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    Rising rental fraud comes at a cost for property managers

    Falsified applications have reduced income or increased expenses by at least 10% for most operators, according to a new report.

    By • April 9, 2024
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    Nearly half of renters still pay by check

    A new report says that ACH payments are the top choice when it comes to electronic options.

    By • April 3, 2024
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    EV Charging

    Tenant demand for electric vehicle charging, combined with looming government requirements, is changing the playing field for multifamily developers.

    By Multifamily Dive staff
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    March 2024 roundup: New multifamily products

    Offerings this month include exterior finishes, keyless locks and sinks made of recycled materials.

    By • March 27, 2024
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    Report: DOJ opens criminal probe into RealPage, multiple landlords

    The Justice Department also has an ongoing civil investigation into the data and software provider.

    By • March 25, 2024
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    How operators can use big data

    A framework for analyzing disparate data sets can help providers notice and take advantage of patterns, according to a tech consultant.

    By • March 14, 2024
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    FTC, DOJ argue against dismissal of Yardi antitrust case

    The agencies contend that competitors must not agree to advertised list prices, even if actual rents vary from that starting point. 

    By • March 8, 2024
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    Arizona AG sues RealPage, multiple landlords

    The state alleges that the firm’s revenue management software compiles competitively sensitive lease data on pricing and occupancy.

    By • March 4, 2024
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    February 2024 roundup: New multifamily products

    Offerings this month include items featured at the International Builders’ Show and Kitchen and Bath Industry Show in Las Vegas.

    By • Feb. 28, 2024
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    How multifamily pros can use generative AI wisely

    Before deploying these tools, users should have an understanding of what they can and can’t do — and how they might not work as expected.

    By • Feb. 28, 2024
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    5 ways AI is transforming the apartment industry

    Both predictive and generative tools have seen applications in leasing, marketing and data analysis.

    By • Feb. 14, 2024
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    REIT Report

    AVB generated $10M from its AvalonConnect rollout in 2023

    Like EQR, the REIT expects a slower year in 2024 with NOI growth of 1.25%.

    By • Feb. 12, 2024
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    First settlements in RealPage antitrust suit announced

    AIR and Cushman & Wakefield are working with the plaintiffs in the antitrust case, according to court documents.

    By • Feb. 8, 2024
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    Funding for proptech plummets 42%

    Technologies that solve operational problems and reduce costs will be popular in a slower rent growth environment.

    By • Jan. 29, 2024
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    January 2024 roundup: New multifamily products

    Innovative offerings include sliding door systems and a customized cornhole set.

    By • Jan. 24, 2024
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    5 futuristic products from CES

    A built-in countertop charging station, smart bath fans and a washer/dryer combo unit were a few of the residential offerings displayed at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

    By • Jan. 18, 2024
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    RealPage lawsuit progresses in court

    However, a federal court tossed out a similar student housing antitrust suit.

    By • Jan. 12, 2024
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    November 2023 roundup: New multifamily products

    Induction cooktops, an ADA-accessible sink and a variety of services for apartment operators hit the market this month.

    By • Nov. 29, 2023
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    Inside a Midwestern owner’s move into third-party management

    Buckingham brings Ian Bingham on board as it continues to explore centralization.

    By • Nov. 27, 2023
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    DOJ: RealPage suit should move forward

    The Justice Department said the use of a shared algorithm would be illegal under antitrust law if allegations brought by renters are true.

    By • Nov. 27, 2023
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    Your PMS reputation “add-on” isn’t good enough

    The most effective reputation management strategy is an automated SMS based one, not a PMS ‘add-on.’

    Nov. 13, 2023
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    REIT Report

    ‘Unprecedented’ concessions from competitors put pressure on UDR

    Sun Belt supply is an issue, but the REIT also sees increased competition on the coasts.

    By • Nov. 9, 2023
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    DC files suit against RealPage, 14 landlords

    Attorney General Brian Schwalb accused the defendants of unlawfully agreeing to exchange competitively sensitive data.

    By • Nov. 3, 2023
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    Your next-generation video intercom is here

    The next generation of access control focuses on the front door through transformative features.

    Nov. 1, 2023
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    October 2023 roundup: new multifamily products

    New options this month include resilient surfaces, exterior paint and a fluorescent-to-LED conversion kit.

    By • Oct. 25, 2023
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    TransUnion to pay $23M to settle federal charges

    The credit reporting agency did not admit wrongdoing regarding the FTC’s charges of failing to ensure tenant screening results were accurate.

    By • Oct. 19, 2023