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KEY TAKEAWAYS Multifamily rent growth in April 2026 increased 0.2% month-over-month to $1,730. Annual rent growth slowed to 0.5%, the weakest April since 2014 outside the pandemic year. All five US regions posted monthly rent gains, but year-over-year growth varied widely. Supply overhang and restrained demand continue to limit multifamily rent growth momentum. Modest Gains in Multifamily Rent Growth Businesswire reports that multifamily rent growth remained positive in April 2026, according to Apartments.com’s latest report. The national average rent climbed to $1,730, marking a 0.2% increase month-over-month and extending the streak of positive growth to five months. However, the... Read more
Resident experience is key according to a new report from property technology company AppFolio which has released its annual Renter Preferences Report, which surveyed...
Multifamily real estate investing continues to attract investors focused on building long-term wealth through income-producing assets. While many deals appear attractive...
While many renters are still on the path to homeownership, the American dream is evolving and households are adapting their aspirations with today’s financial...
Multifamily demand remains strong, yet many acquisitions fail during financing. The issue is not always the property. The breakdown often happens in underwriting, deal...
Landlord–tenant laws vary by state and locality. This checklist before a tenant moves out is general guidance; always confirm your jurisdiction’s specific security deposit, inspection, and notice requirements before acting on any deduction or claim. The move-out inspection is one of the highest-leverage moments in the rental cycle. In a single walkthrough, a landlord may need to evaluate the condition of the property, identify repairs, document damage, plan for turnover, and determine whether any security deposit deductions are appropriate. Done well, it creates a clear, fair record of the unit’s condition. Done poorly — or skipped — it leaves the landlord guessing about what... Read more
KEY TAKEAWAYS US apartment occupancy climbed to 95.2% in April 2026, marking four straight months of improvement after bottoming out at the end of 2025. Sun Belt...
In a year when many big-city landlords are cutting deals to keep apartments full, a handful of smaller markets are quietly pushing rents higher — and in some cases,...
There’s a paradox at the heart of most apartment branding: the desire to appeal to the widest possible audience creates brands that fail to connect with anyone in...
Residents satisfied with their move-in are 31% more likely to renew their leases. AppFolio (NASDAQ:APPF), the technology leader powering the future of the real estate...
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