• Tue. Apr 22nd, 2025

Multifamily Shows Good Early Rent Gains In 2024

The multifamily market produced encouraging rent gains in March, its strongest performance in 20 months, writes Yardi Matrix in the March Multifamily Report. “The market appears to be settling into…

Have You Ever Had To Evict A Dog?

Have you ever had to evict a dog brings to mind the acts that landlords need to be aware of when accommodating emotional support and service animals. By Lance Anderson…

Flexible Financing for Green Projects

ICAST’s affiliated organization, TBL Fund, recently received an award from the U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) for deploying innovative decarbonization financing solutions that go beyond current market practices. If you…

Rent Incentives: Are They Effective?

Landlords often face the challenge of ensuring timely rent payments from tenants. This dilemma has led to the widespread adoption of rent incentives, offering a variety of perks to encourage…

When Should Landlords Consider a Property Management Firm?

Owning a rental property can be a rewarding investment, offering a steady income stream and potential for long-term growth. Many landlords take pride in managing their properties independently, overseeing everything…

New Programs and Oregon’s Archaic Landlord-Tenant Act

How new programs marketed to tenants by landlords must fit into Oregon’s archaic landlord-tenant act as either rent, utilities or fees. By Bradley S. Kraus Warren Allen, LLP Given the…

Comparative Market Analysis in Real Estate Using Comparables 

A Guide To Comparative Market Analysis In Real Estate Whether you’re interested in buying or selling an investment property, it is often difficult to know exactly how much a property…

The Changing Economy and Its Impact on Rent Collection

In the current economy with its impact on rent collection, it is crucial to sidestep traditional concessions and get residents on board with technologies that align with multiple business objectives.…

For Many, The Modern American Dream Involves Renting

More and more Americans are renters by choice as the modern American Dream involves renting rather than the desire to own a home. By Virginia Love While the American Dream…

Landlord To Pay $185,000 to Settle Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

A Michigan landlord, Mohamad Hussein, has agreed to pay $185,000 in damages and a civil penalty to the government to resolve the Fair Housing Act (FHA) lawsuit concerning Hussein’s sexual…