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The national median rent increased by 0.5% in May, and now stands at $1,379. This marks the fourth straight monthly increase, as the market enters the busy summer moving season. Rent prices nationally are down 1.5% compared to one year ago. Year-over-year rent growth ticked up slightly compared to last month, but remains near the lowest levels that we’ve seen in our estimates going back to 2017. The national median rent has now fallen from its 2022 peak by a total of 4.4%. The national multifamily vacancy rate currently stands at 7.2%, down slightly from the February peak. After hitting a new record in February, the vacancy rate is now decreasing for the first time in over four... Read more
What Happened: Consumer prices rose 0.5% month-over-month in May, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, easing slightly from a 0.6% gain in April. On a 12-month...
With leasing traffic peaking and residents spending more time outside, curb appeal, comfort, and daily upkeep can make or break the experience—turning simple...
More tenants living in New York City’s least expensive housing units aren’t paying their rent — a trend that risks further destabilizing the city’s...
Zillow’s latest ranking of top markets for new college graduates points to a quiet but meaningful shift in the apartment business: landlords in many Sunbelt...
KEY TAKEAWAYS The West became the most popular region for apartment hunters in Q1 2026, placing 11 cities in RentCafe’s top 30 renter demand rankings. Minneapolis ranked as the most sought-after rental market, while Miami surged 24 spots to enter the top five for the first time. Growing renter interest is spreading beyond traditional gateway markets into secondary cities benefiting from affordability, job growth, and hybrid work trends. According to RentCafe’s Q1 2026 Renter Engagement Tracker, the West has become the country’s most sought-after region for apartment hunters, marking the first time in more than a year that it has outperformed both the South and Midwest. The... Read more
Most homeowners only think about their home’s systems when something goes wrong. The boiler breaks down during the coldest week of January. The electrics trip...
Introduction: Why Small Multifamily Investors Are Focusing on Tax Strategy in 2026 Real estate investors are no longer evaluating deals solely on cap rates, rent growth,...
Silent stress is building in the multifamily market and you’d be hard‑pressed to see it in the usual numbers. On paper, rents look solid and buildings are...
Key Takeaways Expert insights on rental property accounting guide Actionable strategies you can implement today Real examples and practical advice Rental...
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