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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 of construction is happening nearby. Across the 50 largest U.S. metro areas, the median asking rent fell 1.5% in June to $1,692, marking nearly three straight years of declines, according to a report released Tuesday by Realtor.com. Rent relief has followed an increase in supply, as builders spent years playing catch-up after the pandemic rent spike, but continued relief could vary greatly depending on geography, according to Jiayi Xu, an economist at the Austin-based real estate site. “Cities like Columbus, Ohio and Orlando are... Read more
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...
Data from the National Association of Realtors shows that the national median age for a first-time homebuyer is 40, the highest it’s ever been. Low housing inventory...
We tell residents they should feel at home in their community. We tell employees they’re a core part of that community. But do our day-to-day operations actually make either group feel seen, heard, or valued? It’s no secret that the landlord-tenant relationship has historically carried an adversarial tension. Landlords protect their property; tenants protect the place they call home, and those interests have not always felt aligned. That rift can exist in both residential and commercial property relationships. But what if a better relationship model could help create the sense of community we are all seeking? What if hospitality offers a way out of that inherited adversarial... Read more
A resident has been violating a community rule for months. There has been thorough documentation, staff has issued reminders, and management is finally ready to...
Southern California’s rental market is costlier to the south, but landlords have more pricing power to the north. That’s a theme within my trusty spreadsheet‘s...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Gen Z adults living at home represent latent rental demand in several US metros, with McAllen, TX, leading the list according to Chandan...
U.S. rents are rising more quickly and fewer apartments are sitting empty, but elevated concessions show that many landlords have not yet regained meaningful...
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