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.

Portland rents increased again in April for the third straight month and are up by 7.5 percent year-over-year, according to the latest report from Apartment List.

Portland Rents Increase For Third Straight Month

Portland rents increased again in April for the third straight month and are up by 7.5 percent year-over-year, according to the latest report from Apartment List. With the 0.2 percent increase in April, median rents...
National rent growth continued upward with a national index increase of 0.9 percent over the course of April, according to Apartment List.

National Rent Growth Continues Up 0.9 Percent in April

National rent growth continued upward with a national index increase of 0.9 percent over the course of April, according to the latest report from Apartment List. While rents are growing more slowly than they did...
Four Market Fundamentals That Will Affect Your Rental Properties in 2022

Four Market Fundamentals That Will Affect Your Rental Properties in 2022

Here are four market fundamentals that will impact your rental properties in 2022, from inflation to changing work patterns and more. By Joan Rohrer Founder and President, JMR Company, Inc. It has been a difficult few years...
The top photo is our friends at Rodda Paint Wednesday morning as the event gets underway. Dawn and the Rodda team excited to get back to in person events.

Back In Person At Washington Multi-Family Housing Association’s Education Conference

We are finally back live and in-person at events after several years of missing seeing our friends and associates. We were live on Wednesday, April 20, at the Washington Multi-Family Housing Association EdCon 2022...
Rent growth hit a record high for the first quarter, according to Yardi Matrix, as multifamily rents surged again in March.

Multifamily Has Strong First Quarter But Economy Concerns Remain

Rent growth hit a record high for the first quarter, according to Yardi Matrix, as multifamily rents surged again in March. However, concerns about the economy going forward show the potential for headwinds to rent...
Even though rents are growing more slowly than in 2021, national rent growth was picking up in March as rents were up 0.8 percent over the previous month, according to the latest report from Apartment List.

National Rent Growth Picking Up Steam After Winter Cooldown

Even though rents are growing more slowly than in 2021, national rent growth was picking up in March as rents were up 0.8 percent over the previous month, according to the latest report from...
The California Housing Speculation Act, AB 1771, would create a sliding scale of capital gains tax levies on anyone selling a home over a 7-year period

Watch Out, Investors! California is At It Again

By Kim Lisa Taylor We’re watching with interest and concern as Assembly Bill 1771 works its way through the California Legislature. Dubbed "The California Housing Speculation Act," the bill would create a sliding scale of...
How Much Apartment Space Can a Tenant Get for $1,500 a Month?

How Much Apartment Space Can a Tenant Get for $1,500 a Month?

Cities in the South and Midwest offer tenants the most apartment space for the money, with Wichita, Kansas leading the list of cities where you can rent the largest apartments on a budget of...
What is real estate syndication - a way to invest in real estate as a passive investor.

What is Real Estate Syndication?

What is real estate syndication - a way to invest in real estate as a passive investor. By Kim Lisa Taylor, Esq. If you have a self-directed IRA or substantial investment funds, you probably have considered...
Strong Occupancy Growth Continues To Boost Multifamily

Strong Occupancy Growth Continues To Boost Multifamily

Strong occupancy growth continued to boost multifamily in February as the market defied expectations, according to the latest report from Yardi Matrix. “Multifamily demand remained strong in February, as the industry prepares to enter the...