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Despite pockets of overbuilding and stalled or falling rents in many apartment markets across the country, 80 percent of lenders and financial intermediaries who participated in France Media’s 15th annual forecast survey indicated the multifamily sector provides the most attractive financing opportunities for lenders today. While multifamily is the clear leader of the pack in their eyes, 56 percent of respondents cited industrial as the next most attractive property type, followed by retail (48 percent), mixed-use (36 percent), hotel (20 percent) and office (16 percent). Multiple answers were allowed for this question. France Media conducted the national email survey from mid-November... Read more
A small amount of preparation early can help landlords avoid late payments, excessive complaints, property damage, and other issues that often stem from rushed or...
U.S. advertised rents slipped again in December, producing the weakest quarter in years and wiping out gains made during the first half of 2025, Yardi Matrix says in...
“So… what’s the real rent????” This question is being asked at apartment communities all across the nation, right now. Why? Because a prospect...
For nearly half of Gen Z and millennials, a suburban home with a large yard is the dream. The reality, however, is that many are stuck renting as housing costs outpace...
Roughly 1 in 3 renter-occupied housing units in America are in large multifamily buildings, the highest share in records dating to 2011, according to a Redfin report. Large multifamily buildings are defined in the study as having 20 units or more. The results demonstrate the impact of 15 years of heavy multifamily development while single-family inventory has grown at a more measured pace. Single-family homes made up 31% of rentals, their lowest share on record. Redfin’s report is based on its analysis of Census Bureau data through 2024, the most recent year for which data was available when Redfin conducted the survey. Construction of multifamily housing and single-family homes... Read more
There’s a pattern happening across multifamily marketing right now that’s costing communities residents—and most don’t even realize it’s...
Multifamily needs to embrace the fact that we are in a new era of online reputation. After a decade and a half focused on driving reviews to achieve high star ratings...
The share of renters who were “just looking” or “in no hurry” in find a place peaked in 2025, according to a new report from Apartment List. Renters were...
The U.S. apartment market faces its share of challenges in 2026, but several tailwinds could help support demand, according to a RealPage report. While an upside...
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