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U.S. advertised asking rents increased $2 in August to $1,773, marking an annual improvement of 0.4 percent, 20 basis points above the 2025 figure, according to Yardi Matrix’s latest survey of 140 markets. This represented the largest growth rate in nearly a year. Single-family build-to-rent rates retained their record of $2,246, up 0.5 percent year-over-year. Gateway markets continued outperforming alongside Midwestern ones, although these metros have experienced cooling momentum. San Francisco (6.1 percent year-over-year advertised rent growth), New York (5.3 percent), Kansas City, Mo. (3.0 percent), Chicago (2.6 percent) and Twin Cities (2.4 percent) posted solid results. The... Read more
Fall Is in the Air, Is Your Property Ready? With fall in the air, sudden temperature drops and even an early snowfall can sneak up with little notice. Now is the time to...
For the second consecutive year, McKinney, Texas, has been named the best city for renters by RentCafe. In addition to McKinney, Southern cities dominated the 2026...
A new study shows that a 30-minute delay in responding to a tour request by leasing agents reduces renter engagement likelihood from 40% to just 10%. Renter interest...
Apartment deal volume softened in July, but the more useful signal for investors may be emerging beneath the month’s thin transaction data: garden-style assets...
If you’re hoping for larger floor plans, the good news is that apartment sizes have increased in 2025 compared to the previous year. More precisely, floor plans currently average 910 square feet nationwide with every unit type having gained additional living space. As apartment sizes expand, much of that growth is concentrated in Southern markets, where larger floor plans remain a defining feature. Key takeaways: The typical size of apartments in 2025 increased by 13 square feet, reaching 910 square feet. All apartment types gained additional square footage with three-bedroom apartments seeing the largest year-over-year increase at 28 square feet. Tallahassee, FL, is home to the largest... Read more
Rental property insurance costs have been rising across many markets, and landlords are starting to feel the pressure as insurance premiums cut into cash flow. Rental...
Multifamily owners are leaning harder than ever on rent and deposit concessions to protect occupancy in a tougher refinancing climate, but that strategy is quietly...
When it comes to real estate, the power of a well-maintained exterior goes far beyond appearance—it sets the tone for everything that follows. The exterior of a...
If a prospective resident, investor, owner, or customer asked AI about your company or apartment community today, would you be confident in the answer they...
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