Multifamily Awaits September Fed Rate Cut
Multifamily is awaiting the news of the September rate cut with “hope that lower rates will break the logjam in the transactions market and spur refinancing activity,” Yardi Matrix says in the August report.
However,...
Consumer Bureau Targets Rental Debt Collection, Junk Fees
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has received more than 1,700 complaints about rental-debt collection, according to a new report, and has been taking action against debt collectors.
The report says that in the United...
Slight Decrease In Rents In August
National rents fell 0.1% in August signaling the end of the rental market’s typical busy season, according to the September report from Apartment List.
The median national rent is now $1,412. In August, 59 of...
New Freddie, Fannie Tenant Protections For Multifamily Properties
Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae have announced new tenant protections for residents in multifamily properties with mortgages backed by the two Government-Sponsored Enterprises (GSEs), according to a release from the Federal Housing Finance Agency...
Apartment Connectivity: Managed WiFi Equals Greater NOI
Improved apartment connectivity has had the biggest impact on revolutionizing multifamily living to take advantage of innovative services and solutions found in today’s apartment communities.
By Andrew Ruhland
The multifamily industry has undergone significant changes in...
Great Tenant Experiences Are About Timely, Clear Communication
Technology has a huge impact on renter’s expectations and timely, clean communication is essential for good tenant experiences says a new report from AppFolio.
The report of more than 2,000 U.S. renters uncovers key insights...
Renters Want Flexible Payments And Loyalty Programs
A new survey says renters want flexible monthly payment plans, loyalty programs and help with the stress of moving.
The RealPage survey of more than 2,000 renters showed:
98% of renters want a loyalty program...
Rents Continued Up In July Due To Strong Economy
Multifamily advertised rents rose in July on the back of the strong economy, Yardi Matrix said in the July report
“Job growth remained robust while inflation continued to ease, raising hope for interest rate cuts....
A Third of Property Managers are Offering Rent Concessions
More property managers offered rent concessions in July as rent growth has slowed in some parts of the country, new data from Zillow shows.
“The share of rental listings on Zillow offering a concession — a...
In 2024, Most Single-Family Landlords are Cautious
A new survey has found that most single-family rental landlords are cautious in 2024 – neither bullish or bearish about investment, according to the data analytics company Resiclub.
The survey of landlords who own at...