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After years of tight supply and elevated rent growth, many renters now have more options—and property managers are under more pressure to compete on experience, service, and trust. According to the AppFolio 2026 Renter Preferences Report, 39% of renters plan to move in the next 12 months, up from 35% last year. At the same time, national vacancy rates have reached a modern peak, and rent growth remains subdued in many markets. For multifamily operators, that combination makes retention a core performance strategy. The New Baseline for Resident Experience The report, based on a survey of 3,002 U.S.-based renters, identifies several areas where operators can better align with resident... Read more
CoStar and Apartments.com have released the latest update on U.S. multifamily vacancy trends, showing improving market conditions as apartment demand continues to...
Apartments.com, an industry-leading online marketplace of CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSGP), published its latest report on multifamily rent trends for July 2026. U.S....
KEY TAKEAWAYS Over 16% of US stabilized apartments offered concessions in June 2026, near post-2014 highs. The average concession discount jumped to 11.1%, the deepest...
Multifamily operators are quietly rethinking what amenities are for, and the math is starting to look very different. For years, the amenity playbook in multifamily was...
Not every applicant is trying to game the system — but enough are doing it that multifamily operators have to treat fraud prevention as a core part of leasing. The behavior is not random. It is driven by pressure, opportunity, and a growing ecosystem of tools and tactics that make deception easier to copy. Online applications, digital documents, and fast approval expectations have created an environment where some renters believe they can get away with cutting corners. For operators, that creates a serious problem: one bad file can introduce risk long after move-in. Why some renters take the risk There are several reasons applicants may try to game the process. Some are under... Read more
Many renters will continue to see more affordable rentals on the market through 2026, though that depends entirely on where you live—and whether a lot...
The Onsite Application “Special & Close Have you ever heard this from a rental prospect? “This apartment is perfect! I have to get right back to work,...
San Francisco’s apartment vacancy has now fallen to a 20-year low, as a scarce amount of product breaks ground and demand remains high. According to data...
If you’re looking for a rental deal, tenants can find discounts in 60% of Southern California cities. My trusty spreadsheet reviewed June’s rent report...
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