Wednesday, December 4, 2024

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.

Improved apartment connectivity has had the biggest impact on revolutionizing multifamily living to take advantage of innovative services

Apartment Connectivity: Managed WiFi Equals Greater NOI

Improved apartment connectivity has had the biggest impact on revolutionizing multifamily living to take advantage of innovative services and solutions found in today’s apartment communities. By Andrew Ruhland The multifamily industry has undergone significant changes in...
Technology has a huge impact on renter’s expectations and timely, clean communication is essential for good tenant experiences

Great Tenant Experiences Are About Timely, Clear Communication

Technology has a huge impact on renter’s expectations and timely, clean communication is essential for good tenant experiences says a new report from AppFolio. The report of more than 2,000 U.S. renters uncovers key insights...
A new survey says renters want flexible monthly payment plans, loyalty programs and help with the stress of moving.

Renters Want Flexible Payments And Loyalty Programs

A new survey says renters want flexible monthly payment plans, loyalty programs and help with the stress of moving. The RealPage survey of more than 2,000 renters showed: 98% of renters want a loyalty program...
National multifamily advertised rents rose in July on the back of the strong economy, Yardi Matrix said in the July report.

Rents Continued Up In July Due To Strong Economy

Multifamily advertised rents rose in July on the back of the strong economy, Yardi Matrix said in the July report “Job growth remained robust while inflation continued to ease, raising hope for interest rate cuts....
More property managers offered rent concessions in July as rent growth has slowed in some parts of the country

A Third of Property Managers are Offering Rent Concessions

More property managers offered rent concessions in July as rent growth has slowed in some parts of the country, new data from Zillow shows. “The share of rental listings on Zillow offering a concession — a...
A new survey has found that most single-family rental landlords are cautious in 2024 – neither bullish or bearish

In 2024, Most Single-Family Landlords are Cautious

A new survey has found that most single-family rental landlords are cautious in 2024 – neither bullish or bearish about investment, according to the data analytics company Resiclub. The survey of landlords who own at...
Many property owners and property managers are unaware of the power of social media such as user generated content and influencers to attract tenants.

Engaging User Generated Content and Influencers to Attract Tenants

Many property owners and property managers are unaware of the power of social media such as user generated content and influencers to attract tenants so here are some best practices. By Alexis Krisay The rental housing...
More than 500,000 rental units will be completed in 2024 as the U.S. sets a record in new apartment construction, RentCafe reports.

More Than 500,000 Rental Units To Be Completed In 2024

More than 500,000 rental units will be completed in 2024 as the U.S. sets a record in new apartment construction, RentCafe says in a new report. This is the first year in history the construction...
A webinar panel discusses applying artificial intelligence's (AI) best daily uses for top apartment operators and for solving “pain points.”

Top Apartment Operators Figure Out AI’s Best Daily Uses

A webinar panel discusses applying artificial intelligence's (AI) best daily uses for top apartment operators and decision-making for solving “pain points.” By Richard Berger Commercial real estate is not trailing the business world when it comes...
Rent prices continued up in July for the sixth month in a row, Apartment List says in its August report while vacancies climb

Rent Prices Continue Up For Sixth Month In A Row

Rent prices continued up in July for the sixth month in a row, Apartment List says in its August report. However, the Apartment List research team warns that rent growth is modest. “While month-over-month rent growth...