Month: August 2025

Pets Are the New Kids

Pets Are the New Kids

How PetScreening is Transforming Property Management by Jennifer Stoops In today’s rental housing market, one thing is clear: Pets are no longer just companions, they are family. In 2024, more pets were adopted in the United States than children were born. That cultural shift is reshaping the...

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More Than a Work Order

More Than a Work Order

Rethinking Repairs as a Resident Experience Strategy by Sean Miller The single-family rental (SFR) market has long been a cornerstone of the U.S. housing landscape, but over the past decade, it has evolved rapidly, driven by a surge in institutional investment, the expansion of portfolios across...

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Search Secrets

Search Secrets

What Your Title Reports Might Be Telling You by Radian Title Services Understanding a title report or commitment shouldn’t feel like interpreting a foreign language. While some sections may seem straightforward, understanding the components of your title report or commitment and what they mean,...

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From Independent to Impactful

From Independent to Impactful

Why More Real Estate Investors Are Joining HomeVestors® Independent real estate investors are among the hardest-working professionals in the industry. They’re marketing, negotiating, managing contractors, and juggling financing — all while navigating a market that feels more competitive every day....

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Making a Splash in the Rental Market

Making a Splash in the Rental Market

Whale’s Game-Changing Innovation for Renters and Landlords by Jamie Petraglia The traditional security deposit, a seemingly immutable fixture of the rental market, has long presented a paradox. For renters, it’s a significant upfront financial burden, a sum of money that sits idly, decoupled from...

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Over a Decade of Trends, Innovation Has Proven to Be the Standard

Over a Decade of Trends, Innovation Has Proven to Be the Standard

Reshaping How We Renovate and Build by Yovonne Kenny The next decade in SFR-BTR property management is not about fixing what’s broken. It is about building upon the solid foundation we have already laid. And the best part? As a community, we are doing it together. As an industry, we have moved...

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How Rent Trends are Reshaping Investment Strategy

How Rent Trends are Reshaping Investment Strategy

Ask the Expert Nathan Miller, Founder of Rentec Direct Over the past decade, the U.S. rental market has been shaped by forces beyond traditional supply and demand cycles. While the COVID-19 pandemic undoubtedly triggered a wave of disruption, current rent trends are the result of longer-term...

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The Revolution Continues

The Revolution Continues

How Tech is Impacting the Fix-and-Flip Industry by Radian Real Estate Management LLC Residential transition lending, better known as “fix-and-flip,” is joining the list of real estate segments tech could improve for investors seeking to explore this option. Selecting a provider that offers...

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Foreclosure Activity in First Half of 2025 Up From Previous Year

Foreclosure Activity in First Half of 2025 Up From Previous Year

Foreclosure Starts Increase 7% in First Six Months by ATTOM STAFF The ATTOM Mid-Year 2025 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report shows there were a total of 187,659 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings — default notices, scheduled auctions or bank repossessions — in the first six months of 2025. That...

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