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Many renters will continue to see more affordable rentals on the market through 2026, though that depends entirely on where you live—and whether a lot of construction is happening nearby. Across the 50 largest U.S. metro areas, the median asking rent fell 1.5% in June to $1,692, marking nearly three straight years of declines, according to a report released Tuesday by Realtor.com. Rent relief has followed an increase in supply, as builders spent years playing catch-up after the pandemic rent spike, but continued relief could vary greatly depending on geography, according to Jiayi Xu, an economist at the Austin-based real estate site. “Cities like Columbus, Ohio and Orlando are... Read more
KEY TAKEAWAYS Gen Z adults living at home represent latent rental demand in several US metros, with McAllen, TX, leading the list according to Chandan...
Owning a home has long been part of the American Dream. But in the country’s 250th year, many Americans feel the goal, a milestone of adulthood and a marker of...
U.S. single-family rentals have finally hit a wall after years of steady post‑pandemic rent growth, with national asking rents slipping and pricing power...
Deciding which amenities to include in modern apartment buildings continues to grow in importance for multifamily developers and owners. Amenities essentially elevate...
Multifamily completions moderated from historic highs in 2025 after a record-setting 2024. Despite the decline, large multifamily properties accounted for 59.4% of completed multifamily units in 2025, continuing the sector’s long-term shift toward 50-plus-unit buildings. Larger does not necessarily mean taller: 60.5% of completed multifamily units were in buildings with fewer than four floors in 2025, consistent with the sustained role of lower-rise multifamily supply. Evolving housing demand and household preferences are influencing both the layout and density of new multifamily development. Utilizing data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Construction, Chandan... Read more
It’s as close as you can get to living in the clubhouse,” says Nicholle Soendker, director of residential marketing for Cordish Living, which developed several...
Summary The traditional path to homeownership is evolving, with affluent Americans increasingly choosing to rent their primary residences. This shift is driven by...
Not long ago, a residential building manager’s primary relationship with the physical condition of their property was reactive. Something broke, a resident called,...
The fundamental demographics of the U.S. apartment renter — the age and income of typical tenants — have changed dramatically in recent years. But the business...
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