Top 4 Uncertainties Facing the Rental Housing Industry
The top four uncertainties facing the rental housing industry are set out in a new in-depth study by the National Apartment Association (NAA) that shows how operators across the country are navigating them.
The apartment...
Fix And Flip Real Estate Investors Pull Back
Fix and flip real estate investors are pulling back amid high interest rates and a fast-shrinking labor market are taking their toll on the fix-and-flip housing market, Diana Orlick, senior real estate correspondent, writes...
Washington Rent Control Enforcement Makes Landlords Return Rent Increases
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown has entered into eight resolutions with landlords across the state in the first enforcement action under Washington’s new rent control law, according to a release.
The landlords — with properties...
Tariffs, Rising Construction Costs Mean Trouble Ahead for Supply?
A growing pullback in multifamily development driven by rising construction costs and new tariffs on such key materials as aluminum and steel is signaling potential trouble ahead for future rental supply, according to the...
ICE Agents Seek Tenant Info, Calling It ‘Welfare Check’
Some apartment leasing offices in Oklahoma City say Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents are showing up asking for tenant information, saying they are doing “welfare checks” to make sure kids are not being...
More New Completions Now Expected in 3rd Quarter
A declining but still sizable under-construction pipeline is leading to more new completions, up 2%, in the full-year 2025 and 2026 forecasts, Yardi Matrix says in a special bulletin.
“New multifamily construction starts through mid-year...
Rents Hold Steady In July: Vacancies Tick Up
National rents held steady in July as the vacancy rate hit a new peak, according to the August report from Apartment List. Rents grew month-over-month early in the year, but have now been flat...
Accidental Landlords Growing as Home Sellers Delist Properties
The number of accidental landlords is expected to grow as interest rates remain high and frustrated sellers are deciding to delist their properties and instead offer them on the rental market, according to reports.
Delistings...
Landlord Sentiment Shifts in 2025: Fewer Acquisitions, More Spending on Existing Properties
New survey results from RentRedi, including joint data from BiggerPockets, show a measurable shift in landlord priorities for 2025.
The survey shows a 14-point drop in landlords planning to buy, amid concerns over home prices...
On-Time Rent Payments Continue to Decline
The national on-time rent payments rate continues to show signs of strain for independent landlords, according to the June 2025 Chandan Economics & RentRedi report.
The report documented three consecutive months of decline, adding to a...