Renewing leases to the top of the market every year causes high turnover – but do you make more money?

After 10 years in the same apartment, a tenant informed us that they would not be renewing their lease. We had acquired the property in 2013, began rehabbing units and in 2014 this…

Chicago apartment renters don't just lease an apartment — they lease a neighborhood. So Domu has compiled this list of famous Chicago restaurants operating in Chicago's neighborhoods for 50 years or longer. It's part of our ongoing effort to educate our Chicago tenants about the neighborhoods in…

Chicago renters are making their way to the telltale events of spring and summer, with block parties starting and more …

Chicago might be famous for its deep-dish pizza, stunning architecture, and fierce sports rivalries, but there's one title the city would rather not claim: America's rattiest city. For an astonishing tenth consecutive year, Chicago has topped …

So you've got a great property to list on Domu, but you're staring at those empty description fields wondering how to make your listing shine. Enter AI—your new secret weapon for creating attention-grabbing property descriptions that actually get clicks. Here's how to use…

The Ultimate Neighborhood Guide

Chicago's vintage furniture scene is a goldmine hiding in plain sight. While tourists crowd Michigan Avenue showrooms, locals know the real design finds lurk in neighborhood shops where history gets a second life as home decor.…

Is fresh produce your jam? Romaine calm, we’ve found some of the best farmers markets in Chicago.



Lettuce rejoice because farmers' markets are bountiful in the Windy City. Most outdoor farmers markets open in May, but some start the season as early as April. Other markets don’t open…

Apartment landlords and property managers constantly find themselves asking, “How quickly should I follow up with renters who express interest in my listing?” Well, the short answer is immediately. According to an ROI study by Boston-based property management software company Buildium, the ideal…