-theyre-not-installing-them-yet/) Here’s something you might not have thought about: your property could already be designed for an elevator, even if you don’t have one. It’s happening… [Read More Why Smart Property Owners Are Planning for Elevators (Even If They’re Not Installing Them Yet)](https://movezen360.com/why-smart-property-owners-are-planning-for-elevators-even-if-theyre-not-installing-them-yet/) [![A Knightdale community entrance sign of Legacy Oaks.]()](https://movezen360.com/knightdales-exciting-growth-new-mixed-use-development-on-the-horizon/) ## [Knightdale’s Exciting Growth: New Mixed-Use Development on the Horizon](https://movezen360.com/knightdales-exciting-growth-new-mixed-use-development-on-the-horizon/) If you’ve been keeping an eye on Wake County’s real estate market, you’ve probably noticed Knightdale’s incredible transformation. This once-quiet town has become one of… [Read More Knightdale’s Exciting Growth: New Mixed-Use Development on the Horizon](https://movezen360.com/knightdales-exciting-growth-new-mixed-use-development-on-the-horizon/) [![Close-up of a person typing on a laptop displaying the ChatGPT interface, symbolizing the ChatGPT integration with Zillow.]()](https://movezen360.com/zillows-chatgpt-integration-innovation-or-violation/) ## [Zillow’s ChatGPT Integration: Innovation or Violation?](https://movezen360.com/zillows-chatgpt-integration-innovation-or-violation/) When Zillow announced it was the first real estate company to launch an app within ChatGPT, the industry didn’t exactly respond with applause. Instead, the… [Read More Zillow’s ChatGPT Integration: Innovation or Violation?](https://movezen360.com/zillows-chatgpt-integration-innovation-or-violation/) [![Stylish detached office space featuring a wooden bookshelf and a minimalist desk setup, ideal for remote workers.]()](https://movezen360.com/the-rise-of-the-backyard-office-why-remote-workers-are-moving-outdoors/) ## [The Rise of the Backyard Office: Why Remote Workers Are Moving Outdoors](https://movezen360.com/the-rise-of-the-backyard-office-why-remote-workers-are-moving-outdoors/) The modern workplace is evolving, and for millions of Americans, it’s moving into the backyard. Gone are the days when working from home meant squeezing… [Read More The Rise of the Backyard Office: Why Remote Workers Are Moving Outdoors](https://movezen360.com/the-rise-of-the-backyard-office-why-remote-workers-are-moving-outdoors/) [![A cheerful family sitting on a couch amidst moving boxes, celebrating their rental home and how rent growth has slowed to its lowest point.]()](https://movezen360.com/rental-market-cools-single-family-rent-growth-hits-15-year-low/) ## [Rental Market Cools: Single-Family Rent Growth Hits 15-Year Low](https://movezen360.com/rental-market-cools-single-family-rent-growth-hits-15-year-low/) The rental market is experiencing a significant shift. After years of rapid increases that strained budgets across the country, rent growth for single-family homes has… [Read More Rental Market Cools: Single-Family Rent Growth Hits 15-Year Low](https://movezen360.com/rental-market-cools-single-family-rent-growth-hits-15-year-low/) [![A quaint wooden long-term, rental house surrounded by greenery and a white picket fence,]()](https://movezen360.com/what-property-owners-and-renters-should-know-about-ai-enhanced-listings/) ## [What Property Owners and Renters Should Know About AI-Enhanced Listings](https://movezen360.com/what-property-owners-and-renters-should-know-about-ai-enhanced-listings/) We’ve all been there—scrolling through listings online when a photo stops you in your tracks. Perfect lighting, immaculate lawn, beautifully furnished rooms. You click through,… [Read More What Property Owners and Renters Should Know About AI-Enhanced Listings](https://movezen360.com/what-property-owners-and-renters-should-know-about-ai-enhanced-listings/) [![A glass door with a hanging 'OPEN' sign, reflecting an urban street scene, showcasing the grand opening of Fujifilm in Holly Springs, NC.]()](https://movezen360.com/good-news-for-renters-where-rent-prices-are-finally-dropping/) ## [Good News for Renters: Where Rent Prices Are Finally Dropping](https://movezen360.com/good-news-for-renters-where-rent-prices-are-finally-dropping/) If you’ve been watching your monthly rent payment climb higher and higher since the pandemic, you’re not alone—and there’s finally some encouraging news on the… [Read More Good News for Renters: Where Rent Prices Are Finally Dropping](https://movezen360.com/good-news-for-renters-where-rent-prices-are-finally-dropping/) [![High angle view of a collaborative team meeting in an office setting with laptops showcasing the importance of entrepreneurs for the housing crisis.]()](https://movezen360.com/the-rental-crisis-how-housing-costs-have-spiraled-over-two-decades/) ## [The Rental Crisis: How Housing Costs Have Spiraled Over Two Decades](https://movezen360.com/the-rental-crisis-how-housing-costs-have-spiraled-over-two-decades/) The American dream of affordable housing has become increasingly elusive for millions of renters across the United States. Over the past 20 years, rental costs… [Read More The Rental Crisis: How Housing Costs Have Spiraled Over Two Decades](https://movezen360.com/the-rental-crisis-how-housing-costs-have-spiraled-over-two-decades/) [![A person counts US dollar bills on a couch with a laptop, symbolizing a tenant paying their monthly rent payment.]()](https://movezen360.com/turn-your-rent-payments-into-credit-score-gold-how-our-resident-benefits-package-helps-you-build-your-financial-future/) ## [Turn Your Rent Payments Into Credit Score Gold: How Our Resident Benefits Package Helps You Build Your Financial Future](https://movezen360.com/turn-your-rent-payments-into-credit-score-gold-how-our-resident-benefits-package-helps-you-build-your-financial-future/) Every month, you’re already making one of your largest financial commitments – your rent payment. What if we told you that these payments could be… [Read More Turn Your Rent Payments Into Credit Score Gold: How Our Resident Benefits Package Helps You Build Your Financial Future](https://movezen360.com/turn-your-rent-payments-into-credit-score-gold-how-our-resident-benefits-package-helps-you-build-your-financial-future/) [![Laptop displaying a financial graph with reports, in a sunlit workspace showcasing the warm-weather cities who are leading rental market declines.]()](https://movezen360.com/the-great-sunbelt-rent-correction-why-warm-weather-cities-are-leading-price-declines/) ## [The Great Sunbelt Rent Correction: Why Warm-Weather Cities Are Leading Price Declines](https://movezen360.com/the-great-sunbelt-rent-correction-why-warm-weather-cities-are-leading-price-declines/) The rental market story unfolding across America has a distinctly Southern and Western flavor. As we see the 25th consecutive month of year-over-year rent declines… [Read More The Great Sunbelt Rent Correction: Why Warm-Weather Cities Are Leading Price Declines](https://movezen360.com/the-great-sunbelt-rent-correction-why-warm-weather-cities-are-leading-price-declines/) [![Close-up of a person using a smartphone calculator on a table with documents for financial calculations showcasing the cracking down on rental price manipulation for tenants.]()](https://movezen360.com/major-win-for-renters-doj-cracks-down-on-rental-price-manipulation/) ## [Major Win for Renters: DOJ Cracks Down on Rental Price Manipulation](https://movezen360.com/major-win-for-renters-doj-cracks-down-on-rental-price-manipulation/) Breaking: One of America’s largest landlords agrees to settlement that could bring relief to thousands of renters nationwide If you’ve been struggling with rising rent… [Read More Major Win for Renters: DOJ Cracks Down on Rental Price Manipulation](https://movezen360.com/major-win-for-renters-doj-cracks-down-on-rental-price-manipulation/) [![Welcoming open sign displayed in a shop window with blurred background showcasing a local business in Camp North End in Charlotte, North Carolina.]()](https://movezen360.com/how-camp-north-end-champions-local-business-success/) ## [How Camp North End Champions Local Business Success](https://movezen360.com/how-camp-north-end-champions-local-business-success/) In a world where developers typically chase big-name national chains for guaranteed returns, Camp North End has chosen a different path—one that puts local businesses… [Read More How Camp North End Champions Local Business Success](https://movezen360.com/how-camp-north-end-champions-local-business-success/) [![Two women smiling and holding shopping bags outdoors, enjoying a sunny day in Rock Hill, South Carolina.]()](https://movezen360.com/discover-rock-hill-sc-where-southern-charm-meets-shopping-paradise/) ## [Discover Rock Hill, SC: Where Southern Charm Meets Shopping Paradise](https://movezen360.com/discover-rock-hill-sc-where-southern-charm-meets-shopping-paradise/) When people think of must-visit destinations in the Carolinas, Charlotte usually steals the spotlight. But just 30 minutes south of the Queen City lies a… [Read More Discover Rock Hill, SC: Where Southern Charm Meets Shopping Paradise](https://movezen360.com/discover-rock-hill-sc-where-southern-charm-meets-shopping-paradise/) [![Close-up of a man sealing a cardboard box with a tape dispenser during a move indoors showcasing migration patterns in South Carolina.]()](https://movezen360.com/south-carolina-migration-patterns-where-are-residents-moving-in-2025/) ## [South Carolina Migration Patterns: Where Are Residents Moving in 2025?](https://movezen360.com/south-carolina-migration-patterns-where-are-residents-moving-in-2025/) South Carolina continues to be one of America’s fastest-growing states, but where do residents go when they decide to relocate? Recent data from U-Haul’s midyear… [Read More South Carolina Migration Patterns: Where Are Residents Moving in 2025?](https://movezen360.com/south-carolina-migration-patterns-where-are-residents-moving-in-2025/) [![A close-up of a hand with a pen analyzing data on colorful bar and line charts on paper showcasing the numbers cooling down in the rental market.]()](https://movezen360.com/the-rental-market-cools-down-what-julys-numbers-mean-for-renters-and-landlords/) ## [The Rental Market Cools Down: What July’s Numbers Mean for Renters and Landlords](https://movezen360.com/the-rental-market-cools-down-what-julys-numbers-mean-for-renters-and-landlords/) The rental market is telling an interesting story right now. Despite being in peak moving season, rents are staying flat and vacancy rates are hitting… [Read More The Rental Market Cools Down: What July’s Numbers Mean for Renters and Landlords](https://movezen360.com/the-rental-market-cools-down-what-julys-numbers-mean-for-renters-and-landlords/) [![Stunning night view of Duke Energy Center in Charlotte, NC, showcasing the population boom arriving daily.]()](https://movezen360.com/charlottes-population-boom-157-new-residents-arrive-daily/) ## [Charlotte’s Population Boom: 157 New Residents Arrive Daily](https://movezen360.com/charlottes-population-boom-157-new-residents-arrive-daily/) The Charlotte region continues to cement its status as one of the nation’s fastest-growing metropolitan areas, with new data revealing that an average of 157… [Read More Charlotte’s Population Boom: 157 New Residents Arrive Daily](https://movezen360.com/charlottes-population-boom-157-new-residents-arrive-daily/) [![Modern high-rise apartment buildings with unique architecture under a vibrant blue sky showcasing the decline as vacancy rates hit new highs.]()](https://movezen360.com/apartment-rents-continue-decline-as-vacancy-rates-hit-multi-year-highs/) ## [Apartment Rents Continue Decline as Vacancy Rates Hit Multi-Year Highs](https://movezen360.com/apartment-rents-continue-decline-as-vacancy-rates-hit-multi-year-highs/) If you’ve been keeping an eye on the rental market, July brought some notable developments that could impact both renters and property owners. The national… [Read More Apartment Rents Continue Decline as Vacancy Rates Hit Multi-Year Highs](https://movezen360.com/apartment-rents-continue-decline-as-vacancy-rates-hit-multi-year-highs/) [![Vibrant and illuminated ski ball machines in a dark arcade setting showcasing the new Dave and Buster's coming to Wilmington, NC.]()](https://movezen360.com/exciting-times-ahead-5-amazing-recreation-and-entertainment-venues-coming-to-wilmington/) ## [Exciting Times Ahead: 5 Amazing Recreation and Entertainment Venues Coming to Wilmington](https://movezen360.com/exciting-times-ahead-5-amazing-recreation-and-entertainment-venues-coming-to-wilmington/) The Port City is about to get a whole lot more fun! Wilmington’s entertainment landscape is experiencing an incredible transformation, with five exciting new recreational… [Read More Exciting Times Ahead: 5 Amazing Recreation and Entertainment Venues Coming to Wilmington](https://movezen360.com/exciting-times-ahead-5-amazing-recreation-and-entertainment-venues-coming-to-wilmington/) [![Aerial view of Charlotte cityscape with illuminated skyscrapers at twilight, showcasing growth in National Rankings.]()](https://movezen360.com/north-carolinas-metro-areas-shine-as-state-climbs-to-13-in-national-rankings/) ## [North Carolina’s Metro Areas Shine as State Climbs to #13 in National Rankings](https://movezen360.com/north-carolinas-metro-areas-shine-as-state-climbs-to-13-in-national-rankings/) The Tar Heel State’s economic powerhouses are driving unprecedented growth North Carolina has made a remarkable leap in the latest U.S. News & World Report… [Read More North Carolina’s Metro Areas Shine as State Climbs to #13 in National Rankings](https://movezen360.com/north-carolinas-metro-areas-shine-as-state-climbs-to-13-in-national-rankings/) [![A family unpacks moving boxes in their new rental home as tenants with property management company.]()](https://movezen360.com/north-carolina-ranks-among-states-with-weakest-tenant-protections/) ## [North Carolina Ranks Among States with Weakest Tenant Protections as Private Equity Dominates Housing Market](https://movezen360.com/north-carolina-ranks-among-states-with-weakest-tenant-protections/) A new national report has spotlighted North Carolina as having some of the country’s most landlord-friendly laws, raising concerns about tenant rights as private equity… [Read More North Carolina Ranks Among States with Weakest Tenant Protections as Private Equity Dominates Housing Market](https://movezen360.com/north-carolina-ranks-among-states-with-weakest-tenant-protections/) [![A vibrant view of Charlotte's modern skyline and highways showcasing the #5 top best places to live in America.]()](https://movezen360.com/charlotte-shines-ranked-among-americas-top-5-best-places-to-live/) ## [Charlotte Shines: Ranked Among America’s Top 5 Best Places to Live](https://movezen360.com/charlotte-shines-ranked-among-americas-top-5-best-places-to-live/) Great news for the Queen City! Charlotte has earned its place as the 5th best place to live in the United States, according to U.S… [Read More Charlotte Shines: Ranked Among America’s Top 5 Best Places to Live](https://movezen360.com/charlotte-shines-ranked-among-americas-top-5-best-places-to-live/) [![A close-up of farm fresh eggs in a metal basket, featuring a delicate feather that symbolizes a renter asking for approval from their landlord for chickens.]()](https://movezen360.com/urban-chickens-a-renters-guide-to-getting-approval/) ## [Urban Chickens: A Renter’s Guide to Getting Approval](https://movezen360.com/urban-chickens-a-renters-guide-to-getting-approval/) In recent years, a growing number of city dwellers have embraced backyard chicken keeping, driven by desires for fresh eggs, sustainable living, and—increasingly—protection from volatile… [Read More Urban Chickens: A Renter’s Guide to Getting Approval](https://movezen360.com/urban-chickens-a-renters-guide-to-getting-approval/) [![Aerial view of Charlotte's skyline and Bank of America Stadium during vibrant sunset.]()](https://movezen360.com/charlottes-rental-relief-not-so-fast-average-rents-drop-by-just-1/) ## [Charlotte’s Rental Relief? Not So Fast: Average Rents Drop by Just $1](https://movezen360.com/charlottes-rental-relief-not-so-fast-average-rents-drop-by-just-1/) Remember all that talk about falling apartment rents in Charlotte as new buildings opened their doors? Well, the results are in, and they might leave… [Read More Charlotte’s Rental Relief? Not So Fast: Average Rents Drop by Just $1](https://movezen360.com/charlottes-rental-relief-not-so-fast-average-rents-drop-by-just-1/) [![Beautiful modern home in a suburban neighborhood of Raleigh, NC, showcasing investors owning 35% of rental properties.]()](https://movezen360.com/private-equitys-grip-on-raleigh-housing-what-35-ownership-means-for-renters/) ## [Private Equity’s Grip on Raleigh Housing: What 35% Ownership Means for Renters](https://movezen360.com/private-equitys-grip-on-raleigh-housing-what-35-ownership-means-for-renters/) Raleigh has earned an unwelcome distinction: it now leads the nation in private equity ownership of rental apartments. According to new research from the Private… [Read More Private Equity’s Grip on Raleigh Housing: What 35% Ownership Means for Renters](https://movezen360.com/private-equitys-grip-on-raleigh-housing-what-35-ownership-means-for-renters/) [![Breathtaking aerial view of a vast, rural countryside with fields, forests, and winding roads symbolizing the hottest economic destination, Johnston County.]()](https://movezen360.com/johnston-county-north-carolinas-hottest-economic-destination/) ## [From Farmland to Fortune: How Johnston County Became North Carolina’s Hottest Economic Destination](https://movezen360.com/johnston-county-north-carolinas-hottest-economic-destination/) Gone are the days when Johnston County was just another sleepy agricultural community in rural North Carolina. Today, this dynamic region has transformed into a… [Read More From Farmland to Fortune: How Johnston County Became North Carolina’s Hottest Economic Destination](https://movezen360.com/johnston-county-north-carolinas-hottest-economic-destination/) [![Close-up of rolled US dollar bills symbolizing the income a household needs to make to either buy a home or rent an apartment.]()](https://movezen360.com/the-growing-gap-between-buying-and-renting-what-you-need-to-know/) ## [The Growing Gap Between Buying and Renting: What You Need to Know](https://movezen360.com/the-growing-gap-between-buying-and-renting-what-you-need-to-know/) In today’s challenging housing market, the financial divide between homeownership and renting continues to widen. Recent data reveals just how significant this gap has become… [Read More The Growing Gap Between Buying and Renting: What You Need to Know](https://movezen360.com/the-growing-gap-between-buying-and-renting-what-you-need-to-know/) [![Close-up of a hen sitting in a rustic diy coop with two eggs in North Carolina.]()](https://movezen360.com/beating-rising-egg-prices-your-guide-to-backyard-chickens-in-north-carolina/) ## [Beating Rising Egg Prices: Your Guide to Backyard Chickens in North Carolina](https://movezen360.com/beating-rising-egg-prices-your-guide-to-backyard-chickens-in-north-carolina/) With egg prices continuing to climb across North Carolina, many residents are considering a solution that’s both practical and rewarding: backyard chickens. Not only can… [Read More Beating Rising Egg Prices: Your Guide to Backyard Chickens in North Carolina](https://movezen360.com/beating-rising-egg-prices-your-guide-to-backyard-chickens-in-north-carolina/) [![A stunning panoramic view of the Dallas skyline under dramatic clouds, capturing the city's iconic skyscrapers and showcasing America's Happiest City.]()](https://movezen360.com/happiness-rankings-raleigh-shines-as-we-expand-to-americas-happiest-city/) ## [Happiness Rankings: Raleigh Shines as We Expand to America’s Happiest City](https://movezen360.com/happiness-rankings-raleigh-shines-as-we-expand-to-americas-happiest-city/) America’s Happiest Cities in 2025 – And Why We’re Excited About Two of Them While overall happiness in the United States may have slipped to… [Read More Happiness Rankings: Raleigh Shines as We Expand to America’s Happiest City](https://movezen360.com/happiness-rankings-raleigh-shines-as-we-expand-to-americas-happiest-city/) [![Baxter Village Fort Mill SC Housing Paradise]()](https://movezen360.com/baxter-village-fort-mill-sc/) ## [The Joys of Living in Charleston Style Baxter Village Fort Mill: Your Guide to South Carolina’s Premier Community](https://movezen360.com/baxter-village-fort-mill-sc/) What Makes Baxter Village Fort Mill Special? Baxter Village stands out as a master-planned community that prioritizes walkability, community connection, and quality of life. Located… [Read More The Joys of Living in Charleston Style Baxter Village Fort Mill: Your Guide to South Carolina’s Premier Community](https://movezen360.com/baxter-village-fort-mill-sc/) [![Macro shot of a violet carpenter bee on vibrant purple flowers, showcasing what they look like to help home owners protect their deck and home.]()](https://movezen360.com/carpenter-bees-in-north-carolina-protecting-your-deck-and-home/) ## [Carpenter Bees in North Carolina: Protecting Your Deck and Home](https://movezen360.com/carpenter-bees-in-north-carolina-protecting-your-deck-and-home/) As spring arrives in North Carolina, so do those large, buzzing bees that seem particularly interested in your wooden deck and porch. If you’ve noticed… [Read More Carpenter Bees in North Carolina: Protecting Your Deck and Home](https://movezen360.com/carpenter-bees-in-north-carolina-protecting-your-deck-and-home/) [![Group of colorful backyard chickens in a tenant's backyard in Upstate South Carolina.]()](https://movezen360.com/backyard-chickens-in-the-upstate-what-you-need-to-know-before-starting-your-flock/) ## [Backyard Chickens in the Upstate: What You Need to Know Before Starting Your Flock](https://movezen360.com/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… [Read More Backyard Chickens in the Upstate: What You Need to Know Before Starting Your Flock](https://movezen360.com/backyard-chickens-in-the-upstate-what-you-need-to-know-before-starting-your-flock/) [![Map of property purchased for affordable housing in Greenville, South Carolina.]()](https://movezen360.com/greenville-invests-10-5-million-in-affordable-housing-development/) ## [Greenville Invests $10.5 Million in Affordable Housing Development](https://movezen360.com/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… [Read More Greenville Invests $10.5 Million in Affordable Housing Development](https://movezen360.com/greenville-invests-10-5-million-in-affordable-housing-development/) [![A joyful couple relaxing with their adorable French bulldog inside their rental property.]()](https://movezen360.com/pet-friendly-properties-a-top-priority-for-charlotte-renters/) ## [Pet-Friendly Properties: A Top Priority for Charlotte Renters](https://movezen360.com/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… [Read More Pet-Friendly Properties: A Top Priority for Charlotte Renters](https://movezen360.com/pet-friendly-properties-a-top-priority-for-charlotte-renters/) [![Person watering a potted croton plant inside their, emphasizing tiny space gardening.]()](https://movezen360.com/green-thumb-tiny-space-a-renters-guide-to-apartment-gardening/) ## [Green Thumb, Tiny Space: A Renter’s Guide to Apartment Gardening](https://movezen360.com/green-thumb-tiny-space-a-renters-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… [Read More Green Thumb, Tiny Space: A Renter’s Guide to Apartment Gardening](https://movezen360.com/green-thumb-tiny-space-a-renters-guide-to-apartment-gardening/) [![Young woman writing on cardboard box while packing books, preparing for moving as a tenant in a rental property.]()](https://movezen360.com/the-millennial-effect-why-single-family-home-rents-are-soaring/) ## [The Millennial Effect: Why Single-Family Home Rents Are Soaring](https://movezen360.com/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… [Read More The Millennial Effect: Why Single-Family Home Rents Are Soaring](https://movezen360.com/the-millennial-effect-why-single-family-home-rents-are-soaring/) [![Stunning aerial view of Raleigh, NC, showcasing urban living in a big metro.]()](https://movezen360.com/raleigh-lands-on-the-list-of-family-friendly-big-metros-according-to-cnbc-navigating-urban-living-in-2025/) ## [Raleigh Lands on the List of Family-Friendly Big Metros According to CNBC: Navigating Urban Living in 2025](https://movezen360.com/raleigh-lands-on-the-list-of-family-friendly-big-metros-according-to-cnbc-navigating-urban-living-in-2025/) As the urban landscape evolves, families—and indeed anyone looking for a dynamic place to live—face a wide array of choices when selecting the perfect city… [Read More Raleigh Lands on the List of Family-Friendly Big Metros According to CNBC: Navigating Urban Living in 2025](https://movezen360.com/raleigh-lands-on-the-list-of-family-friendly-big-metros-according-to-cnbc-navigating-urban-living-in-2025/) [![Property manager greeting a client at the entrance of a rental property, symbolizing a welcoming embrace for potential renters.]()](https://movezen360.com/2025-a-renters-market-in-the-making-what-you-need-to-know/) ## [2025: A Renter’s Market in the Making – What You Need to Know](https://movezen360.com/2025-a-renters-market-in-the-making-what-you-need-to-know/) For 2025 things have moved decisively to the benefit of renters across most of the country. Particularly in the sunbelt markets that we cover in… [Read More 2025: A Renter’s Market in the Making – What You Need to Know](https://movezen360.com/2025-a-renters-market-in-the-making-what-you-need-to-know/) [![A tenant's spacious modern bedroom with the door shut.]()](https://movezen360.com/enhancing-tenant-safety-the-impact-of-a-closed-bedroom-door/) ## [Advice for Property Managers to Include in Fire Safety Info: Closed Bedroom Doors Dramatically Reduce Fire Risk](https://movezen360.com/enhancing-tenant-safety-the-impact-of-a-closed-bedroom-door/) A closed bedroom door offers a simple yet effective safety measure that protects tenants during emergencies and reduces fire risk dramatically. Key Benefits of a… [Read More Advice for Property Managers to Include in Fire Safety Info: Closed Bedroom Doors Dramatically Reduce Fire Risk](https://movezen360.com/enhancing-tenant-safety-the-impact-of-a-closed-bedroom-door/) [![MoveZen Property Management 2025 Consumer Choice Award Winner]()](https://movezen360.com/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](https://movezen360.com/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… [Read More MoveZen Property Management is honored to announce that we have been awarded the prestigious Consumer Choice Award (CCA) for 2025 in Raleigh](https://movezen360.com/movezen-property-management-is-honored-to-announce-that-we-have-been-awarded-the-prestigious-consumer-choice-award-cca-for-2025-in-raleigh/) [![MoveZen helps out at the senior center]()](https://movezen360.com/movezen-senior-center-volunteer/) ## [MoveZen Volunteers at the Senior Center: A Lesson in Exceptional Logistical Operations](https://movezen360.com/movezen-senior-center-volunteer/) At MoveZen Property Management, community involvement and learning are at the core of our operations. Recently, our Wilmington team had the privilege of volunteering at… [Read More MoveZen Volunteers at the Senior Center: A Lesson in Exceptional Logistical Operations](https://movezen360.com/movezen-senior-center-volunteer/) [![Bedroom with a Beautiful Scenic View]()](https://movezen360.com/mid-term-rentals/) ## [All About Mid-Term Rental Investing, Residents, Risks & Opportunities](https://movezen360.com/mid-term-rentals/) Introduction to Mid-Term Rentals: Bridging the Gap in the Rental Market Listen to a podcast discussion on this topic The landscape of residential rentals has… [Read More All About Mid-Term Rental Investing, Residents, Risks & Opportunities](https://movezen360.com/mid-term-rentals/) [![Two parents co-signing a lease for their daughter.]()](https://movezen360.com/co-signers-for-rental-homes/) ## [Co-signers for Rental Homes](https://movezen360.com/co-signers-for-rental-homes/) Renting a home is an important decision that requires careful consideration, both for residents and landlords. In some cases, residents may not meet the income… [Read More Co-signers for Rental Homes](https://movezen360.com/co-signers-for-rental-homes/) [![Happy women with money in her hand.]()](https://movezen360.com/how-to-get-your-full-deposit-back/) ## [How to Get Your Full Deposit Back](https://movezen360.com/how-to-get-your-full-deposit-back/) Renting an apartment or a house can be a daunting process, especially when it involves a significant amount of money just to move in. Some… [Read More How to Get Your Full Deposit Back](https://movezen360.com/how-to-get-your-full-deposit-back/) [![Tree fallen on power lines Hurricane damage]()](https://movezen360.com/prepare-your-home-for-a-hurricane-landlord-edition/) ## [Prepare Your Home for A Hurricane: Landlord Edition](https://movezen360.com/prepare-your-home-for-a-hurricane-landlord-edition/) Hurricane season can be a daunting time, especially for those who own or rent a property in areas prone to these powerful storms. It is… [Read More Prepare Your Home for A Hurricane: Landlord Edition](https://movezen360.com/prepare-your-home-for-a-hurricane-landlord-edition/) [![Woman tearing up her leasing contract]()](https://movezen360.com/how-to-end-your-lease-a-guide-to-lease-termination/) ## [How to End Your Lease: A Guide to Lease Termination](https://movezen360.com/how-to-end-your-lease-a-guide-to-lease-termination/) Are you considering ending your lease before its expiration date? Breaking a lease can be a complex and risky process, but sometimes circumstances arise that… [Read More How to End Your Lease: A Guide to Lease Termination](https://movezen360.com/how-to-end-your-lease-a-guide-to-lease-termination/) [![Man Painting a rental House]()](https://movezen360.com/lead-paint-everything-you-need-to-know-for-rental-homes/) ## [Lead Paint: Everything You Need to Know for Rental Homes](https://movezen360.com/lead-paint-everything-you-need-to-know-for-rental-homes/) Lead paint in rental homes has been a significant concern for both landlords and residents. The health risks associated with lead-based paint have led to… [Read More Lead Paint: Everything You Need to Know for Rental Homes](https://movezen360.com/lead-paint-everything-you-need-to-know-for-rental-homes/) ## Posts pagination 1 [2](https://movezen360.com/renter-tips-news-articles.md/page/2/) [Next Page](https://movezen360.com/renter-tips-news-articles.md/page/2/)