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KEY TAKEAWAYS US multifamily rent growth slowed to 1.4% year-over-year in January 2026, down from 1.6% in December. 67.6% of US metros saw monthly rent increases, while 86.8% posted positive annual rent growth. Midwest and select coastal metros showed strongest rent gains; parts of Florida and Texas remained weak. Baton Rouge, Winston, and Little Rock led monthly rent gains; North Port and Tampa were among the weakest. National Trends Show Slower Growth Multifamily rent growth continued to moderate across the US in January 2026, according to the Zillow Observed Rent Index. National rents rose 1.4% year-over-year—a further slowdown from previous months. Chandan Economics reports that... Read more
Even New York City’s affordable housing is getting too expensive for many low-income tenants, leading to a spike in eviction filings, a new report...
The U.S. rental market has officially tipped in favor of tenants and turned renter-friendly as the vacancy rate has climbed to 7.6% across the 50 largest...
Midwest apartment markets are outperforming the Sun Belt in 2026, with steady rent gains and limited new supply. Cities like Cincinnati and Minneapolis benefit from...
Notable Trends Zumper’s National Rent Index shows annual rents remain in decline, but the pace of cooling has slowed for a second straight month, suggesting that...
While early 2026 brought lower monthly housing costs and higher vacancy rates to many major metros, renters in a select few affordable, job-packed hubs are seeing the exact opposite. What’s driving the shift? Researchers at Realtor.com® say the main culprit is the influx of renters moving in from pricier cities, drawn by the lower costs. As these newcomers snap up available units, they’re inadvertently driving up prices and making those budget-friendly markets a lot less affordable for everyone else. Nationally, January marked the 29th consecutive month of annual rent declines for properties ranging from studios to two-bedrooms, with the median rent dipping 1.5% year over year,... Read more
What U.S. cities are the most profitable for multifamily investors in 2026? New research from LoopNet found that investors who are most interested in yield should...
A San Antonio real estate investor could face jail time for what federal prosecutors say was a $69.5M Ponzi scheme. Devin Ward Elder, who at one point owned a combined...
Top dog-friendly apartments nationwide understand they’re competing with single-family homes, not just other apartments, and communities that embrace pets see stronger...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Multifamily fraud investigations at Fannie Mae dropped to 12 in 2025, down from 193 in 2024. The agency confirmed 87 fraud cases in 2024 but saw none in a...
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