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Southern California’s rental market is costlier to the south, but landlords have more pricing power to the north. That’s a theme within my trusty spreadsheet‘s review of a Rentometer report tracking the rents landlords are seeking for three-bedroom houses in the first half of 2026 in 1,099 U.S. cities – including 163 in California. To highlight some geographical twists, the state was split into two. A broad definition of Southern California included 99 cities stretching from the Mexican border to San Luis Obispo and Ridgecrest. Northern California, for this math, was 64 cities from Redding to Tulare. Plus, to remind us how pricey California is, we also peeked at the study’s 936... Read more
Apartment market conditions tightened while debt and equity financing dynamics worsened over the past three months, according to a new survey from the National...
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...
U.S. rents are rising more quickly and fewer apartments are sitting empty, but elevated concessions show that many landlords have not yet regained meaningful...
A 1031 exchange allows investors to defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting sale proceeds into a new property of equal or greater value. Use this strategy to preserve...
What today’s renters want most in 2026 is changing the way successful landlords market and manage their rental properties. Today’s renters are looking for more than just four walls and a roof—they want homes that are comfortable, well-maintained, and supported by responsive management. Property owners who understand these expectations are better positioned to attract qualified tenants, minimize vacancy, encourage lease renewals, and maximize their return on investment. Whether you own a single rental home or a growing portfolio, knowing what renters value most can give you a competitive advantage in today’s market. 1. Well-Maintained Homes First impressions matter. Prospective... Read more
The typical U.S. asking rent rose to $1,965 in June, up 2.2% annually, according to the Zillow Observed Rent Index. 39.7% of rentals on Zillow offered a concession in...
Most investors are sitting on the sidelines right now. Retail money pulled back. Mom-and-pop investors down 6% late last year. Condo investors down...
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...
After years of debate about the future of the office, many employers now appear to have accepted that working from home – often in some hybrid configuration –...
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