News And Trends

At News & Trends you will find trends in rents, real estate sales, apartment development, the economy at large and property management and investing industry matters.

Salt Lake City rents are flat month-over-month and down 2.6% year-over-year, according to the May report from Apartment List.

Salt Lake City Rents Flat In April

Salt Lake City April rents are flat month-over-month and down 2.6% year-over-year, according to the May report from Apartment List. The overall median rent in the city stands at $1,310, roughly the same as April. So...
Multifamily rents continue to rise slightly as the market absorbs the steady supply of new apartments, Yardi Matrix says in the April Report.

New Apartment Construction Steadily Being Absorbed

Multifamily rents continue to rise slightly as the market absorbs the steady supply of new apartments, Yardi Matrix says in the April National Multifamily Report. “Although rent growth remains moderate, there are plenty of encouraging...
Building code changes over the past 10 years have been the single biggest driver in increasing rental housing affordability

Building Code Changes Affecting Rental Housing Affordability

Building code changes over the past 10 years have been the single biggest driver in increasing rental housing affordability, according to a release from the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC). The NMHC conducted a survey...
The role of mapping technologies in self-service leasing is how interactive technologies have optimized many facets of leasing.

The Role of Mapping Technologies in Self-Service Leasing

The role of mapping technologies in self-service leasing and how interactive technologies have optimized many facets of leasing.  By Andrew Rhuland “Show and tell” has taken on a whole new meaning since the rapid acceleration of...
Rent prices continued to climb for the third month in a row, and while rent increases were modest and sluggish, further increases could stall

Rent Prices Continue To Climb For Third Month

Rent prices continued to climb for the third month in a row, and while rent increases were modest and sluggish, further increases could stall, Apartment List says in its May report. The rental market is...
Is surge in built-for-rent single-family homes – with corporate ownership that resembles multifamily housing - good for housing long-term?

Is Surge in Built-for-Rent Single-Family Homes Good?

The surge in built-for-rent single-family homes – many with corporate ownership that resembles multifamily housing - have experts split on the long-term housing implications of this trend, according to a report from Apartment List. “Single-family...
Rent changes should be modest for the rest of 2024 due to the imbalanced relationship between supply and demand

Rent Changes Should Be Modest For Rest Of 2024

Rent changes should be modest for the rest of 2024 due to the imbalanced relationship between supply and demand, says the rental platform Zumper in its latest National Rent Report. The report covers 100 cities nationwide,...
3 ways to take a look at your rental property portfolio if you feel stuck in your current situation as a housing provider.

3 Ways to Take a New Look at Your Property Portfolio

3 ways to take a look at your rental property portfolio if you feel stuck in your current situation as a housing provider. By Scot Aubrey Have you ever looked at your life as a housing...
To improve rent collection, it is crucial to sidestep traditional concessions and get residents on board with technologies to help.

The Changing Economy and Its Impact on Rent Collection

In the current economy with its impact on rent collection, it is crucial to sidestep traditional concessions and get residents on board with technologies that align with multiple business objectives. By Andrew Ruhland Rents are stagnant,...
The multifamily market produced encouraging rent gains in March, its strongest performance in 20 months, writes Yardi Matrix.

Multifamily Shows Good Early Rent Gains In 2024

The multifamily market produced encouraging rent gains in March, its strongest performance in 20 months, writes Yardi Matrix in the March Multifamily Report. “The market appears to be settling into normal seasonal patterns, as demand...