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KEY TAKEAWAYS On-time rental payments for independent landlords rose to 83.9% in March 2026, the fifth increase in six months. Full-payment rates climbed to 96.1%, a high not seen since mid-2025. Late-payment pressure continues to ease but remains above historical norms. Western and Mountain states outperformed other regions in on-time rental performance. Consistent Improvement for Independent Rentals Chandan Economics reports that rental performance among non-institutional landlords recovered further in March 2026. The on-time payment rate increased to 83.9%, marking the fifth rise in the past six months according to Chandan Economics’ latest report. This trend continues a steady... Read more
Aging America is not just a macro theme; it is beginning to alter the way apartment demand and revenue behave across major U.S. markets, according to a recent...
The dream of scaling through single-family rentals is a mathematical trap that keeps 92% of investors trading their time for tiny checks. You’ve likely felt the...
On an extremely cold afternoon last month, several tenants said they couldn’t shower, flush the toilet or do their laundry. Building managers blamed frozen pipes...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Apartment demand and revenue are increasingly shaped by regional median age differences. Younger states like Utah, Texas, and Colorado see stronger rental...
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 Zillow. Properties owned by these accidental landlords account for more of the listed rental stock than at any time since 2022 — and the trend may not have peaked yet. 2.3% of homes listed for rent on Zillow were recently listed for sale, according to a new Zillow analysis. Only once in Zillow’s nearly six-year record has the share of “accidental landlords” been higher nationwide. Texas and Florida markets, along with Denver, Portland and Nashville, have the largest share of these accidental-landlord... Read more
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...
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...
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