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There are plenty of reasons for the multifamily sector’s resilience. Many people are choosing to rent rather than buy a home. Mortgage interest rates are keeping some potential buyers from making the leap to homebuying. Today’s luxury apartments attract renters who want high-end amenities without the hassle of maintaining a home. Then there’s the cost of renting vs. the cost of owning a home. According to the latest research from LendingTree, renting an apartment remains cheaper than owning a home in every large metropolitan area in the United States. This ranks as one of the key reasons why demand for apartment units continues to rise. According to a LendingTree report released... Read more
Across much of the country, rental housing is in a very different place than it was just a couple of years ago. After a historic run-up in demand and rents, vacancies...
New York City renters are now legally entitled to clear, accessible information about whether stabilized apartments exist in their buildings. Last week, Local Law 86,...
The slippery slope of steering when customer service crosses the line in property management trying to be helpful or to “make things easier” for a prospect. In...
Multifamily still has a way to go before it can be considered healthy, especially in states where apartments have been overbuilt. CBRE’s 2026 market outlook for...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Build-to-rent (BTR) fills a growing need as homeownership becomes less affordable. Average US mortgage payments now exceed rents by more than 50%. BTR growth is focused in the Sun Belt, with over 120,000 units nationwide. Sector pipeline exceeds 90,000 units, with more expansion expected in coming years. Affordability Drives Build-to-Rent Momentum Rising home prices and mortgage rates have widened the cost gap between owning and renting to historic levels. According to RealPage, as of 2025, the average US mortgage payment tops $2,800—about 50% more than the average monthly rent of $1,900. Property taxes and insurance make up nearly a third of mortgage costs. That added... Read more
If your prospects keep telling you they are ‘still looking’ when you follow up with them, you’re not alone. My inbox is full of the same question...
A Texas-based homebuilder has received SEC approval to launch a universal payments token that allows renters to earn cryptocurrency by paying rent and related housing...
For decades, summer was the undisputed high season for movers. Families planned relocations around school schedules, fair weather made hauling boxes easier, and...
If you’re managing rental properties and feel like your leasing efforts are stuck on repeat, you’re not alone. High turnover is costly—not just in dollars but in...
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