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There are plenty of reasons for the multifamily sector’s resilience. Many people are choosing to rent rather than buy a home. Mortgage interest rates are keeping some potential buyers from making the leap to homebuying. Today’s luxury apartments attract renters who want high-end amenities without the hassle of maintaining a home. Then there’s the cost of renting vs. the cost of owning a home. According to the latest research from LendingTree, renting an apartment remains cheaper than owning a home in every large metropolitan area in the United States. This ranks as one of the key reasons why demand for apartment units continues to rise. According to a LendingTree report released... Read more
New York City renters are now legally entitled to clear, accessible information about whether stabilized apartments exist in their buildings. Last week, Local Law 86,...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Build-to-rent (BTR) fills a growing need as homeownership becomes less affordable. Average US mortgage payments now exceed rents by more than 50%. BTR...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Rent concessions trends are highest in Sunbelt cities, with Phoenix leading at 54% of listings offering free rent. Oversupply of luxury apartments has...
Fannie Mae announced new ADU financing rules. Most investors missed it. The ones who didn’t? Already running numbers on properties they own. The change: Fannie...
KEY TAKEAWAYS 86% of Gen Z and millennial renters have delayed major life milestones due to rising housing costs. Renter priorities focus on essentials: in-unit laundry, pet-friendly policies, and central AC top the list. Almost half would relocate—across city, state, or country borders—for more affordable rent. More than half see Airbnb-friendly rentals as a strategy to boost income and flexibility. Affordability Reshapes Life Plans Rising housing costs in 2026 have forced renters to rethink their priorities. Apartment List did a survey of 1,000 Gen Z and millennial renters which showed that many delay key life events. Homebuying, retirement savings, and starting families are now... Read more
The national median rent fell 0.8% in December, and now stands at $1,356. This closes the book on 2025, with five consecutive months of rent declines. Based on recent...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Median asking rents continue to decline across major US cities, with some Sun Belt and Western metros seeing year-over-year drops of over 6%. The cooling...
When homeownership and home sales plummeted in 2010 in the wake of the housing market collapse, investors responded by purchasing single-family homes and renting them...
That extra bedroom in your home was once meant for guests, but for most of the year it sits empty. While it may seem convenient to have a spare room, paying for unused...
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