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    SFR Rent Growth Accelerated and Expanded in First Half of 2026 Read moreSFR Rent Growth Accelerated and Expanded in First Half of 2026
    SFR Rent Growth Accelerated and Expanded in First Half of 2026
    Single-family rental (SFR) rent growth accelerated in the Northeast and Midwest, home to eight of 10 leading markets in the first half of 2026. B
    Multifamily Rent Growth Report for July 2026 Read moreMultifamily Rent Growth Report for July 2026
    Multifamily Rent Growth Report for July 2026
    Apartments.com, an industry-leading online marketplace of CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSGP), published its latest report on multifamily rent trends
    Apartment Concession Discounts Hit Record Depth in June 2026 Read moreApartment Concession Discounts Hit Record Depth in June 2026
    Apartment Concession Discounts Hit Record Depth in June 2026
    KEY TAKEAWAYS Over 16% of US stabilized apartments offered concessions in June 2026, near post-2014 highs. The average concession discount jum
    $1,500 Monthly Rent Goes Much Further In These Markets Read more$1,500 Monthly Rent Goes Much Further In These Markets
    $1,500 Monthly Rent Goes Much Further In These Markets
    A monthly rent budget of $1,500 can buy dramatically different outcomes depending on where a renter looks, according to RentCafe's ana
    The Amenity Arms Race is Over Read moreThe Amenity Arms Race is Over
    The Amenity Arms Race is Over
    Multifamily operators are quietly rethinking what amenities are for, and the math is starting to look very different. For years, the amenity playbook
    Why Renters Are Gaming the System (and What to Do About It) Read moreWhy Renters Are Gaming the System (and What to Do About It)
    Why Renters Are Gaming the System (and What to Do About It)
    Not every applicant is trying to game the system — but enough are doing it that multifamily operators have to treat fraud prevention as a core p
    Cost Segregation for Apartment Owners: A Practical Guide Read moreCost Segregation for Apartment Owners: A Practical Guide
    Cost Segregation for Apartment Owners: A Practical Guide
    Apartment owners often think of a property as one investment. For federal depreciation, however, that single purchase can contain many different asset
    How Empathy and Clear Expectations Boost Apartment Resident Retention Read moreHow Empathy and Clear Expectations Boost Apartment Resident Retention
    How Empathy and Clear Expectations Boost Apartment Resident Retention
    Empathy, transparency and consistent communication can calm renters' anxiety about their new homes and turn potential conflicts into lo
    Affordable Housing Owners Face Cash Flow Squeeze As Costs Climb Read moreAffordable Housing Owners Face Cash Flow Squeeze As Costs Climb
    Affordable Housing Owners Face Cash Flow Squeeze As Costs Climb
    Many affordable housing properties in Oregon no longer perform the way their developers planned, and the shortfall is now reaching the nonprofits that
    Why Rent is Getting Cheaper in Some Cities-But Not Yours Read moreWhy Rent is Getting Cheaper in Some Cities-But Not Yours
    Why Rent is Getting Cheaper in Some Cities-But Not Yours
    Many renters will continue to see more affordable rentals on the market through 2026, though that depends entirely on where you live—and whether
    Get the Application. RIGHT NOW! Read moreGet the Application. RIGHT NOW!
    Get the Application. RIGHT NOW!
    The Onsite Application "Special & Close Have you ever heard this from a rental prospect? "This apartment is perfect! I have to get rig
    HUD’s Assistance Animal Reset Read moreHUD’s Assistance Animal Reset
    HUD’s Assistance Animal Reset
    If there is one fair housing topic that has generated a disproportionate amount of litigation, complaints, training questions, and frustration over th

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