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The national median rent increased by 0.5% in May, and now stands at $1,379. This marks the fourth straight monthly increase, as the market enters the busy summer moving season. Rent prices nationally are down 1.5% compared to one year ago. Year-over-year rent growth ticked up slightly compared to last month, but remains near the lowest levels that we’ve seen in our estimates going back to 2017. The national median rent has now fallen from its 2022 peak by a total of 4.4%. The national multifamily vacancy rate currently stands at 7.2%, down slightly from the February peak. After hitting a new record in February, the vacancy rate is now decreasing for the first time in over four... Read more
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Key Takeaways Expert insights on when to sell rental property Actionable strategies you can implement today Real examples and practical advice When to Sell Your...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO) issued an enforcement memorandum on May 22, 2026,...
Key Takeaways In expensive coastal metros, ownership is out of reach for the majority of families with young children, making renting the default for most...
Regular rental property inspections are one of the most important risk-management tools for landlords and property managers. They help protect the property, reduce liability, improve tenant relations, and preserve long-term asset value. Professional property managers and rental property owners are busy. With leasing, maintenance coordination, resident communication, and daily operations, inspections are often one of the first things pushed to the back burner. Unfortunately, skipping inspections can allow small problems to turn into larger and more expensive issues. Why Rental Property Inspections Matter Regular inspections help housing providers identify lease violations, maintenance... Read more
KEY TAKEAWAYS Apartment concessions rose to 16.9% of stabilized units in March 2026, the highest since 2014. Class C apartments led with a 21.5% concession rate,...
Multifamily operators are embracing AI quickly, but integration problems are still doing more to slow adoption than ROI concerns or staff training gaps. Leasing has...
Renters are getting a bit of relief as landlords offer more concessions — like free rent or waived fees — to fill units in a cooling market. Rent growth has slowed...
It’s safe to say that AI is no longer just a futuristic concept or a fleeting tech bubble. Beyond all the hype and debate, artificial intelligence has gone from a...
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