With Traditional Multifamily Rent Drivers Disrupted What Is The Future?
Traditional drivers of multifamily rent growth were upended during the pandemic, first as shelter-in-place policies led to massive job losses and migration, and then as the employment rebound and loosening of restrictions caused demand...
Portland’s Multifamily Sector Building a Comeback
Portland’s multifamily sector is building a comeback as construction activity stays elevated, rent development is consistent and the employment market is recouping losses, according to the Yardi Matrix June 2020 Portland report.
“Going into summer,...
Where Are The Most Competitive Rental Markets?
A look at the 100 largest markets in the U.S. shows where the most competitive rental markets are and what is driving the competition, according to research from RentCafé.
Using Yardi proprietary data, RentCafe looked...
Multifamily Rent Growth Continues To Defy Gravity
Multifamily rent growth continued its strong run in May even as year-over-year rent growth decelerated slightly to 13.9 percent. However, demand remains robust and regionally broad-based, according to Yardi Matrix in its May multifamily...
Seattle Mayor Vetoes Plan To Make Landlords Report Rent They Charge
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell has vetoed a Seattle City Council ordinance that would have required landlords twice a year to report the rent and other fees they charge for each rental.
The council can override the...
Renter Preferences Survey Report Shows The Future Is Remote Work
The 2022 renter preferences survey report shows that renters have been on the move over the past 18 months and clearly seek more space in their living arrangements.
And, more telling is that a quarter...
The Top 50 Best Cities For Renting An Apartment
RentCafe has ranked the best U.S. cities for renting an apartment in 2022, using a unique combination of 17 metrics and proprietary data, according to a release.
“In addition to what it costs to live in...
Changing the Perception of Apartment Living
The popularity of apartment living is growing with a wide variety of renters at all income levels, ages and stages of life.
By Debbie Willis
Negative perceptions about renters and landlords have been around for ages. ...
Multifamily Rents Defy Expectations And Keep Climbing
Multifamily rents have defied expectations and kept climbing as asking prices rose $15 in April, an all-time high, as weakening U.S. economic growth has not stopped multifamily rents, according to the latest Yardi Matrix...
The Green Resident Wave Is Coming Are You Ready?
The green resident wave is already bearing down on the multifamily industry as more environmentally conscious residents begin to dominate the leasing market.
By Regan Hartley
Environmental measures have faced slow adoption in the multifamily industry....