Sunday, November 3, 2024

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.

Rent Prices Rising Faster Than IT Wages Even in Tech Hubs

Rent Prices Rising Faster Than IT Wages Even in Tech Hubs

Most people think of tech jobs as providing nice high salaries, but in many tech hubs rent prices are rising even faster than the tech salaries may be able to support, according to new...
Multifamily Growth Shows No Signs of Slowing, New Report Says

Multifamily Growth Shows No Signs of Slowing, New Report Says

The multifamily market is entering the time of year when rent growth typically occurs and there is no indication of any slowing in the market, according to Yardi Matrix’s latest report. “Our latest multifamily national...
Legislation Changing in Many States to Make Them Less Landlord-Friendly

Legislation Changing in Many States to Make Them Less Landlord-Friendly

Legislation recently passed or pending in many states is making them more tenant-friendly and less landlord-friendly, according to some new research by RentCafe. With Oregon passing a first-in-the nation rent-control bill, and Washington State considering...
Seattle Rents Increase Moderately Over The Past Month

Seattle Rents Increase Moderately Over The Past Month

Seattle rents have increased 0.3% over the past month, and have increased marginally by 0.6% in comparison to the same time last year, according to a new report from Apartment List. Currently, median rents in...
More than 8,000 jobs were available across the country during February, according to the latest apartment jobs report from the National Apartment Association

Leasing Consultants In Demand In Latest Apartment Jobs Report

More than 8,000 jobs were available across the country during February, according to the latest apartment jobs report from the National Apartment Association (NAA). Apartment jobs represented 36.8 percent of all the real estate sector...
Portland Rents Increased Significantly Over the Past Month

Portland Rents Increased Significantly Over the Past Month

Portland rents have increased 0.4% over the past month, but are down slightly by 0.3% in comparison to the same time last year, according to a new report from Apartment List. Currently, median rents in...
Renters Over 60 Grew By 43 Percent Over The Past Decade

Renters Over 60 Grew By 43 Percent Over The Past Decade

Renters over 60 now represent the third largest group of renter households at 22 percent, according to new research from RentCafé. And the trend is expected to increase. as renters over 60 are the fastest-growing...
Ask Landlord Hank: What Should We Do About A Hoarder?

Did You Know Hoarding Is A Disability Protected By Fair Housing?

Hoarding is a disability protected by Fair Housing Laws so the Grace Hill training tip this week focuses on this issue to help landlords who encounter this problem with tenants. By Ellen Clark People with a...

Apartment Water Conservation Focuses On Toilets For These Brothers

Apartment water conservation – which provides a quick return on investment for apartment owners and property managers – is the passion of two brothers who have become the toilet “property brothers” of the multifamily industry. By...
Governor Extends Oregon Foreclosure Moratorium to End Of The Year

Governor Kate Brown Signs Landmark Oregon Rent Control Bill

Governor Kate Brown has signed a landmark first-in-the-nation rent-control bill, SB 608, which she said which provides protections for renters related to no-cause evictions and rent increases. “This legislation will provide some immediate relief to...