Seattle rents increase sharply over the past month
Seattle rents have increased 0.7 percent over the past month in August, and have increased significantly by 5.8 percent in comparison to the same time last year, according to the…
August National Rent Growth Half of July Total
August national rent growth was 0.5 percent, half the rate of growth compared to last month, according to the September report from Apartment List. The slowing of rents in August…
Apartment Construction to Reach 50-Year High
An estimated 420,000 new apartment rental units are projected to be completed this year, pushing apartment construction to an historic 50-year peak, according to a report from RentCafé. This construction…
What Attracts Renters To Smaller Multifamily Properties?
Renters living in smaller multifamily properties have lived in their units for one year longer than the average renter, and are slightly less likely to have plans to move out…
Multifamily Rent Growth Slows But Still Strong
U.S. multifamily rent growth remains strong despite a deceleration in rent growth performance as asking rents are up 12.6 percent year-over-year through July, as demand continues to exceed supply, Yardi…
Rate Hikes Alter Single-Family Strategies For Investors
The recent increase in interest rates is forcing institutions and investors to reassess growth strategies in the single-family rental market, according to a report from Yardi Matrix. “With home sales…
No Guns In My Apartments: Can A Landlord Say That And Put It In A Lease?
“No guns in my apartments” is again a point of discussion as the country struggles with gun violence in schools and other public places. How are landlords to decide whether…
Portland, Seattle Rent Growth Up As Growth Cools In July Nationally
Portland and Seattle beat the national average as nationally rents grew at 1.1 percent in July showing the continued slower rent growth that has been expected, Apartment List says in…
A Little Slower Rent Growth In July
National rents grew at 1.1 percent in July showing the continued slower rent growth that has been expected, Apartment List says in their August report. “Over the first seven months…
Analysis: Renters Increasingly Unhappy With Sky-High Rents
Renters are increasingly unhappy with sky-high rents according to a new survey and analysis of renters’ reviews, ratings and conversations on social media sites. The survey shows that sky-high rents…