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Findings reveal a clear divide in today’s resident base, separating renters into two distinct groups: those who rent out of necessity and those who rent by choice. Understanding that distinction is no longer optional. As the rental market continues to evolve, it has become central to building effective leasing and retention strategies. The Financial Reality of the Circumstantial Renter The largest segment, representing approximately 54.5% of renters, can be categorized as circumstantial. These individuals are driven primarily by financial constraints rather than preference. The study showed that a total of 43.1% report renting because they cannot afford to purchase a home or qualify... Read more
Key Takeaways On-time payments increased to 83.2% in September, extending the rebound from the summer trough. Year-over-year collections increased 91 basis...
You don’t need to live where you invest. But you do need to think differently about where you invest. Out-of-state investing used to mean finding cheap...
The Milwaukee apartment reeked of cat urine. Empty pizza boxes rose waist-high from the floor. And in a bedroom, tucked behind the door and covered in dust, hung a...
Multifamily operators are under increased pressure to retain existing residents as inventory levels rise across major markets. With more units available, renters...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Average US apartment size rose by 13 SF in 2025, reaching 910 SF nationwide, per RentCafe/Yardi Matrix data. Southern cities, especially Tallahassee, Gainesville, and Fort Myers, offer the largest new apartments, while Seattle and Portland are home to the smallest units. Developers are designing larger floor plans, signaling continued demand for more space and regional divides in apartment sizing. Southern Markets Set the Pace for Apartment Growth Apartment floor plans nationwide are expanding after a decade of shrinkage, with RentCafe reporting that the average new unit in the US reached 910 SF in 2025—a 13 SF gain from 2024. This growth is not evenly distributed:... Read more
The multifamily industry is facing a number of headwinds such as high operating costs, increased vacancy and stagnant rent growth. Property managers are leveraging...
Multifamily advertised rents saw slight growth in August, rising $2 to $1,173, according to Yardi Matrix’s latest report. Year-over-year growth accelerated to 0.4%,...
Insurance coverage gaps in rental property range from lost of rent insurance to actual cash value and replacement cost differences. A major insurance coverage gap that...
Key Takeaways On-time payments increased to 83.2% in August, reversing some of the summer softness recorded in recent months Year-over-year, on-time collections...
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