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.

Training and knowledge of human trafficking for multifamily on-site staff teams is important and  remember to focus on situations and behaviors rather than appearances, since traffickers come from all walks of life.

The Importance of Human-Trafficking Knowledge for On-Site Teams

Training and knowledge of human trafficking for multifamily on-site staff teams is important and  remember to focus on situations and behaviors rather than appearances, since traffickers come from all walks of life. By Lori Agudo Human...
The average American renter could make the switch to an apartment with an extra bedroom for $200 per month, according to a new study from RentCafé.

What an Extra Bedroom (and Work Space) Costs Renters

The average American renter could make the switch to an apartment with an extra bedroom for $200 per month, according to a new study from RentCafé. More than half of the job holders in the...
The St. Paul City Council has rolled back key provisions of the city’s rent control ordinance, once described as the strictest in the nation.

Minnesota City Rolls Back Rent Control Rules

The St. Paul, Minnesota City Council has rolled back some key provisions of the city’s rent control ordinance, once described as the strictest in the nation. The changes are in response to a citizen-authored rent...
Apartment operators are trying to catch up with warp-speed consumer needs by optimizing apartment search and apartment shopping experience

Raising the Bar on the Apartment Search with Visual, Personalized Experiences

The apartment shopping experience is leaving apartment operators trying to catch up with warp-speed consumer needs by optimizing the apartment search and expediting the buying process. By Morgan Dzak  Modern consumers have a need for speed....
There are many reasons to consider purchasing rental properties with existing tenants in your search for properties in your area.

Guide to Purchasing Rental Properties With Existing Tenants

There are many reasons you may want to consider purchasing rental properties with existing tenants in your search for buying commercial properties in your area. By Brian Kidder Finding a property that suits your needs can...
Oregon landlords can raise rent as much as 14.6 next year under the state’s new rent-control law, but landlords are unlikely to increase rents that much.

Oregon Landlords Can Raise Rent 14.6 Percent Next Year

Oregon landlords can raise rent as much as 14.6 next year under the state’s new rent-control law, but landlords are unlikely to increase rents that much. This statewide cap applies to housing that's at least...
Kennedy Restoration at Spectrum 2022

Spectrum 2022 Is A Wrap At The Oregon Convention Center

Nice to see our friends from Kennedy Restoration at Spectrum 2022. Spectrum wrapped up Thursday, September 15, after a good day of learning and seeing our friends. See you again next year! Attendees are filtering...
Portland rents increased 0.4 percent over the past month, the seventh straight month the city has seen rent increases Apartment List reports

Portland Rents Increased Again In August

Portland rents increased 0.4 percent over the past month, the seventh straight month the city has seen rent increases, according to the September report from Apartment List. With the latest increase, Portland rents are up...
Renters are stressed and a new survey says 40 percent of renters report losing sleep while trying to find a new apartment or home to rent

Renters Are Stressed Trying to Find A Place To Live

Renters are stressed and a new survey says 40 percent of renters report losing sleep while trying to find a new apartment or home to rent with many fretting about cost, communication and competition,...
Salt Lake City rents have increased 0.7 percent over the past month, and have increased sharply by 12.4 percent in comparison to the same time last year

Salt Lake City Rents Increase Sharply Over The Past Month

Salt Lake City rents have increased 0.7 percent over the past month, and have increased sharply by 12.4 percent in comparison to the same time last year, Apartment List says in their August report. Currently,...