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    Renters Gain Breathing Room as Slower Price Growth Trims Monthly Housing Costs Read moreRenters Gain Breathing Room as Slower Price Growth Trims Monthly Housing Costs
    Renters Gain Breathing Room as Slower Price Growth Trims Monthly Housing Costs
    Rents are still rising nationwide, but at a slower pace than in years past. Plus, income is now growing at a faster pace and the slowdown is relie
    How to Analyze Deals That Produce Consistent Cash Flow Read moreHow to Analyze Deals That Produce Consistent Cash Flow
    How to Analyze Deals That Produce Consistent Cash Flow
    Multifamily real estate investing continues to attract investors focused on building long-term wealth through income-producing assets. While many deal
    Speed And Ease Matter Most In The Renting Experience Read moreSpeed And Ease Matter Most In The Renting Experience
    Speed And Ease Matter Most In The Renting Experience
    A new survey of renters shows speed and ease matter the most in the renting experience at the same time long-term renting is becoming a deliberate h
    Independent Landlord Rental Performance Finds Its Footing Read moreIndependent Landlord Rental Performance Finds Its Footing
    Independent Landlord Rental Performance Finds Its Footing
    KEY TAKEAWAYS On-time payments rose to 84.5% in April 2026, sixth monthly gain in seven months. Annual declines persist but are easing; on-tim
    Preliminary Analysis: Eviction Filing Patterns in 2025 Read morePreliminary Analysis: Eviction Filing Patterns in 2025
    Preliminary Analysis: Eviction Filing Patterns in 2025
    The above graphic shows eviction filings for sites we track, relative to their historical baseline. Arrows pointing up show sites with above baseline
    Stop Letting “AI” Be a Meaningless Word Read moreStop Letting “AI” Be a Meaningless Word
    Stop Letting “AI” Be a Meaningless Word
    I've been around long enough to watch entire technology cycles play out. From the early days of automated rent setting, through the BI revolution
    The Battle Against Leaks Read moreThe Battle Against Leaks
    The Battle Against Leaks
    Keeping a building dry is both an interior and exterior challenge. All buildings, regardless of materials and construction, are at risk of water inf
    Renters Gain Over $2,300 in Relief as Rent Growth Hits Slowest Pace Since 2020 Read moreRenters Gain Over $2,300 in Relief as Rent Growth Hits Slowest Pace Since 2020
    Renters Gain Over $2,300 in Relief as Rent Growth Hits Slowest Pace Since 2020
    Incomes are rising faster than rents nationwide, putting an extra $193 a month back in renters' pockets The typical U.S. asking rent was $1,9
    How Multifamily Operators Are Creating Value in a Tough Market Read moreHow Multifamily Operators Are Creating Value in a Tough Market
    How Multifamily Operators Are Creating Value in a Tough Market
    For much of the past decade, success in multifamily real estate followed a simple formula: Buy a property with cheap debt. Raise rents. Sell. Rins
    The 1% Rule in Real Estate: Useful Shortcut or Misleading Metric? Read moreThe 1% Rule in Real Estate: Useful Shortcut or Misleading Metric?
    The 1% Rule in Real Estate: Useful Shortcut or Misleading Metric?
    If you’ve ever evaluated a multifamily real estate, you’ve likely come across the “1% rule.” It’s often presented as a quick way to decide w
    Liability Insurance Costs Surge for Landlords Nationwide Read moreLiability Insurance Costs Surge for Landlords Nationwide
    Liability Insurance Costs Surge for Landlords Nationwide
    KEY TAKEAWAYS Liability insurance premiums for landlords have surged, with some quadrupling since 2020. Rising litigation, larger jury awards,
    Why Residents’ Voices Are Your Best Renewal Asset Read moreWhy Residents’ Voices Are Your Best Renewal Asset
    Why Residents’ Voices Are Your Best Renewal Asset
    Multifamily is competitive, and operators are under constant pressure to maintain strong occupancy and online reputations. Star ratings, review counts

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