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From Perk to Profit

How Smart Tech is Revolutionizing Security & Asset Protection by Ashna Lee For years, smart home technology has been marketed as a luxury for tenants — customizable lighting, climate control, and app-enabled security systems that enhance the resident experience. While these features certainly add value for renters, they represent only a fraction of the capabilities of today’s smart technology. What if providing convenience and customizable environments for tenants was not

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Succeeding in Real Estate

“Every Market is a HomeVestors Market” Chris and Lauren Kelly are independent owner operators of a HomeVestors® of America, Inc. (HVA) franchise in the Tampa, Florida market. They started their franchise, CL Solutions LLC, in 2018 after both working as project managers in the commercial renovations industry. Chris and Lauren are a brother-sister team who purchased their franchise while both in their early twenties. Life Before HomeVestors Chris graduated from

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Five Tips to Help You Plan for a Natural Disaster

Preparation is Key for a Quick and Effective Recovery by Radian Real Estate Management Natural disasters can strike unexpectedly, and the consequences can cause significant damage to properties. In fact, according to NOAA, in 2024, there were 27 disasters that caused a billion dollars in damage. As an investor, it is crucial to take proactive steps to protect your investments. Understand risk factors in your area // Assess the disasters

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U.S. Asking Rents Fell Slightly in March

Tariffs Could Drive Up Costs for Renters by Lily Katz, Redfin According to a new report from Redfin, the median U.S. asking price for rents fell 0.6% year over year to $1,610 in March, and rose 0.4% month over month. Asking rents have stabilized below their 2022 record high of $1,705. March marked the 13th-straight month in which asking rents barely decreased or increased, with a year-over-year change of less

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Foreclosure Activity Increases Quarterly in Q1 2025

Bank Repossessions Up 8 Percent from Previous Quarter by ATTOM Staff ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property, and real estate data, released its Q1 2025 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report, which shows a total of 93,953 U.S. properties with  foreclosure filings during the first quarter of 2025, up 11% from the previous quarter but down 2% from a year ago. The report also shows a total of 35,890 U.S. properties

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Key Insights into the Single-Family Rental Industry

Industry Leaders Conference, CPI Inflation, SFR Solar Panel Adoption by David Howard The National Rental Home Council (NRHC) serves as the trade association for the single-family rental (SFR) home industry. NRHC members include owner-operators, builders, vendors, and service providers of single-family rental homes across the country. As part of our mission to provide market research and other tools to guide members through the ever-evolving housing market landscape, this article contains

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