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    Renters Call for Action to Combat ‘Take it or Leave It’ Apartment Fees Read moreRenters Call for Action to Combat ‘Take it or Leave It’ Apartment Fees
    Renters Call for Action to Combat ‘Take it or Leave It’ Apartment Fees
    Tenants push for tougher rules against unfair add-on charges. Industry players argue against policies that they say could limit the ‘effective use o
    Single‑Family Rents Post First Sustained Decline Since Pandemic Read moreSingle‑Family Rents Post First Sustained Decline Since Pandemic
    Single‑Family Rents Post First Sustained Decline Since Pandemic
    U.S. single-family rentals have finally hit a wall after years of steady post‑pandemic rent growth, with national asking rents slipping an
    Multifamily Net Absorption Hits 25-Year High as Rents Fall Read moreMultifamily Net Absorption Hits 25-Year High as Rents Fall
    Multifamily Net Absorption Hits 25-Year High as Rents Fall
    KEY TAKEAWAYS US multifamily net absorption in Q2 2026 reached 124,600 units, an 8% YoY increase, according to Cushman & Wakefield. Median
    Why “We’re Doing Fine” Is The Most Dangerous Leasing Signal Read moreWhy “We’re Doing Fine” Is The Most Dangerous Leasing Signal
    Why “We’re Doing Fine” Is The Most Dangerous Leasing Signal
    The most dangerous leasing signal word when reviewing your leasing performance is “fine.” It can show up when occupancy reads high, the lead count
    Renting Beats Buying in Many California Cities Read moreRenting Beats Buying in Many California Cities
    Renting Beats Buying in Many California Cities
    The debate over whether to buy or rent a home continues to tilt heavily in one direction in California’s largest cities, where home prices have be
    Factors Driving Modern Multifamily Amenity Decisions Read moreFactors Driving Modern Multifamily Amenity Decisions
    Factors Driving Modern Multifamily Amenity Decisions
    Deciding which amenities to include in modern apartment buildings continues to grow in importance for multifamily developers and owners. Amenities ess
    Eviction Postcard Campaign Sparks $1.625M FCRA Settlement Read moreEviction Postcard Campaign Sparks $1.625M FCRA Settlement
    Eviction Postcard Campaign Sparks $1.625M FCRA Settlement
    The tenant screening market is competitive with numerous tenant screeners (aka consumer reporting agencies or CRAs) battling for business from propert
    Spring Leasing Season Gives Single-Family Rents Fresh Momentum Read moreSpring Leasing Season Gives Single-Family Rents Fresh Momentum
    Spring Leasing Season Gives Single-Family Rents Fresh Momentum
    A stronger-than-usual spring leasing season has given the U.S. single-family rental market a boost, although annual rent growth remained wel
    Multifamily Completions Shift to Larger, Lower-Rise Properties Read moreMultifamily Completions Shift to Larger, Lower-Rise Properties
    Multifamily Completions Shift to Larger, Lower-Rise Properties
    Multifamily completions moderated from historic highs in 2025 after a record-setting 2024. Despite the decline, large multifamily properties acco
    The Multifamily Market Is Splitting in Two Read moreThe Multifamily Market Is Splitting in Two
    The Multifamily Market Is Splitting in Two
    The data for investors is clear: National multifamily headlines are averaging out a story that isn't average at all. Asking prices for U.S. m
    Austin, San Jose Top Multifamily Momentum as Demand Rebounds Read moreAustin, San Jose Top Multifamily Momentum as Demand Rebounds
    Austin, San Jose Top Multifamily Momentum as Demand Rebounds
    KEY TAKEAWAYS Austin and San Jose lead Apartments.com and CoStar’s US multifamily market momentum index for year-over-year improvement as of Q
    Mid-Year 2026 U.S. Single-Family Rental Market Report Read moreMid-Year 2026 U.S. Single-Family Rental Market Report
    Mid-Year 2026 U.S. Single-Family Rental Market Report
    National single-family rents declined 1.6% year over year during the first half of 2026, marking the first sustained national slowdown since the pos

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