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The U.S. rental market is being shaped by cost, geography, and unequal access rather than individual preference, according to a new report from Realtor.com. Realtor.com analyzed 2024 American Community Survey data across the 100 largest metro areas and found that the rental market has split into three distinct but overlapping groups: young renters being priced out of the markets they once defined; families, disproportionately minority households, finding homeownership out of reach; and long-term renters largely locked into place, with many unable to afford where they already live. “We often hear that today’s renters are choosing to rent because they don’t want to be homeowners or... Read more
Real estate investors often ask: When is the right time to sell a performing property and move into something bigger? It’s a fair question—especially when you’re...
A growing share of prime-age renters and would-be first-time buyers are not in the market at all — but rather in their childhood bedrooms. And in some states, that...
The debate over corporate landlords owning too many rental properties misses the point say many observers because more landlords is a good thing. The answer is not who...
Across the country, empty office buildings are finding a second life as apartments. At the start of 2026, 90,300 units were in the office-to-apartment pipeline, up 28%...
Long-term renting is becoming more mainstream, even as renters are raising their expectations for service and transparency, according to new research from Rently, a resident lifecycle management platform for multifamily and single-family operators. The Rently 2026 Renting by Generation Report, which is based on an online survey in January among 800 adult renters, finds younger renters place the most weight on speed, ease, and flexibility, while older renters look for predictability, stability, and support. Almost half of the respondents, 49%, said long-term renting is more acceptable today than it was a decade ago. In addition, 46% described renting as somewhat or very positive compared... Read more
If you’re chasing flawless real estate deals, you’re probably leaving the best opportunities on the table. The most successful multifamily investors...
Americans are continuing to migrate to the Sunbelt and Mountain West, according to the 2026 Apartment List Renter Migration Report. One enduring feature of the...
If you’re new to multifamily investing, one of the fastest ways to feel more confident is to understand the language investors, brokers, and lenders use every...
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