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.

New numbers showing the rent component of the consumer price increase is no longer rising is crucially important as housing impacts inflation

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...
Despite a first quarter that showed little rent gains, March did come through with a slight uptick in rent gains in some markets

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 Senate Bill 611 that would restrict landlords’ ability to raise rents has plenty of opposition from landlords.

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...
Small rental properties make up 46 percent of the rental property and of these small rentals, 70 percent are owed by mom and pop landlords

10 Things To Know About Small Rental Properties

Small rental properties make up about 46 percent of rentals and of these rentals, 70 percent are owed by mom and pop landlords who typically manage the properties by themselves, according to the U.S....
Apartments.com is now offering Kuula’s real estate 360 virtual tour editor to multifamily clients with gold or higher ad package listings.

Apartments.com Partners With 360 Virtual Tours Company

Apartments.com is now offering Kuula’s real estate 360 virtual tour editor to multifamily clients with gold or higher ad package listings. Kuula,  a 360 virtual tour software company, has entered into a partnership with the...
America’s hottest rental markets are no longer in the Sunbelt states, but now in the Northeast, according to a new RentCafe calculation.

America’s Hottest Rental Markets Move North

America’s hottest rental markets are no longer in the Sunbelt states, but now in the Northeast, according to a new RentCafe calculation. “Sunbelt states have long been highly coveted renting spots, particularly during the pandemic....
5 cities where you do not want to be a landlord as many cities and all states have their own landlord-tenant acts and rules by for landlords.

5 Cities Where You Do Not Want To Be A Landlord

All states have their own landlord-tenant acts, which creates the rules by which landlords and tenants must follow. Some favor property owners, while others tilt heavily in favor of tenants so here are 5...
Portland Metro Rental Housing Journal March 2023 helpful, useful content for rental property owners, property managers, landlords and maintenance personnel

Rental Housing Journal Portland Metro March 2023

The Rental Housing Journal Portland Metro print publication for March of 2023 is now available in our new flipping book format here. Please check it out. Read how Portland's limited inventory of rentals have shown solid...
Yardi Matrix reports “no pain, no gain for multifamily in February” as national rents remained unchanged from February.

February National Multifamily Rents Unchanged–No Pain, No Gain

Yardi Matrix reports “no pain, no gain for multifamily in February” as national rents remained unchanged from February. “Moderate absorption was matched by an increase in deliveries in some metros. All eyes are on the...