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Tenants push for tougher rules against unfair add-on charges. Industry players argue against policies that they say could limit the ‘effective use of fees.’ Across the US, many renters are calling for national action to stem add-on charges that increase their housing costs and increase their risk of eviction. “The rental housing market is one where consumers have little power,” Farah Momin, a renter in Seattle, told the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in April. “Landlords can impose fees through take-it-or-leave-it lease terms, and the cost/disruption of moving means that tenants may absorb unfair charges rather than leave. Federal baseline protections are needed to level this... Read more
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...
KEY TAKEAWAYS US multifamily net absorption in Q2 2026 reached 124,600 units, an 8% YoY increase, according to Cushman & Wakefield. Median asking rents in the 50...
The most dangerous leasing signal word when reviewing your leasing performance is “fine.” It can show up when occupancy reads high, the lead count looks full, and...
The debate over whether to buy or rent a home continues to tilt heavily in one direction in California’s largest cities, where home prices have been largely...
Deciding which amenities to include in modern apartment buildings continues to grow in importance for multifamily developers and owners. Amenities essentially elevate multifamily properties from mere housing to socializing hubs where residents can find benefits from wellness to entertainment to hobbies and personal connections. Amenities tack on additional sums to the monthly rent renters fork over. But they may save them more in the long-run by allowing them to avoid out-of-building membership costs. Certain amenities are almost de rigueur in today’s multifamily communities. These may include any or all of the following: State-of-the-art fitness centers, Pilates studios, co-working... Read more
The tenant screening market is competitive with numerous tenant screeners (aka consumer reporting agencies or CRAs) battling for business from property managers and...
A stronger-than-usual spring leasing season has given the U.S. single-family rental market a boost, although annual rent growth remained well below last...
Multifamily completions moderated from historic highs in 2025 after a record-setting 2024. Despite the decline, large multifamily properties accounted for 59.4% of...
The data for investors is clear: National multifamily headlines are averaging out a story that isn’t average at all. Asking prices for U.S. multifamily...
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