Category: Industry Trends

4 Ways to Future-Proof Your Property Management Business

The last several years have presented new challenges for property management businesses. Now, those existing industry challenges have been amplified…

2025 Renter Preferences Report: Data-Driven Strategies to Increase Satisfaction and Occupancy

With rent growth slowing, operational costs rising, and new construction surging, maintaining high occupancy rates has become more critical than…

The State of AI in Property Management Report: Explore the Paradigm Shift in Property Management

Artificial intelligence (AI), while still in its infancy, is steadily becoming essential in today’s business world. Although there are some…

Shifts in CRE Loan Balances Point to Strengths and Weaknesses in the Multifamily Market

As a real estate professional, you know that staying ahead in a competitive market requires more than just maintaining your…

Creating a Better Future: Honoring AppFolio’s Inaugural FutuREist Award Winners

One of the most energizing parts of working in real estate is seeing firsthand how our work impacts people’s lives,…

Mapping the AI Landscape: A Look at Where the Technology Stands in Property Management

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries across the board, and property management is no exception. To shed light on the…

Multifamily Market Update: Stability Has Settled, but It’s Temporary. Here’s How to Stay Ahead

Over the past year, a surprising sense of steadiness has settled over the multifamily rental market. Join us for a…

How to Maximize Occupancy as Multifamily Rental Supply Increases

As the supply of multifamily rental units grows, property managers and owners face the challenge of maintaining high occupancy rates,…

Hiring Is Easier, but Expenses Are Rising: Top Property Management Trends

In a real estate landscape where change is the only constant, success depends on having a finger on the pulse…

The 2024 Benchmark Report: In an Emerging Renters’ Market, Property Management Professionals Still Expect Growth

To better understand what 2024 may have in store for the property management industry, AppFolio surveyed over 5,000 property management…