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The share of renters who were “just looking” or “in no hurry” in find a place peaked in 2025, according to a new report from Apartment List. Renters were taking their time because of high vacancy rates in some markets, plus soft conditions due to a surge of new multifamily units hitting the market. “Given this backdrop, it’s perhaps unsurprising that renters are increasingly taking their time and considering their options,” writes Chris Salviati, chief economist for Apartment List, in the report. The Apartment List Economics team looked at the aggregate level responses to the question: “How important is your move-in date?” Responses were collected on a 1-4... Read more
Competition in the multifamily housing market is intensifying, with new developments offering upgraded amenities, leasing incentives, and smart-home features. These...
KEY POINTS The national median rent in January was $1,353, a drop of 1.4% compared with one year ago. The national vacancy rate was 7.3% in January, a record high on...
Here are 3 steps to help deal with tenants and frozen pipes and hopefully avoid the problem in your rentals and the maintenance calls that can result this winter. No. 1...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Apartment searches increased 21% nationally from February to March 2025, reflecting post-Valentine’s relationship changes. Boston, Madison, and Austin...
Despite pockets of overbuilding and stalled or falling rents in many apartment markets across the country, 80 percent of lenders and financial intermediaries who participated in France Media’s 15th annual forecast survey indicated the multifamily sector provides the most attractive financing opportunities for lenders today. While multifamily is the clear leader of the pack in their eyes, 56 percent of respondents cited industrial as the next most attractive property type, followed by retail (48 percent), mixed-use (36 percent), hotel (20 percent) and office (16 percent). Multiple answers were allowed for this question. France Media conducted the national email survey from mid-November... Read more
A small amount of preparation early can help landlords avoid late payments, excessive complaints, property damage, and other issues that often stem from rushed or...
U.S. advertised rents slipped again in December, producing the weakest quarter in years and wiping out gains made during the first half of 2025, Yardi Matrix says in...
“So… what’s the real rent????” This question is being asked at apartment communities all across the nation, right now. Why? Because a prospect...
For nearly half of Gen Z and millennials, a suburban home with a large yard is the dream. The reality, however, is that many are stuck renting as housing costs outpace...
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