Single-Family Rentals, Build-to-Rent Communities and Detached Homes: What is the Difference?
The emerging single-family rentals (SFR) communities have rapidly grown in popularity, filling the void between traditional multifamily rentals and owning a home. By Brian Rodriguez Associate Managing Director of Multifamily…
Rents Increase In April But Rent Growth Is Slowing
Nationwide rents increased another 0.5 percent in April, but even as the busy season picks up, rent growth is coming in slower than in previous years, Apartment List says in…
QuadReal Property Group Improves Tour-to-Lease Rate Through AI
Its centralized leasing platform’s virtual leasing assistant informs on availability, move-in dates, pet policies, and other FAQs. By Paul Bergeron Apartment management companies in Canada are now following suit with…
As Apartment Size Shrinks, Storage-Unit Demand Grows
As apartment size shrinks in newly built apartment communities, renters are seeing a higher demand now for storage-unit space, according to a survey by StorageCafe. “As new apartment units are…
More Than 50 Percent of Millennials Now Own Homes
Millennials have finally reached a significant milestone as more than 50 percent of millennials now own their homes, according to the latest data from the Census Bureau, Apartment List writes…
Which Cities Are Most Popular with Renters?
Atlanta is the most sought-after city for renters, according to a new April renter-activity report from RentCafe. The report says “renting is now the new buying,” due to high home…
Rent Component Of Consumer Price Index Has Peaked
The new numbers showing the rent component of the consumer price increase is no longer rising is crucially important as housing costs have been a major driver of inflation, Apartment…
Some Multifamily Rent Gains Despite Economic Uncertainties
Despite a first quarter that showed little rent gains, March did come through with a slight uptick in rent gains in some markets, according to the Yardi Matrix report. “Multifamily…
Oregon Landlords Oppose Senate Bill 611
Oregon Senate Bill 611 that would restrict landlords’ ability to raise rents has plenty of opposition from landlords. Senate Bill 611 would adjust the current rent cap from 7 percent…
Second Month Of Small Rent Increases Seen In March
The national rent index increased by 0.5 percent over the course of March, the second straight monthly increase and a slight acceleration over last month’s pace, Apartment List said in…