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Apartment Demand Shifts as America Ages

KEY TAKEAWAYS Apartment demand and revenue are increasingly shaped by regional median age differences. Younger states like Utah, Texas, and Colorado see stronger rental demand and lease-up momentum. Older states offer steadier cash flows through higher lease renewal rates and lower turnover costs. Investors must adapt their underwriting and operational strategies to local age profiles for reliable returns.   Demographics Reshape Apartment Demand The steady rise of the US median age—now above 39—is driving significant shifts in apartment demand and revenue models. According to Globe St, LeaseLock’s chief economist, Greg Willett reported uneven age distribution across states... Read more

A near-record number of homeowners are becoming rental property owners as accidental landlords rise when they turn their unsold properties into rentals, according to...

Artificial intelligence is quietly changing one of the most familiar parts of real estate marketing: the listing photo. Tools that once focused on basic editing now...

Yardi Matrix’s Multifamily National Report for February highlights external factors, some tied to government policy, which are working against the industry –...

In property management, first impressions are often discussed in terms of curb appeal, amenities, or the professionalism of a leasing agent. However, one of the most...

Landlords Are Being Sued More Than Ever, Pushing...

When Aron Sotnikoff got a letter from an attorney seeking a payout for an apartment tenant who slipped and fell in standing water at one of his firm’s properties, he immediately checked the security footage to review the incident. Sotnikoff, the director of risk management for development and asset management firm Time Equities, was bewildered watching the tenant walk by a puddle, then walk back up a staircase before returning to walk straight through it. “This person didn’t even have the good sense to actually fall,” said Sotnikoff, who is in charge of acquiring the insurance for the company’s 43M SF of commercial real estate. “Did I miss something? Is this for... Read more

With peak leasing season around the corner, what are renters looking for in their rental search? A new survey from Apartments.com reveals seven top takeaways for...

Demand for multifamily units continues to grow. But at the same time, a growing number of renters are struggling to afford the monthly cost of these units. Apartment...

While artificial intelligence is gaining ground in the commercial real estate world, Dallas-Fort Worth’s property management sector is focused on how the...

As the 2026 rental season approaches, renter interest is already rising in several U.S. cities, led by Cincinnati, Ohio, which ranks as the most in-demand market...