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Rents are still rising nationwide, but at a slower pace than in years past. Plus, income is now growing at a faster pace and the slowdown is relieving some renters of their worst financial pressures and enabling them to pay for other necessities like groceries and gas or to build savings for down payments on a house. Even though the typical asking rent in March rose 1.8% year-over-year to $1,910. That was the slowest annual increase since 2020, according to Zillow’s March 2026 rental market report. Month-over-month, the increase was 0.5%. Single-family rents rose on an annual basis in all 50 largest metros by 2.5%, the lowest Zillow has ever recorded. However, prices fell in... Read more
A new survey of renters shows speed and ease matter the most in the renting experience at the same time long-term renting is becoming a deliberate housing strategy for...
For much of the past decade, success in multifamily real estate followed a simple formula: Buy a property with cheap debt. Raise rents. Sell. Rinse. Repeat. But that...
The national median rent increased by 0.5% in April, and now stands at $1,370. This marks the third straight monthly increase, as the market gears up for the busy...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Two-bedroom apartments posted the largest year-over-year rent decline at 1.7%. Overall multifamily rents have fallen for over 30 consecutive months...
For nearly all renters, Wi-Fi, that four-letter word, has evolved from a nice-to-have perk into a necessity. “Wi-Fi is now treated like the ‘fourth utility,’” says Taylor Jones, co-founder, president and chief technology officer of Elauwit Connection. The other three vital services, of course, are electricity, water and gas. “It is as essential as hot running water,” adds Sandy Jack, vice president of strategic relations, multifamily, at Vingcard and Nomadix, two brands that fall under parent company ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions. Jack views Wi-Fi as such for good reason. “Without it, people cannot work, learn, apply for jobs or fully participate in daily life.” A strong,... Read more
Renters make small decisions fast. Before they ask about the lease terms, before they compare the square footage, before they picture where the sofa might go, they’ve...
Stop “Showing” Apartments. Start “Experiencing” Them! Are your leasing agents just glorified key-holders? If your standard tour consists of...
Key Takeaways Miami saw the largest rent increase among major U.S. cities, with average rents rising 53% since 2020 to reach $2,645 in January. Fast-growing Sun Belt...
A new survey of renters shows speed and ease matter the most in the renting experience at the same time long-term renting is becoming a deliberate housing strategy for...
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