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.

Portland Rents Continue Decline for 3rd Month

Portland Rents Continue Decline for 3rd Month

Portland rents continued their decline for the third month in a row after the last increase in September, according to the January report from Apartment List. Portland rents have declined 0.5 percent over the past...
5 Multifamily Investing Predictions For 2020

5 Multifamily Investing Predictions And Expectations For 2020

5 multifamily investing predictions and expectations for 2020, and the disruptions  to keep abreast of in the multifamily investing field. By Vinney Chopra and Jon Roosen The market for multifamily properties is continuously changing. In the...
The Rental Housing Decade: 12 Trends From 2010 to 2020

The Rental Housing Decade: 12 Trends From 2010 to 2020

The last 10 years have really been the rental housing decade. Let’s look back at 12 important trends that we’ve seen in the industry, and see what they show us. You may know some...
Cincinnati Landlords Must Give Renters Security-Deposit Options

Legislation May Require Landlords to Accept Security Deposit Insurance In Lieu of Cash Deposits

A growing trend around the country by local governments and state governments could require landlords to start accepting security deposit insurance instead of traditional security deposits. By Karen Marshall New legislation may soon be introduced by...
Rent Control Still Not the Solution to Housing Affordability

How Rent Control Limits Owner Profits and Maintenance in Portland, Seattle

A new rent-control modeling study that includes Portland and Seattle shows how the combined effects of limiting rents and deterring new construction work to reduce owner profitability and can limit maintenance. The National Apartment Association...
Winter Seasonal Slowdown Stalls Multifamily Rent Growth

Winter Seasonal Slowdown Stalls Multifamily Rent Growth

Rent growth and multifamily demand for housing remains strong and consistent despite a seasonally driven $3 decline in the average rent in November, according to the latest report from Yardi Matrix. Average rents fell slightly...
Large Apartment Owner Drops Facebook Marketing For Its 260 Properties

Large Apartment Owner Drops Facebook Marketing For Its 260 Properties

A Kirkland, Washington-based owner of apartment homes has decided to drop Facebook marketing its properties to better protect privacy and data for its residents and business operations, according to a release. Weidner Apartment Homes, the...
Portland Rents Decline for Second Month

Portland Rents Decline for Second Month

Portland rents have declined 0.5 percent over the past month, the second month in a row the city has seen declines, according to the latest report from Apartment List. Portland's year-over-year rent growth lags the...
Apartment purchase: Canadian Real Estate Trust Buys 2 Seattle-Area Apartment Complexes for $162 Million

Canadian Real Estate Trust Buys 2 Seattle-Area Apartment Complexes for $162 Million

A Canadian real estate trust has purchased the 366-unit Mosaic Hills Apartments in Kent for $81 million and the 336-unit Colby Creek Apartments in Everett for $81.3 million, according to a release. RISE Properties Trust,...
Salt Lake City Rents Up For Second Month In A Row

Salt Lake City Rents Up For Second Month In A Row

Salt Lake City rents have increased 0.2 percent over the past month, the second straight month that the city has seen rent increases after a decline in September, according to the latest report from...