2023 Rent Update: Midsize Markets Grow, Pandemic Boomtowns Struggle
Rents are behaving as expected so far this year, Yardi Matrix says in a special Multifamily Rent Forecast Update, with some rent deceleration happening in two geographic areas. Yardi Matrix…
Seattle Rent-Control Bill to Go to Full Council
The Seattle rent-control bill failed in committee by a vote of 3-2, but will now go before the full city council in August, according to reports at King5.com. Maximum rent,…
Multifamily Demand Remains Stable As Rent Growth Slows
Multifamily rents are rising as demand remains stable and healthy, but rent growth is slowing in some markets, Yardi Matrix says in the June National Multifamily Report. “While some markets…
HUD Charges Landlord With Discrimination Over Assistance Animal
HUD (The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) has charged a landlord and Realtor with disability discrimination over failing to lease a rental to a woman with a dog…
Entrata Acquisition Can Help Property Managers And Build Tenant Credit
Entrata has acquired Rent Dynamics to benefit property managers and residents alike, enabling an even more powerful and robust operating system to support resident-focused owners and operators, according to a…
Portland Metro Rental Housing Journal July 2023
Touch or click here to see the print edition of Portland Metro Rental Housing Journal for July 2023. This is helpful, useful information for rental property owners, property managers, landlords…
Governor Signs Revised Oregon Rent Control Law
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has signed a revised rent control law, SB 611, which caps rents and prohibits landlords from charging a rent increase annually of more than 10 percent…
HUD Makes $30 Million Available For Fair Housing Enforcement
HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) is making $30 million in funding available for fair housing enforcement to local and state partners through the Fair Housing Assistance Program…
Apartments Renting For Same Price As A Year Ago
National rent growth was flat year-over-year meaning apartments are renting for the same price as they did a year ago on average, Apartment List says in its July rent report.…
Mid-Year Report: Multifamily Faces Challenges but Demand Remains Steady
Multifamily rent growth is positive, but slowing, Yardi Matrix says in the Multifamily Mid-year Outlook report. However, challenges do lie ahead. While rent growth is positive, “the market faces challenges…