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 rental rates for both one and two-bedrooms are up on a monthly basis for the first time in 6 months

National Rental Rates Up For First Time In 6 Months

The national rental rates for both one and two-bedrooms are up on a monthly basis for the first time in 6 months, according to a new Zumper report, which mirrors other predictions of rents...
a resource for rental housing applicants and tenants about their rights under federal laws related to tenant background checks

Tenant Background Checks and Your Rights

The Justice Department, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) jointly published a resource for rental housing applicants and tenants about their rights under...
In a research bulletin, Yardi Matrix says maturing debt of multifamily loans coming due may test the strength of the multifamily industry

Multifamily Loans Coming Due May Be a Challenge

In a multifamily research bulletin, Yardi Matrix says maturing debt of multifamily loans coming due may test the strength of the multifamily industry. Higher mortgage rates, lower property values and tightening bank credit will challenge...
ortland rents continued flat in February for the second month and prices remain down 4.5% in the city year-over-year

Portland Rents Stay Flat in February

Portland rents continued flat in February for the second month and prices remain down 4.5% in the city year-over-year, according to the March report from Apartment List. The overall median rent in the city is...
Multifamily rents are creeping up as spring approaches, and many locations saw rents rise slightly in February, according to Yardi Matrix.

Multifamily Rents Inch Up Ahead of Spring

Multifamily rents are creeping up as spring approaches, and many locations saw rents rise slightly in February, according to Yardi Matrix. Metros in the Northeast and Midwest saw gains to counteract the rent declines in...
The median rent in Salt Lake City rose by 0.3% over the course of February 2024, according to the March report from Apartment List.

Salt Lake City Rents Up Slightly In February

The median rent in Salt Lake City rose by 0.3% over the course of February, according to the March report from Apartment List. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,324, roughly the...
National rent prices finally moved up slightly in February after six months of declines, according to the March report from Apartment List.

Rent Prices Up In February After Six Months Of Declines

National rent prices finally moved up slightly in February after six months of declines, according to the March report from Apartment List. “This turnaround is in line with the rental market’s typical seasonal pattern, as...
The Federal Communications Commission is proposing to ban exclusive apartment broadband deals which force tenants to use only one provider

FCC Proposes Ban on Exclusive Broadband Deals in Apartments

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing a plan to ban exclusive broadband deals in apartments and eliminate arrangements imposed on tenants that force them to stick to a specific broadband service provider, according...
A court employee trying to serve an eviction notice and a police officer who tried to help him were shot and killed during an eviction over unpaid back taxes

Process Server, Police Officer Killed During Eviction Attempt

A court employee trying to serve an eviction notice and a police officer who tried to help him were shot and killed during an eviction over unpaid back taxes in Independence, Mo., according to...
Multifamily rents leveled off nationally as the apartment supply pipeline has counteracted ongoing strong demand, Yardi Matrix says

Strong Delivery Of New Apartments Levels Off Rents

Multifamily rents nationally have leveled off as a strong apartment supply delivery pipeline has counteracted ongoing strong demand, Yardi Matrix says in the January Multifamily Housing Report. The national average asking rent was unchanged at...