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We’ve all heard the horror stories… or fallen victim to them already. Time and time again, property managers have found themselves in hot water; discovering that a background screening company has carelessly assigned an incorrect identity to our hous…

MRI Software, a global leader in real estate software, has acquired MRI ApartmentData, further expanding its MRI Living suite of property management solutions for the multifamily market. MRI ApartmentData is a Houston-based provider of multifamily pr…

This analysis looks at long term and recent trends in rent for the major metro markets of Texas. While growth is cooling, rental rate growth continues to be strong in Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio. Bruce McClenny breaks the trend…

Many landlords have breed restrictions for dogs allowed in their apartments. However, is this a good practice? We’ll explore the multifamily data regarding pet breed restrictions for rental properties in this article. Multifamily data: why landlords …

Purchasing investment properties can be a risky venture when you don’t have all the information to hand. Details can be missed, and you could end up buying a building that’s more trouble than it’s worth – with high delays in rent payments and t…

Multifamily data shows that most landlords increase the rent for their properties each year. It’s important to consider many factors, like market conditions, when raising rent. The right data and research can help you determine not only when to raise…

Commercial and residential real estate firms have undergone a digital transformation over the past few years, and when the pandemic forced many to social distance and work from home, that transformation was dramatically accelerated. Even with return …

Low lead-to-lease conversion rate? This is costing your property time and money! Instead, apartment market data can help you improve your conversion rates. Knowing what other properties are doing and what renters in your area have come to expect can …