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Student renters make up a small but significant slice of the renter population. Compared to adults in full-time employment, students are much more likely to rent. And they can be a powerful force in rental markets with nearby colleges and universities. In the latest Apartments.com survey of prospective renters, full-time students constituted about 6 percent — or just over 1,200 respondents. While student renters have much in common with the larger renter population, they also differ in crucial ways. From what they prioritize to how they search for housing, student renters have unique needs that apartment owners and operators need to understand. Whether your properties are focused on... Read more
Key Takeaways US average multifamily rent fell by $6 to $1,750, the largest September drop since 2009 and the worst monthly decline since late 2022. A glut of new...
Apartment rents slipped for the first time since the Great Recession, signaling a cooling market driven by oversupply. Developers are pulling back—but economists warn...
When you purchase a duplex, triplex, or other investment, there is a crucial question you need to answer: “Should I live on the property?” If this is your...
After more than two years of discussion and debate, the Los Angeles City Council voted Wednesday to significantly lower annual rent increases in most of the city’s...
Imagine having a $2,400 monthly mortgage payment, but only paying $600 out of pocket. The other three bedrooms? They’re covering the rest—plus utilities, plus extra that goes straight into a next investment property fund. This isn’t fantasy—it’s house hacking for beginners, the strategy that turns your biggest expense into your first real estate investment without needing a massive down payment or years of experience. Here’s what most people don’t realize: renting rooms in your primary residence isn’t just about saving money on housing. It’s about building wealth while learning the fundamentals of being a landlord with training wheels on.... Read more
New York City homeowners can now apply to add basement, attic, and backyard apartments to their existing properties. On Tuesday, the city launched an applications...
Key Takeaways More than 1,000 tenants living in Capital Realty Group-owned properties are organizing a multi-state tenant union campaign to push for collective...
Rent Prices Dropping Across All Unit Sizes Median rent declined across units in all size categories examined by realtor.com. Studio rents dropped to $1,430 per month,...
After multifamily REITs set near-record renewal rates through the first half of the year, renters are starting to look for new options that save them money or...
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