Property Management Weekly Brief: June 17–23, 2025
It’s been a busy week in property management, with new legislative discussions, shifts in renter payment habits, and evolving market dynamics. We’ve seen important updates on tenant protection laws, a clearer picture of renter financial health, and signs of a more balanced housing market. Here’s a quick rundown of what’s been happening.
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Renter Payment Trends Show Mounting Financial Stress
The latest Independent Landlord Rental Performance Report for June 2025 reveals a notable decline in on-time rent payments across independently operated units. The on-time payment rate dropped by 85 basis points (bps) to 84.3% in June, marking the 23rd consecutive month of year-over-year declines and the steepest annual drop since April 2024. The forecast for full payments, which accounts for on-time, late, and historically anticipated late payments, also reached a new post-2021 low at 94.0%, down 39 bps from the previous month. This consistent decline signals a worsening financial strain on renter households, directly impacting property managers’ cash flow and profitability.
Published: June 18, 2025
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Senate Bill Proposed to Make Opportunity Zone Program Permanent
A new draft bill from the Senate Finance Committee proposes making the Opportunity Zone (OZ) program a permanent fixture in the U.S. tax code. This differs from the House’s version, which suggested an extension through 2033. The Senate proposal aims for long-term continuity, including fresh zone designations every decade, with the first new cycle beginning July 1, 2026, and taking effect in January 2027. This push for permanence, rather than a temporary extension, signals a desire for greater policy certainty in real estate investment, potentially increasing sustained and larger-scale investment in these areas.
Published: June 17, 2025
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Financial Stability Board Flags Vulnerabilities in Commercial Real Estate
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) published a report identifying key vulnerabilities in non-bank commercial real estate (CRE) investors, including Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and property funds. The main concerns highlighted are liquidity mismatches, high financial leverage, and opacity in asset valuations, especially during periods of market stress. Liquidity mismatches are a significant issue, particularly in some open-ended property funds, which can be vulnerable to “runs” if investors seek large redemptions. The report also notes complex interlinkages between banks and non-bank CRE investors, where banks serve as major debt providers and investors, and may share common asset exposures.
Published: June 19, 2025
FSB examines vulnerabilities in non-bank commercial real estate (CRE) investors - Financial Stability Board
Tools & Tips
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Lofty’s AI Language Expansion
Real estate technology innovator Lofty recently expanded its multilingual capabilities. Their AI Sales Assistant now supports over 50 languages, and their IDX websites offer automatic language translation and currency conversion. This development is significant for serving diverse client bases and streamlining global communication, reflecting the increasing diversity of tenant and investor populations.
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FranConnect’s June 2025 Software Updates
For those managing larger portfolios or franchise operations, FranConnect’s latest updates offer enhanced performance tracking. New features include improved visibility into projected openings, lead funnel progression, and unit lifecycle stages with timestamps. These tools provide clearer insights into development timelines and operational efficiency, helping managers identify bottlenecks and optimize processes.
https://help.franconnect.com/hc/en-us/articles/37341791936283-June-2025-Release-Updates-Latest-Release
Fun Fact
Did you know that the iconic Sears mail-order homes, popular in the early 20th century, allowed Americans to order entire house kits directly from a catalog? Sears sold over 70,000 of these homes before 1940, delivered straight to their doorsteps, showcasing an early form of pre-fabricated housing and a unique chapter in real estate history.
Real Estate Trivia: 16 Fun Facts You Must Know in 2025
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