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KEY TAKEAWAYS Households in expensive US metros may face decades-long waits before buying becomes more cost-effective than renting, per Zillow. Markets like San Jose and San Francisco now exceed 40 years to reach homeownership cost parity, while Midwest and Southern cities offer much shorter paths. The widening divide sustains multifamily rental demand and shapes the investment outlook for both for-sale housing and apartments. Supply Shortages Reinforce the Divide Zillow’s latest analysis sets a stark backdrop: in some US metros, the path from renter to homeowner has stretched into multi-decade territory. According to Globe St, the combined years required to save for a down payment... Read more
After years of watching the coasts and the Sun Belt set the tone, the center of the rental map has moved to the Midwest and there’s a new name at the top of the list...
The U.S. apartment market is showing stronger signs of stabilization as rent declines moderate and vacancies retreat from record highs, according to the latest data...
October 1, 2026 marked a major change in how D.C. rental housing providers can charge for and regulate pets. Pet Deposits are capped, Pet Rent is limited, and breed,...
Luxury is being judged before your leasing professional ever gets the chance to explain it. A prospect pulls into your property. She is not carrying a clipboard. She...
The multifamily industry has long operated under the assumption that turnover is largely inevitable. Residents relocate for jobs. They buy homes. Life circumstances change. While these factors certainly drive a portion of move-outs, this mindset may be holding retention rates back from reaching their full potential. New data suggests that a significant portion of resident turnover could be avoided by addressing controllable situations that impact the resident living experience. And as the average resident retention rate has taken a dip from previous years, now is an opportune time to improve efforts. According to Zego’s Resident Experience Management Report, resident retention... Read more
National dog day shows there is a gap in the rental market when “pet-friendly” does not always mean what renters think when they visit an apartment complex. More...
Multifamily operators are under increased pressure to retain existing residents as inventory levels rise across major markets. With more units available, renters...
Multifamily owners are leaning harder than ever on rent and deposit concessions to protect occupancy in a tougher refinancing climate, but that strategy is quietly...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Average US apartment size rose by 13 SF in 2025, reaching 910 SF nationwide, per RentCafe/Yardi Matrix data. Southern cities, especially Tallahassee,...
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