Tariffs, Rising Construction Costs Mean Trouble Ahead for Supply?
A growing pullback in multifamily development driven by rising construction costs and new tariffs on such key materials as aluminum and steel is signaling potential trouble ahead for future rental supply, according to the...
ICE Agents Seek Tenant Info, Calling It ‘Welfare Check’
Some apartment leasing offices in Oklahoma City say Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are showing up asking for tenant information, saying they are doing “welfare checks” to make sure kids are not being...
More New Completions Now Expected in 3rd Quarter
A declining but still sizable under-construction pipeline is leading to more new completions, up 2%, in the full-year 2025 and 2026 forecasts, Yardi Matrix says in a special bulletin.
“New multifamily construction starts through mid-year...
Rents Hold Steady In July: Vacancies Tick Up
National rents held steady in July as the vacancy rate hit a new peak, according to the August report from Apartment List. Rents grew month-over-month early in the year, but have now been flat...
Accidental Landlords Growing as Home Sellers Delist Properties
The number of accidental landlords is expected to grow as interest rates remain high and frustrated sellers are deciding to delist their properties and instead offer them on the rental market, according to reports.
Delistings...
Landlord Sentiment Shifts in 2025: Fewer Acquisitions, More Spending on Existing Properties
New survey results from RentRedi, including joint data from BiggerPockets, show a measurable shift in landlord priorities for 2025.
The survey shows a 14-point drop in landlords planning to buy, amid concerns over home prices...
On-Time Rent Payments Continue to Decline
The national on-time rent payments rate continues to show signs of strain for independent landlords, according to the June 2025 Chandan Economics & RentRedi report.
The report documented three consecutive months of decline, adding to a...
Demand, Supply and Uncertainty Weaken June Rent Growth
Multifamily rents maintained a tepid growth rate in June, with strong demand counterbalanced by high deliveries in the Sun Belt and ongoing uncertainty about the economy, according to Yardi Matrix in its June report.
Multifamily...
Immigration Authorities Demand Landlords Turn Over Tenant Info
Immigration authorities have issued subpoenas demanding that landlords turn over leases, rental applications, forwarding addresses, identification cards and other information on their tenants, according to the Associated Press.
Eric Teusink, an Atlanta-area real estate attorney,...
Phoenix Feels Growing Pains as Strong Supply Dominates
Strong supply continues to pressure Phoenix’s multifamily market, restraining rent growth and having an impact on occupancy, writes Yardi Matrix in its recent Phoenix Multifamily Market report.
Rents have fallen 3.1% over the past year,...