Rent-Splitting Apps: A Budgeting Tool or a Sign of Trouble?
Friday, March 20
There are now plenty of applications that allow tenants to split their monthly rent into multiple payments. These platforms come with names like Flex, Split Pay, Livble, Zenbase, and Deferit. Each of these applications is similar in that they charge processing fees and enables the tenant to make ...
Is Your Real Estate Agent Experienced Enough?
Thursday, March 12
A recent statistic in the real estate world is quite telling. With nearly 1.5 million real estate agents across the nation, there are currently under 1 million listings available. The numbers are even more staggering when you consider that while there are 1.5 million National Association of Realt...
Why a Rising Real Estate Market Can Hurt Your Investment
Friday, March 06
It may seem counterintuitive, but for long-term, cash-flow-focused real estate investors, a rapidly appreciating market can actually work against their investment strategy. When the real estate market rockets skyward, a frenzy begins, and with it, a critical shift in the investment landscape, par...
Why Are Your Investment Property Expectations Not Matching Reality?
Thursday, February 19
When diving into the real estate investment market, especially in multi-family properties, one of the most critical steps is accurately anticipating your tenant demographic. A common and costly mistake for investors is misjudging who will actually rent their units, leading to a significant mismat...
WorcesterMulti’s Predictions for the Multi-Family Market in 2026
Tuesday, February 10
What is happening with rent? We are seeing rent prices stabilize and, in some cases, dropping. We see this at the top end of the market, where new buildings are using incentives such as free parking and free rent to fill their units, hoping those tenants will remain after the first year. There ar...
Is a Recession Coming? What It Could Mean for Multi-Family Housing
Wednesday, September 03
There’s talk of a potential recession, and while no one can predict exactly when or how severe it might be, the economic signs are raising red flags, especially regarding housing affordability. Here’s some data that shows the growing financial pressure on Americans: - Auto loan debt is at an all-...