Real Estate and Proptech

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Real Estate Dictionary

Mezzanine Debt: How It Works in the Capital Stack

Need more leverage without more dilution? Mezzanine debt fills the gap between senior debt and equity, with 10–20%+ yields and higher risk.

March 20, 2026

Mezzanine Debt: How It Works in the Capital Stack

Inclusionary Zoning: Definition, How It Works, and What It Means for Real Estate

FFO: Meaning, Formula, and How Investors Use It in REIT Analysis

Defeasance in Real Estate: Definition, Process, Costs, and When It Makes Sense

Data Reports

A horizontal bar chart showing Year-over-Year rent growth and apartment rent decline for 1-bedroom units in 20 major U.S. cities as of Q4 2025. Denver shows the largest decline at -6.9%, while Atlanta shows the highest growth at 5.8%.

Data Reports

U.S. Cities Where Apartment Rents Are Rising the Fastest

March 2, 2026

A professional four-quadrant infographic on a white background answering "Will Apartment Rents Rise in 2026?" with the forecast "Yes, a modest stabilization & growth are expected." The quadrants detail four key factors: 1. Renter Affordability regarding strained budgets; 2. Construction and New Supply showing vacancy stabilization; 3. Local Economic Conditions varying by job growth; and 4. Adjustment After the 2022 Peak illustrating a return to a slower growth cycle.

Data Reports

Will Apartment Rents Rise in 2026?

February 27, 2026

Line graph showing apartment rent decline for the second consecutive year, comparing national rent growth at -0.7% with the top 20 metro average at -0.2%, highlighting continued market adjustment.

Data Reports

Apartment Rents Declined for the Second Year in a Row

February 26, 2026

Real Estate Dictionary

A hand holds a folder labeled Mezzanine Debt above stacked documents and wooden blocks on a conference table in an office.

Real Estate Dictionary

Mezzanine Debt: How It Works in the Capital Stack

March 20, 2026

Two business professionals review a scale model of an apartment building on a conference table with coins, colored blocks, and a calculator in a bright office during Inclusionary Zoning.

Real Estate Dictionary

Inclusionary Zoning: Definition, How It Works, and What It Means for Real Estate

March 18, 2026

Office desk with a calculator, printed financial charts, and a stack of documents by a window overlooking a modern building, representing FFO.

Real Estate Dictionary

FFO: Meaning, Formula, and How Investors Use It in REIT Analysis

March 17, 2026

News

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Insights

Dwellsy IQ and Crexi Are Improving Multifamily Rental Data for Underwriting

March 10, 2026

A modern digital illustration of a multi-tiered real estate data infrastructure. The bottom layer, labeled "FOUNDATIONAL DATA," shows icons for "Deeds," "County Records," "Tax Forms," and "Maps." Arrows connect this to a middle layer split into "AVMs" (Automated Valuation Models) and "Rental Comps & Intelligence," featuring a 'FOR RENT' sign. The top tier is labeled "REAL ESTATE MARKET ANALYTICS, DEAL SOURCING AND PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT," depicting a businessman looking at a city skyline with magnifying glasses and a world map, symbolizing global data integration. The entire image is bathed in glowing blue and teal light against a futuristic city background.

Insights

Top 15 Real Estate Data Providers (2026 Guide)

March 4, 2026

A horizontal bar chart showing Year-over-Year rent growth and apartment rent decline for 1-bedroom units in 20 major U.S. cities as of Q4 2025. Denver shows the largest decline at -6.9%, while Atlanta shows the highest growth at 5.8%.

Data Reports

U.S. Cities Where Apartment Rents Are Rising the Fastest

March 2, 2026

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Property Management

Property Management

Security Deposit for Landlords

November 1, 2025

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Property Management

Tenant Screening: A Guide for Landlords

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Product Reviews

10 Best Property Management Tools 2026

October 13, 2025