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Property management software: Why more Americans firing their property managers

Housing Wire

For those who think being an independent landlord is easy, congratulations youre wrong. Finding the best tenant is an uphill battle for some landlords. Hiring a property manager to handle day-to-day operations may seem like the best way to alleviate the stress. Landlords can do that themselves with the right tools.

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How to minimize tenant turnover using online property management tools

Housing Wire

Tenant turnover happens when the current tenants move out of a rental property and the property is now vacant and it needs to be prepared for new tenants to move in. Turnover is one of the most costly aspects of the property management business, with the average turnover costing more than two thousand dollars.

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Opinion: Many mission-based landlords are at a breaking point

Housing Wire

Labor costs for property management have increased nearly 50% in some markets, and security needs and costs have risen, too. At many affordable housing properties, expenses exceed revenues and owners are now forced to feed budgets to cover costs. Most importantly, mission-based landlords are committed to keep residents housed.

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Yardi’s rent-setting software illegally drove rent prices up for millions of renters: lawsuit

Housing Wire

A renter in Seattle last week filed an antitrust class action lawsuit against 18 property management companies, along with property management company software Yardi Systems Inc., Yardi marketed its tools to rental companies as a method to “beat the market” and maximize profits.

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NAR partners with RentRedi for benefits program

Housing Wire

RentRedi will now offer NAR members a subscription to its property management platform at a rate of $1 for the first six months. The platform provides tools for both landlords and renters, which the company said is designed to automate and streamline the management process. “As

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Nonprofits Leverage ADUs to Tackle Affordable Housing Crisis

Appraisal Buzz

Nonprofits are increasingly turning to accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as a tool to combat the nation’s ongoing affordable housing crisis. ADUs are smaller, independent living spaces located on the same property as a primary residence, equipped with their own kitchen, bathroom, and sleeping area.

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57 crucial real estate statistics that explain the 2025 market

Housing Wire

Other important items were taking a private tour (62%), meeting/speaking with the property manager or landlord (55%) and seeing reviews of the property manager or landlord (35%). Real estate advice + top tech, lead gen & marketing tools delivered to your inbox.