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When homeownership and home sales plummeted in 2010 in the wake of the housing market collapse, investors responded by purchasing single-family homes and renting them out to households that could not afford to buy such homes but still desired this type of housing. Subsequently, investor-owned single-family rentals (SFRs) increased as a share of total single-family properties, and they continue to increase as a housing supply shortage and higher mortgage rates make homeownership difficult for many first-time homebuyers. This blog post summarizes economic research that has been done on the role of investor-owned SFRs in the U.S. housing market. Such research has found that the vast majority... Read more
Exploring how innovation is reshaping operations, enhancing resident experiences, and driving sustainability in multifamily housing Technology continues to evolve at an...
Today, well over half of U.S. households—between 66% and 75%—own a pet. Let’s break that down in the context of rental housing. With approximately 44.5 million...
KEY TAKEAWAYS On-time rental payments in independent landlord properties rose to 83.7% in December 2025, up 73 basis points from November. Year-over-year, on-time...
That extra bedroom in your home was once meant for guests, but for most of the year it sits empty. While it may seem convenient to have a spare room, paying for unused...
The American Dream is changing. In a world where flexibility beats fixation, the wealthy aren’t chasing full ownership — they’re chasing smarter exposure. Key Takeaways The savviest investors don’t trap themselves in one property, one market or one mortgage. They diversify and spread risk across many assets. Fractional ownership is emerging as the new blueprint for real estate wealth. Traditional ownership exposes you to illiquidity, concentration, debt dependency and operational drag. Through fractional ownership platforms, you can own slices of multiple properties and gain rental income, appreciation and tax benefits without the challenges that come with being a... Read more
The new year doesn’t just bring new gifts and new resolutions. It also brings new laws. State and local lawmakers have a lot on tap for 2026 when it comes to housing...
“You only get one chance to make a great first impression,” goes the old adage. That’s the essence of curb appeal. When someone arrives at your property, they...
As a new multifamily investor, one of the first lessons you’ll learn is this: rent growth isn’t smooth and linear. It ebbs and flows through the year. That...
Landlord anxiety is rising about late rent payments and here is a new study that shows four tools that can help tenants pay on time. A new study offers data-backed...
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