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If you own or manage rental property outside New York, it’s easy to assume the city’s broker-fee law has nothing to do with you. I think that’s a mistake. Real estate policies have a habit of spreading. What starts in one major market often becomes a model—or at least a talking point—for lawmakers elsewhere. New York just happened to go first, and that makes it an interesting case study. In June 2025, the city implemented the FARE Act, changing a rule that had shaped the rental market for decades. The basic idea is simple: whoever hires the broker pays the broker. Since landlords typically hire listing brokers, they’re generally responsible for the... Read more
Open almost any apartment community’s amenities page and you’ll meet the same three phrases: resort-style pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, wood-look...
After several years of record apartment construction, the multifamily market is entering a new phase as slowing deliveries begin to restore landlords’ pricing...
If you’re looking to buy property that brings in a steady income, the answer in 2026 is to focus on markets that offer a strong rent-to-price ratio for immediate...
National Rent Growth Trends National multifamily rent growth accelerated again in July, with both annual and short-term measures reaching their strongest levels in...
Renters can get an average of 703 square feet of apartment space nationwide for a $1,500 monthly budget, according to a new analysis from RentCafe. However, in nearly two-thirds of the 200 cities analyzed, renters can get even more space than the national benchmark for that budget. “With the national average apartment rent at $1,740 per month as of March and the average apartment spanning 835 square feet, a $1,500 monthly budget falls short of the national benchmark, but it can still stretch surprisingly far depending on where you look,” noted the analysis. McAllen, Texas, tops the list for the most space at 1,378 square feet for $1,500; this is enough for a three- or four-bedroom... Read more
You crushed your first deal. Bought multifamily unit in 2021. Solid cash flow. Tax benefits working beautifully. Happy. Now it’s 2026. You find an identical...
After years of tight supply and elevated rent growth, many renters now have more options—and property managers are under more pressure to compete on experience,...
CoStar and Apartments.com have released the latest update on U.S. multifamily vacancy trends, showing improving market conditions as apartment demand continues to...
KEY TAKEAWAYS US renter mobility has dropped, with only 37% expecting to move in three years—down from 57% in 2014, per New York Fed data. Mortgage affordability...
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