Manually tracking rent payments can be a tedious, time-consuming process. Spreadsheets, while functional, don’t necessarily offer the efficiency or accuracy required in the fast-paced world of property management. Fortunately, there’s…
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Will we see an early spring market in 2024
As mortgage rates hold steady, Dana Anderson of Redfin reports that there has been an increase in new listings and home tours. Mortgage-purchase applications are up 3% from a month…
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California landlord lease agreements guide [Free template]
As a California landlord, you’re expected to keep up with an ever-growing set of rules and regulations that govern landlord-tenant relations. Ultimately, you’re responsible for executing state-compliant lease agreements and…
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How to run a (legal) background check on a tenant
A tenant background check gives you a glimpse into a rental applicant’s past behavior, hinting at how they might treat your property and whether they’re likely to adhere to the…
Stessa vs. DoorLoop: A head-to-head comparison for 2024
Stessa and DoorLoop are both well-regarded property management software solutions. Stessa is a cost-effective option designed specifically for residential rental properties and as of January 2024 is the #1 app…
Apartment market to soften in 2024
According to a new report from RealPage, apartment rents have remained flat for the past few months as apartment supply hit record levels. Specifically, apartment supply hit a 36-year high…
More modular will accelerate housing supply
Robert Dietz of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports on new home sales, which slowed by 12.2% in November due to high interest rates. Given rates have been…
2024 will be a buyer’s market, reports
Dana Anderson of Redfin reports this week that listing consults with its agents have risen significantly since rates began to fall. Redfin economists “expect buyers will take advantage of lower…
We will see lower rates in 2024, according to the Fed
Expect rate cuts in 2024, according to experts and the Federal Reserve. Logan Mohtashami of HousingWire comments, “[t]he Federal Reserve played the good grinch for Christmas this year and delivered…
