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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.

Apartment Rental Rates Declined In Many Markets For First Time Since 2017

Apartment Rental Rates Declined In Many Markets For First Time Since 2017

Apartment rental rates in a majority of small and large cities registered either minor decreases or stagnated during September, according to the latest report from RentCafe. “As part of a seasonal respite, the national average...
Multifamily Growth on Track to Continue at 3 Percent Annually

Multifamily Growth on Track to Continue at 3 Percent Annually

Multifamily growth is on track to keep its string of 3 percent full-year rent growth numbers alive, despite flat September growth, according to the latest report from Yardi Matrix. “As volatility again rears its head...
Rental Housing Deposit Alternatives Drive More Leases Survey Says

Rental Housing Deposit Alternatives Drive More Leases Survey Says

High up-front costs are preventing renters from moving into the homes they want nationwide, and many of these renters believe that lower fees are the solution for a better leasing experience, according to survey...
The Most Expensive Zip Codes For Renters In 2019

The Most Expensive Zip Codes For Renters In 2019

The most expensive zip codes for renters in 2019 are dominated by New York City, the San Francisco Bay area, Southern California and Boston, according to a new report from RentCafe. “As the peak rental...
Portland Apartment Jobs Almost 60 Percent Of All Real Estate Jobs

Portland Apartment Jobs Almost 60 Percent Of All Real Estate Jobs

Apartment jobs in the multifamily industry are almost 60 percent of all the real estate jobs in Portland, according to the latest jobs report from the National Apartment Association. Portland is among the top cities...
Rents Rise Again To $1,472 Average As Signs Stay Favorable

Rents Rise Again To $1,472 Average As Signs Stay Favorable

Multifamily rents rose in August, keeping alive a long streak of 3 percent-plus year-over-year growth, according to the latest report from Yardi Matrix. Another month, another good performance by the multifamily market in August, as...
California Passes Rent Cap Bill 0f 5 Percent

California Passes Rent Cap Bill 0f 5 Percent

California lawmakers have passed a five-percent-plus-inflation rent cap bill that will have an effect on the state’s estimated eight million renters of apartments and some rental homes. California Rent Control Bill 1482 means yearly rent...
Apartment Economy In Oregon And Washington Contributes $121 Billion Annually

Apartment Economy In Oregon And Washington Contributes $121 Billion Annually

The apartment economy in Oregon, apartments and their residents, contribute $41.4 billion each year to the state economy and support 232,000 jobs while apartments in Washington State contribute $80 billion, according to the new...
Utah Apartments And Residents Contribute $17 Billion To The Utah Economy Annually

Utah Apartments And Residents Contribute $17 Billion To The Utah Economy Annually

Utah apartments and their residents contribute $17.1 billion to the state economy annually, supporting 95,000 jobs, according to the new Hoyt Advisory Council study. Apartment demand is growing and the industry needs to keep up....
Seattle Rents Increase Again For Eighth Straight Month

Seattle Rents Increase Again For Eighth Straight Month

Seattle rents have increased again for 0.5 percent over the past month, and have increased slightly by 1.3 percent in comparison to the same time last year, according to the most recent report from...