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.

Single-Family Build-to-Rent Expected to Hit All-time High In 2022

Single-Family Build-to-Rent Expected to Hit All-time High In 2022

The popularity of single-family build-to-rent homes continues to grow and is expected to hit an all-time high in 2022, according to a new study from RentCafe. The pandemic has pushed renters to look for more...
Student Housing Leasing Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Levels

Student Housing Leasing Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Levels

The student-housing industry has largely recovered from the pandemic as student housing leasing has passed pre-pandemic levels despite news of decreased enrollments, according to the latest report from Yardi Matrix. The preleasing period for the...
Rent Prices Turn a Corner as Rent Growth Slows

Rent Prices Turn a Corner as Rent Growth Slows

Across the nation, rent prices fell 0.2 percent last month, representing the country’s first measurable price decline since 2020 rent growth records, according to the January report from Apartment List. Last year was a period...
Portland rents have declined 1.1 percent over the past month, according to the latest report from Apartment List.

Portland Rents Continue To Decline For Second Month

Portland rents have declined 1.1 percent over the past month, according to the latest report from Apartment List. This is the second straight month that the city has seen rent decreases after the last increase...
Multifamily Had A Record Year In 2021; What’s in Store for Rent Growth for 2022? Yardi Matrix

Multifamily Had A Record Year In 2021; What’s in Store for 2022?

Multifamily rent growth had a record year in 2021, with many factors contributing to the unprecedented growth that led to the average asking rent growing by $190 during the year, according to Yardi Matrix. Expectations...
Los Angeles Won’t Allow Rent Increases for Most Apartments Until 2023

Los Angeles Won’t Allow Rent Increases for Most Apartments Until 2023

Landlords in Los Angeles cannot increase rent on the more than 650,000 occupied and rent-stabilized apartments in the city despite rising construction-repair costs and increasing city fees. The Los Angeles Times reports that number is...
Data Shows Movers in 2021 Wanted Warm, Affordable Locations

Data Shows Movers in 2021 Wanted Warm, Affordable Locations

Florida continued to be a top destination for movers in 2021, as people sought warm weather, beaches and abundant rental properties. Those are key takeaways from the latest Magnet States Report, which analyzes moves...
Rent Growth Continues to Slow, but Demand Remains Strong

Rent Growth Continues to Slow, but Demand Remains Strong

Rent growth has continued to slowly decline, but demand remains strong and vacancy rates have stayed low, Yardi Matrix says in their November national report. The report expects conditions to continue to be favorable,...
Failed State Software For Emergency Rental Assistance Hurting Families

Failed State Software For Emergency Rental Assistance Hurting Families

Failed state software for emergency rental assistance is where legislators should focus attention as 10,000 Oregon families face housing instability. By Deborah Imse State officials continue to applaud themselves for standing up for vulnerable Oregonians amid...
Hundreds Of Bad Checks For Rent Relief Sent To Landlords, Tenants

Hundreds Of Bad Checks For Rent Relief Sent To Landlords, Tenants

Hundreds of bad checks for rent relief in Oregon were send to landlords and tenants because of an incorrect routing number on the checks, according to reports. It was unclear exactly how many rent relief...