The White House Rental Plan: What Does It Mean For CRE?

On January 25, the Biden-Harris administration released a statement outlining their new plan to promote a more “renter-friendly” multifamily environment. Echoing notions from the “Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights,” this statement outlines different action strategies that combat recent “egregious rent increases” which they say have been more common within the industry. The pandemic […]

Short-Term Leasing Opportunities With Airbnb

For property owners of multi-family real estate, a new option to drive down vacancy might have been introduced by short-term subletting service Airbnb. Referring to the new service as “Airbnb-friendly apartments,” Airbnb is advertising the service as a potential perk for tenants looking to make extra money while anticipating a tough economic season. This service […]

How to Use Public Art to Increase Your Curb Appeal

Art is subjective. Some people love country music, while others can’t stand it. Some people love abstract paintings, and others prefer realistic landscapes or portraits. Preferences and opinions on art can be incredibly diverse, but almost universally, art has a unique power to inspire people. In a national survey conducted by the Americans for the […]