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.

The National Apartment Association (NAA) has announced the winners of theĀ 2024 NAA Top Employers Awards, which recognize member organizations

NAA Announces 2024 Top Employers Award Winners

The National Apartment Association (NAA) has announced the winners of theĀ 2024 NAA Top Employers Awards, which recognize member organizations that foster environments of collaboration, innovation and hard work. NAA’s Top Employers Awards pay tribute to...
What has changed in 1031 exchanges and four ways to combine seller financing with an exchange in three common structures.

Rent Growth Continues in Secondary Markets

Many midsize markets in the Midwest, Northeast and South are still experiencing strong rent growth even while new apartment construction supply continues to weigh down asking rents in pandemic boomtowns, according to Yardi Matrix’s...

Phoenix, Tucson Rents Flat Month-Over-Month

Phoenix rents are flat month-over-month and down 3.8% year-over-year, according to the May report from Apartment List. Phoenix’s rent growth over the past year has fallen behind both the state (-2.7%) and national (-0.8%) averages. Four...
Portland rents rose 0.8% in April, making the overall median rent in the city $1,549, according to the May report from Apartment List.

Portland Rents Rise in April, Decreases Over Year

Portland rents rose 0.8% in April, making the overall median rent in the city $1,549, according to the May report from Apartment List. While the median rent in Portland rose over the course of April,...
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. ā€œAlthough 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.Ā  By Andrew Rhuland ā€œShow and tellā€ 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. ā€œSingle-family...