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The year started on a promising note for apartment hunters as the national rental market has cooled off slightly, at least on paper: The U.S. competitiveness score dipped from 75.7 to 75.4. In theory, finding a place should be getting easier. But in cities like Chicago, San Francisco and Atlanta, the opposite is happening. In fact, these markets aren’t just competitive — they’re going against the national trend and getting more competitive faster than anywhere else in the country. Chicago alone saw its competitiveness score surge 9.5 points year-over-year for the largest jump of any major metro as new apartment construction has nearly evaporated. Now, nine renters compete for... Read more
Not long ago, the apartment search looked like this: open Google, type “apartments near me,” scroll through a handful of listings, and schedule a tour. That funnel...
When most people think of maintenance, they probably think about wrenches, drills and screwdrivers, not cutting-edge digital technologies. But when it comes to...
Trends and data in the 2026 state of pet rentals report shows pet ownership and rental cooperation are rising but challenges exist. A new survey released by PetScreening...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Rental demand slowed in late 2025, with a record number of cost-burdened households. Asking rents have flattened or declined in most regions, especially...
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...
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