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The year started on a promising note for apartment hunters as the national rental market has cooled off slightly, at least on paper: The U.S. competitiveness score dipped from 75.7 to 75.4. In theory, finding a place should be getting easier. But in cities like Chicago, San Francisco and Atlanta, the opposite is happening. In fact, these markets aren’t just competitive — they’re going against the national trend and getting more competitive faster than anywhere else in the country. Chicago alone saw its competitiveness score surge 9.5 points year-over-year for the largest jump of any major metro as new apartment construction has nearly evaporated. Now, nine renters compete for... Read more
Not long ago, the apartment search looked like this: open Google, type “apartments near me,” scroll through a handful of listings, and schedule a tour. That funnel...
Most multifamily marketers know the obvious fair housing violations. No one’s writing “singles only” in a listing description. But the violations that...
Trends and data in the 2026 state of pet rentals report shows pet ownership and rental cooperation are rising but challenges exist. A new survey released by PetScreening...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Rental demand slowed in late 2025, with a record number of cost-burdened households. Asking rents have flattened or declined in most regions, especially...
Key Takeaways Residential rental property earns more than 80% of its revenue from dwelling units and is used as living spaces for tenants. These properties can provide monthly cash flow and appreciate over time, making them an attractive investment option. Owners may benefit from tax advantages but face liquidity risks and management responsibilities. Engaging a property management company can mitigate landlord headaches but reduces profit margins. The IRS uses the 27.5-year MACRS schedule for depreciation on residential rental property. What Is Residential Rental Property? Residential rental property refers to a type of real estate investment where a property, such as houses,... Read more
Stop trading your time for single-family doors that barely net $200 a month. By the end of 2026, data suggests the wealth gap between residential landlords and...
When apartment websites fail to convert, the issue usually is not the community itself. More often, the site simply does not answer questions fast enough to keep a...
KEY TAKEAWAYS On-time rental payments for independent landlords rose to 83.9% in March 2026, the fifth increase in six months. Full-payment rates climbed to 96.1%, a...
Aging America is not just a macro theme; it is beginning to alter the way apartment demand and revenue behave across major U.S. markets, according to a recent...
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