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Pet-friendliness is one of the ultimate differentiators at rental communities, and the difference is obvious the moment you walk a truly pet-inclusive property. Residents bond over their pets, often knowing the names of each other’s dogs before they know the names of their neighbors. Communities that embrace this reality benefit from stronger renewal rates, more engaged residents and an environment that feels welcoming to a wider pool of renters. But while the industry has made significant progress over the past decade, the recent 2026 State of Pets in Rental Housing Report by PetScreening shows that a gap still exists. In many cases, the level of pet-friendliness offered by rental... Read more
In a year when many big-city landlords are cutting deals to keep apartments full, a handful of smaller markets are quietly pushing rents higher — and in some cases,...
A senior is having a hard time living on their own because they can’t drive to get groceries, they need a chaperon for medical appointments, and they’re lonely where...
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...
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 strategy is running up against today’s realities. High interest rates and escalating operating costs are squeezing margins. Rent growth has slowed to near zero in many markets, a sharp reversal from double-digit increases in the post-pandemic peak. “We’re entering a period where it’s less about financial engineering and more about operations,” says Matt White, CEO of Basin Street Properties, which owns and operates more than four million square feet of office, multifamily, industrial,... Read more
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,’”...
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...
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