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Human trafficking is a global tragedy and a $99-million-a-year criminal enterprise in the nation with only about 1% of victims currently being rescued

As Human Trafficking Surges, Multifamily Has a Role in the Solution

If you know or suspect someone is a victim of human trafficking, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 (TTY: 711) or SMS text 233733. By Stephanie Anderson Human trafficking is a global tragedy and...
Portland rents declined 1.0% in December and are now down 5.4% year-over-year, according to the January report from Apartment List.

Portland, Metro Area Rents Continue Decline

Portland rents declined 1.0% in December and are now down 5.4% year-over-year, according to the January report from Apartment List. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,527, after falling 1.0% last...
Here are the top 10 cities to watch for rentals in 2024 in a report showing which cities attracted the highest number of online engagements

Top 10 Cities To Watch For Rentals In 2024

Here are the top 10 cities to watch for rentals in 2024 in a RentCafe.com report showing which cities attracted the highest number of online engagements on RentCafe.com in 2023, according to a new...
Multifamily rents extended their downward drop in December, falling for the fifth straight month, but finished 2023 with a slight annual gain

Multifamily Rents Sliding, But Close 2023 With Slight Annual Gain

Multifamily rents extended their downward drop in December, falling for the fifth straight month, though they finished 2023 with a slight annual gain, Yardi Matrix writes in their December 2023 Multifamily National Report. Rents are...
The rental market closed 2023 with a seasonal rent dip for the fifth straight month of negative rent growth as the nationwide median rent fell

Seasonal Rent Dip Sharper Than Usual

The rental market closed out 2023 with a seasonal rent dip for the fifth straight month of negative rent growth as the nationwide median rent fell by 0.8 percent to $1,379, Apartment List says...
Oregon auditors say they are unsure where millions of dollars of pandemic rental assistance relief money for landlords and tenants went

Oregon Unsure Where Pandemic Rental Assistance Money Went

Oregon auditors say they are unsure where millions of dollars of pandemic rental assistance relief money for landlords and tenants went, according to an audit from the secretary of state. The Oregon Housing and Community...
Multifamily demand is likely to remain healthy in 2024, though rent growth will be tested Yardi Matrix says in the 2024 Multifamily Outlook.

Multifamily Demand To Stay Positive, But Market Faces Hurdles

Multifamily demand is likely to remain healthy in 2024, though rent growth will be tested by decelerating economic growth and a rapid supply uptick in some markets, Yardi Matrix says in the 2024 U.S....
The Salt Lake City median rent fell by 0.6% over the course of December, and has now decreased by a total of 2.3% over the past 12 months

Salt Lake City Rents Dip In December

The Salt Lake City median rent fell by 0.6% over the course of December, and has now decreased by a total of 2.3% over the past 12 months, Apartment List says in their January...
Here are 7 predictions for where the rental market is headed in 2024 from economists at Apartment List as the rental market has now cooled

7 Predictions For The 2024 Rental Market

Here are 7 predictions for where the rental market is headed in 2024 from the economists at Apartment List as the once red-hot rental market of previous years has now cooled. Here is a key...
RentCafe took a look at the hottest rental markets in 2023 and while the Midwest has been getting more competitive, there was a clear winner

Where Was The Hottest Rental Market In 2023?

RentCafe took a look back at the hottest rental markets in 2023 and while the Midwest has been getting more competitive, there was a clear winner, according to a report. Miami was the hottest rental...