Single-Family Rentals, Build-to-Rent Communities and Detached Homes: What is the Difference?
The emerging single-family rentals (SFR) communities have rapidly grown in popularity, filling the void between traditional multifamily rentals and owning a home.
By Brian Rodriguez
Associate Managing Director of Multifamily Investments
A common misconception within the real...
Rents Increase In April But Rent Growth Is Slowing
Nationwide rents increased another 0.5 percent in April, but even as the busy season picks up, rent growth is coming in slower than in previous years, Apartment List says in their May report.
“When prices...
7 Rental Market Trends To Watch In 2023
Buildium writes about the 7 rental market trends for 2023 the company is seeing in its annual property management and industry report and analyses from leading real estate sources in the industry.
The company reports...
As Apartment Size Shrinks, Storage-Unit Demand Grows
As apartment size shrinks in newly built apartment communities, renters are seeing a higher demand now for storage-unit space, according to a survey by StorageCafe.
“As new apartment units are mostly built in large-scale communities, living...
More Than 50 Percent of Millennials Now Own Homes
Millennials have finally reached a significant milestone as more than 50 percent of millennials now own their homes, according to the latest data from the Census Bureau, Apartment List writes in the fourth installment...
Which Cities Are Most Popular with Renters?
Atlanta is the most sought-after city for renters, according to a new April renter-activity report from RentCafe.
The report says “renting is now the new buying,” due to high home prices. Also, the spring season...
Rent Component Of Consumer Price Index Has Peaked
The new numbers showing the rent component of the consumer price increase is no longer rising is crucially important as housing costs have been a major driver of inflation, Apartment List economists say in...
Some Multifamily Rent Gains Despite Economic Uncertainties
Despite a first quarter that showed little rent gains, March did come through with a slight uptick in rent gains in some markets, according to the Yardi Matrix report.
“Multifamily demand held up well despite...
Second Month Of Small Rent Increases Seen In March
The national rent index increased by 0.5 percent over the course of March, the second straight monthly increase and a slight acceleration over last month’s pace, Apartment List said in their April report.
The report...
Oregon Landlords Oppose Senate Bill 611
Oregon Senate Bill 611 that would restrict landlords’ ability to raise rents has plenty of opposition from landlords.
Senate Bill 611 would adjust the current rent cap from 7 percent plus consumer price (CPI) index to...