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U.S. population growth is slowing and expected to continue declining over the next decade. At the same time, demand for multifamily rental units continues to be robust, a trend Fannie Mae predicts will continue over the long term. Can both things be true at the same time? They can, say the professionals who keep a close watch on the demographic trends shaping the multifamily industry. Shifting demographic factors—including delayed household formation, aging renters, and lifestyle-driven mobility—are redefining who rents and why. And as developers and investors grow more savvy about parsing their rental pool and technology makes it easier than ever for REITs to align their portfolios... 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...
For insurance brokers such as Danielle Lombardo over the last five years, their work connecting property owners to insurance has felt less like consulting and more...
Most multifamily real estate owners need to finance or refinance their apartment community at some point. Many utilize the small balance multifamily loan programs...
Fake move-in packages are proliferating on social media platforms like Reddit, TikTok, and Facebook, luring would-be renters into purchasing identities and...
Saving money on energy is more important than ever in uncertain economic times. As every day seems to bring surprising headlines, apartment owners, developers, and managers are investing in technologies that make their buildings more resilient and more efficient. Advances in technology have made hardware like smart thermostats, wireless sensors, and even solar panels much less expensive. Artificial intelligence (AI) systems can knit these technologies together—gathering data, remembering resident preferences, and helping owners and managers operate their communities to get the most out of every dollar. “The software systems, the connectivity, the hardware: All of these things have... Read more
An emerging cohort of affluent households is reshaping the high end of the rental market. Data shows that the number of wealthy renters earning top incomes has surged in...
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says consumers have lost millions to rental scams and that people ages 18-29 were three times more likely to report losing money than...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Student loan delinquencies among renters more than doubled between January and May 2025, jumping from 14.5% to 31.4%, according to TransUnion. Millions of...
To say that multifamily marketers are hyped about using AI to upgrade their apartment’s virtual tours would be an understatement. Attend any conference or browse...
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