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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 the pause won’t last. Richard Lawson explores how and why. The Great Absorption For the first time since the Great Recession, U.S. apartment rents fell during the third quarter, a period typically marked by strong seasonal demand. Average apartment rents across the country dipped .28% in the quarter, slipping into negative territory after anemic rent growth through the year, according to data analytics company RealPage. Rent growth was last negative in the third quarter of 2009. Counter-intuitively, absorption rates have... Read more
How hiring the wrong team—or ignoring routine care—can drain your profits. Maintaining a multifamily property isn’t just about patching drywall or cleaning between...
Tenant renewals have quietly emerged as one of multifamily’s most powerful stabilizers this year, cushioning property income from the weaker pulse of new leasing....
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...
KEY TAKEAWAYS In some Atlanta apartment buildings, landlords say as many as 50% of rental applications are fraudulent. Nearly three-quarters of US apartment operators...
Aging apartment buildings may not grab headlines like shiny new developments, but for multifamily investors, they’re often the real hidden goldmine. Across the U.S., thousands of Class B and C properties sit in prime locations yet underperform because of dated interiors and amenities. With the right renovation strategy, these overlooked assets can be transformed into high-demand rentals—delivering stronger cash flow, higher occupancy, and substantial long-term appreciation. Why Renovations Drive Investor Returns Renovations are more than a facelift—they directly move the numbers that matter most: NOI and valuation. According to industry data, value-add renovations typically... Read more
The multifamily real estate sector stands at a pivotal moment. While headlines often focus on luxury developments and cutting-edge new constructions, the real...
Multifamily rents faltered in September, posting their weakest showing for the month in more than a decade as performance was hurt by a flood of new apartment supply and...
Modern renters expect more than just four walls and a roof. Today’s multifamily residents seek properties that enhance their lifestyle, build community connections,...
Investors often ask, is rental property a good investment? The answer isn’t the same for everyone. Rental real estate has long been a popular way to build wealth,...
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