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Zillow’s latest ranking of top markets for new college graduates points to a quiet but meaningful shift in the apartment business: landlords in many Sunbelt and Western metros are leaning on concessions to win over young renters just as they enter the workforce. For owners and developers, that means the class of 2026 is stepping into some of the most renter-friendly conditions in years, even in markets known for strong job and population growth. Zillow’s annual winners list this year reveals at least one thing in common — a high share of rentals offering concessions that help new grads stretch their paychecks further. “The class of 2026 is entering... Read more
The first full day at the National Apartment Association’s 2026 Apartmentalize conference highlighted a familiar tension for owners and operators. Demand is still...
Evicting a resident is always a stressful operational hurdle, but when that resident has a disability, the professional stakes go through the roof. Property managers...
Two apartment communities can offer nearly identical floor plans, pricing, and amenities, yet one consistently attracts stronger prospects, leases faster, and builds...
Multifamily owners heading into prime leasing season are not getting the cycle they wanted. They are, however, getting the one they need. Robust apartment demand is...
Multifamily property owners are battling rising vacancy rates. According to the AppFolio 2026 Renter Preferences Report, 55% of property managers say that vacancy is their top threat—and it’s not an imagined fear. CBRE forecasts softening rental demand this year in response to a weak labor market. Renewals are increasingly becoming a priority to preserve rent rolls. It may come down to resident experience, says Adam Feinstein, SVP of product at AppFolio. A good resident experience supports lease renewals, makes residents happier, and drives operational efficiencies for property managers. Lease Renewals Matter Most Existing residents are a valuable asset, and... Read more
Each quarter, RentCafe utilizes its search data find out where in the U.S. apartments are being hunted the most by prospective renters. This summer season, the West...
June saw another month of rent increases as the national median rent ticked up by 0.4 percent in June, increasing for the fifth consecutive month, according to the July...
Student housing is one of the most reliably high-performing asset classes in multifamily real estate. Estimated occupancy for the 2025 to 2026 academic year reached...
KEY TAKEAWAYS US apartment occupancy reached 95.5% in May 2026, extending a five-month recovery that has lifted occupancy 90 basis points since year-end 2025. Rent...
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