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KEY TAKEAWAYS States are introducing new rules to limit or eliminate “junk fees” in rental housing, focusing on application charges, late fees, and hidden costs. Reforms in Vermont, California, and New York restrict screening fees, mandate transparency, and require refunds in specific cases. Colorado, Oregon, and Nevada have introduced strict limits on late fees and prohibited charges for routine landlord responsibilities. As federal efforts stall, state and local governments are becoming the primary regulators of non-rent charges in multifamily housing. States Step In as Federal Action Stalls Across the country, states are responding to growing concerns over “junk fees” in... Read more
The multifamily industry will be tested in 2026 as demand is weakening due to reduced immigration and weak job growth, Yardi Matrix says in its 2026 Winter...
Landlord anxiety is rising about late rent payments and here is a new study that shows four tools that can help tenants pay on time. A new study offers data-backed...
RCKRBX, the first multifamily market intelligence platform to deliver leading-indicator, demand-side data for the built world, released the findings from its inaugural...
Last year, the U.S. birth rate dropped to an all-time low, setting off alarm bells about the nation’s long-term economic stability and social vitality. Building...
How hiring the wrong team—or ignoring routine care—can drain your profits. Maintaining a multifamily property isn’t just about patching drywall or cleaning between tenants. It’s about protecting your investment. Property maintenance, when done right, preserves value, attracts long-term tenants, and reduces liability. But when it’s done wrong—or worse, ignored—the costs can quickly multiply. Let’s break down the true cost of poor property maintenance and why working with the right team is worth every dollar. The Hidden Costs of Poor Maintenance Deferred maintenance doesn’t just look bad. It is bad—for your building, your budget, and your business. According to Fannie... Read more
Multifamily rents faltered in September, posting their weakest showing for the month in more than a decade as performance was hurt by a flood of new apartment supply and...
Fraud has long plagued the multifamily sector, but the scope and sophistication of the problem are now reaching new levels, fueled by technology and shifting consumer...
After more than two years of supply-side pressures, the rise in the nationwide multifamily vacancy rate effectively came to a halt in the second quarter of 2025....
Aging apartment buildings may not grab headlines like shiny new developments, but for multifamily investors, they’re often the real hidden goldmine. Across the U.S.,...
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