November 2015 – ApplyConnect

Landlords: The FTC and CFPB Request Public Comment from You!

Becky Bower April 27, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) have united to inspect how background screening can impact American renters, with a particular emphasis on examining the use of criminal and housing court records and tenant screening practices. As part of a whole-of-government effort detailed in the White House’s January 2023 Blueprint, the FTC and CFPB are seeking public comment until March 30, 2023. We urge you to voice your unique industry perspective.

The Ideal Tenant & The Ideal Landlord: A How-To Guide

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November 30th is Computer Security Day

The holiday encourages people to secure their computers and their personal information. Secure your computers, electronic devices and online passwords. Computers, electronic devices and smart

Becky Bower November 30, 2015

Landlords

Lower your New Year Email Stress with an Organized Inbox

The Holiday season is hot on our heels and whether you have a week-long cruise to the Bahamas, some one-on-one time with your extended family

Becky Bower November 24, 2015

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Home Ownership: A Cornerstone of Community?

The historic base for the home-ownership rate in the United States is 63%. This rate almost touched 70% in the early 2000’s before crashing back

Guest Author November 19, 2015

Landlords

Black Friday Shopping the Safe Way

Every year Black Friday lures us from our warm, turkey-smelling homes and out into the freezing, early morning air, all for the promise of sweet

Becky Bower November 17, 2015

Landlords

How to Handle Difficult Residents

There’s a difference between problem residents and resident problems. Apartment community staff members should know the difference and be able to respond accordingly. Apartment community

Becky Bower November 12, 2015

Landlords

Avoid Potential Burglaries this Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is arguably one of the most widely celebrated US holidays. There’s nothing like grubbing on endless amounts of turkey, buttery mashed potatoes and pumpkin

Becky Bower November 10, 2015

Landlords

Marketing Your Properties through Body Language

Now that we’ve surpassed the future Doc Brown and Marty McFly laid out for us in the 1985 film, “Back to the Future”, it’s becoming

Becky Bower November 5, 2015

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Renters & Credit Trends Part 1: Credit Check-in

Anyone who has ever rented an apartment knows that a credit score is one of the most important qualifiers property managers use when making a

Guest Author November 3, 2015