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13 Apr |
A March report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University confirms what many landlords are seeing: the rental market may be cooling—but affordability is getting worse. For property owners, this shift is more than a market trend. It’s a signal to tighten processes, reduce risk, and get smarter about approving tenants. A […] |
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09 Mar |
Spring has traditionally been the start of the busiest season in the rental market. Warmer weather, job relocations, college graduations, and families planning to move before the next school year begins all contribute to a surge in rental applications. While the increased demand can help landlords fill vacancies faster, it can also create pressure […] |
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19 Feb |
For landlords and property managers, cash flow isn’t just a number on a spreadsheet , it’s the lifeblood of your business. Every month that a unit rents on time, without costly surprises, means mortgage payments, maintenance, and profits stay on track. But one misstep , a problematic tenant placement , can quickly erase months […] |
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06 Jan |
The rental landscape continues to evolve, but one thing is becoming increasingly clear: tenant screening is now the top priority for landlords heading into 2026. Recent landlord surveys and industry research show that background checks rank above even credit scores and income verification when it comes to screening applicants. As rental demand fluctuates, fraud grows […] |
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12 Dec |
As 2025 comes to a close, one thing is clear: the world of renting, hiring, and risk management changed dramatically this year. From shifting rent affordability to rising fraud risks fueled by AI, landlords and employers faced both opportunities and challenges. At ZipReports, we’ve spent the year helping property managers, independent landlords, and […] |
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11 Nov |
In 2025, the rental market has become more competitive — and more volatile. According to the Experian State of the U.S. Rental Housing Market Report 2025, rising costs and economic uncertainty are putting new pressure on both landlords and renters. National advertised rents have climbed about 5% year-over-year in early 2025, while wages have remained […] |
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20 Oct |
Rental demand continues to rise. Last year, the number of U.S. rental households reached a record 45 million, and landlords are seeing the effects of rapidly increasing rents. From 2020 to 2024, rents rose 32% nationwide, with nearly half of renting households now spending more than 30% of their income on rent. “Fifteen to 20 […] |
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14 Oct |
A new 2025 report from RentRedi and BiggerPockets finds that smaller landlords—those managing one to four units—are 60% more likely to require renters insurance from their tenants than larger property owners. The survey also revealed that while most landlords understand the difference between renters insurance and landlord insurance, many still stop short of enforcing or […] |
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18 Sep |
From Application to Approval: 7 Screening Mistakes That Cost Landlords Time and Money For landlords, the rental application process is more than just paperwork — it’s the foundation for building a reliable and profitable tenant relationship. Yet too often, landlords rush through screening or rely on gut instincts, only to face costly consequences down the […] |
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09 Sep |
When it comes to screening applicants, most landlords and hiring managers start with the basics—credit scores, background checks, and employment verification. But while these remain essential, they don’t tell the whole story about whether someone will be a reliable tenant or employee. RentRedi, the fastest-growing DIY landlord software, teamed up with BiggerPockets, the largest online […] |
