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KEY TAKEAWAYS On-time payments rose to 84.5% in April 2026, sixth monthly gain in seven months. Annual declines persist but are easing; on-time collections are 119 bps below April 2025. Full-payment rates improved to 97.2%, the highest since May 2025. Late-payment rates remain elevated, though slightly improved and regionally varied. Independent Landlord Rental Performance Trends On-time payment rates for independent landlord rentals continued to recover in April 2026. They reached 84.5%, marking the sixth increase in seven months. Data from RentRedi, tracked by Chandan Economics, shows improving resilience across the sector. The market has steadily rebounded since its low point in... Read more
Multifamily is competitive, and operators are under constant pressure to maintain strong occupancy and online reputations. Star ratings, review counts, and rankings have...
I have to start by giving credit where it’s due. My friend Lisa Trosien has been on a tear lately on LinkedIn—calling out something our industry needs to...
Each quarter, RentCafe releases its Rental Competitiveness Report to share how markets are comparing against one another for apartment hunters nation-wide. As of...
The moment a property manager issues a denial letter, the professional relationship enters a high-stakes phase. While automated screening tools provide a necessary first...
The U.S. rental market is being shaped by cost, geography, and unequal access rather than individual preference, according to a new report from Realtor.com. Realtor.com analyzed 2024 American Community Survey data across the 100 largest metro areas and found that the rental market has split into three distinct but overlapping groups: young renters being priced out of the markets they once defined; families, disproportionately minority households, finding homeownership out of reach; and long-term renters largely locked into place, with many unable to afford where they already live. “We often hear that today’s renters are choosing to rent because they don’t want to be homeowners or... Read more
With expenses high and rent growth sluggish, apartment landlords are increasing add-on charges for renters as the Federal Trade Commission once again zeroes in on...
Residents are gaining more than a place to live at Arbor 515 in Salt Lake City. The new development—a conversion of a former office building—provides 96 affordable...
Stop “Showing” Apartments. Start “Experiencing” Them! Are your leasing agents just glorified key-holders? If your standard tour consists of...
What makes a rental property truly profitable? Setting the right rental rates is more than just picking a number; it’s a strategic balance of market trends, property...
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