Landlord Alert: The Rise of CPN Fraud in Rental Applications
Over the past year, we have seen a sharp increase in fraudulent rental applications across the country, and North Carolina is no exception. One of the most concerning trends is the use of CPNs (Credit Privacy Numbers). A CPN is often marketed online as a way for individuals to obtain a “fresh credit profile.” In reality, […]
Is the North Carolina Rental Market Slowing Down in 2026?
🧠 What Is Market Absorption? Market absorption measures how quickly rental housing is being leased compared to what’s available in the market.➡️ Think of it as the speed at which demand is taking up supply — the higher the absorption rate, the faster rental homes are being leased.It’s commonly expressed as:Units leased (or net move-ins) […]
PROTECTING YOUR INVESTMENT FROM RENTAL SCAMS
We want to bring an important issue to your attention. Over the past several months, rental-related scams have increased significantly more than we have ever experienced before. These scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated. We are encountering applicants who are presenting: In some cases, scammers may even temporarily inflate or misrepresent credit profiles, making them appear […]
The Rise of the “Accidental Landlord”
A New Trend Reshaping the Rental Market Over the past year, a new trend has been quietly reshaping the rental housing market — the rise of the accidental landlord. As mortgage rates remain high, many homeowners who would have sold their properties are choosing to rent them out instead. Rather than […]