Property management software news, views and industry trends
Build-to-Rent: The hot trend in multifamily development
In recent years, build-to-rent real estate has become a popular strategy to help close a gap for rental housing in the US. As the demand for housing outpaces supply, many homebuilders and real estate developers have invested more capital in build-to-…
5 reasons to use workplace apps to create an excellent employee experience
Workplace apps are not new in the age of workplace efficiency, but with the trend in hybrid working continuing its rise in popularity, they are becoming a key solution in taking the employee experience to a new level. What are workplace apps? Using a…
Renter scams – How to prevent tenant fraud
As a property manager, there’s no question that you need systems in place which can help you stop renter scams before they happen. After all, whoever originated the phrase “there’s no such thing as bad publicity,” clearly never saw their property ass…
The downsides of instant tenant background checks
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 acquires MRI ApartmentData, houston-based provider of market research and data solutions for multifamily properties
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…
The benefits of property management software for landlords and property managers
Managing rental properties is no easy feat. For generations, property managers and landlords have been using paper, email, and graphs for their businesses. But like any other industry, if you’re not using the latest technological innovations for your…
Texas apartment market rent trends summary, mid-year 2022
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…
7 biggest property management challenges
As a property owner or manager, you likely already understand all the pains and gains that come along with this challenging yet rewarding position, especially if you don’t have a comprehensive property management solution. However, no matter how many…