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Notable Trends Zumper’s National Rent Index shows annual rents remain in decline, but the pace of cooling has slowed for a second straight month, suggesting that downward pressure may be easing: the median one-bedroom rent fell 1.7% annually to $1,499, while two-bedroom rent decreased 1.4% to $1,878. San Francisco’s two-bedroom rent has overtaken New York City’s for the first time since 2023, now at $5,120, which is $50 higher than New York’s current rate. San Francisco also led the nation in annual rent growth, with one-bedroom rent up 15.6% and two-bedrooms up 21.3%. Rents across all Tennessee markets in our latest report were down across the board, led by Knoxville, where... Read more
While early 2026 brought lower monthly housing costs and higher vacancy rates to many major metros, renters in a select few affordable, job-packed hubs are seeing...
What U.S. cities are the most profitable for multifamily investors in 2026? New research from LoopNet found that investors who are most interested in yield should...
When it comes to choosing between different flooring choices, the options can be surprisingly nuanced. This is particularly true for wood flooring vs. engineered wood....
While a potential rental property could look good in person and perhaps even on paper, it’s critical to evaluate the home’s potential as an income source. So...
A disciplined reset today sets up a materially stronger cycle ahead. Here’s how 2026 is likely to unfold and where strategy, patience, and selectivity matter most. 1. National rent growth remains modest but decisively positive Advertised rents are projected to increase approximately 1–2% nationally in 2026, extending a third consecutive year of muted growth. This is not a demand failure, it’s the natural digestion phase following the 2023–2025 construction wave. As deliveries decelerate and household formation persists, the market is positioned to tighten meaningfully into 2027, setting the stage for improved pricing power. 2. Supply not demand, is the primary swing... Read more
A San Antonio real estate investor could face jail time for what federal prosecutors say was a $69.5M Ponzi scheme. Devin Ward Elder, who at one point owned a combined...
Top dog-friendly apartments nationwide understand they’re competing with single-family homes, not just other apartments, and communities that embrace pets see stronger...
There’s a particular kind of apartment marketing content flooding the internet right now. You’ve seen it. The descriptions that could be copy-pasted between...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Multifamily fraud investigations at Fannie Mae dropped to 12 in 2025, down from 193 in 2024. The agency confirmed 87 fraud cases in 2024 but saw none in a...
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