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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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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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D.C. real estate firms fined $10M for discrimination

Housing Wire

When landlords break the law and refuse to accept vouchers, it’s reminiscent of Jim Crow-era housing discrimination policies intended to restrain opportunities for Black residents,” Racine said in a statement. We’re sending a message to all landlords: If you follow this playbook, you will face consequences.”.

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Why Is Property Management Software Important in Real Estate?

Mashvisor

As a property owner, you likely want to minimize property management costs while still providing high-quality service to your tenants. Property management software, like TenantCloud, can automate many of the…

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What Is Zumper Average Rent Tool? How Can It Help Real Estate Investors?

Mashvisor

What is Zumper average rent tool, and how can it help real estate investors, renters, agents, and property managers streamline their daily tasks? Table of Contents What Is Zumper? Zumper…

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How lenders can accelerate access to credit for marginalized communities

Housing Wire

From providing access to instantly-available information to potentially decreasing the time in the closing process, it’s a valuable tool that provides lenders with the data they need to make more informed decisions. The Work Number can also be a valuable tool within the rental industry.

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Zillow Rental Manager: What Is It? Should Real Estate Investors Use It?

Mashvisor

Zillow Rental Manager is a known property management software for landlords that also comes with features for buying or selling property. It is a SaaS platform that simplifies the complete…