Multifamily Rent Growth Remains Consistent
Multifamily rents were up a healthy 3.0 percent year-over-year in April and year-to-date, rents are up 0.8% across the U.S., according to the latest Yardi Matrix report on multifamily rent growth.
“Multifamily rents continue to...
How To Avoid A Fair Housing Claim Over Source Of Income Discrimination
Potential source of income discrimination as more and more cities and states pass these types of fair housing laws is the topic this week of the Grace Hill training tip.
By Ellen Clark
Many states and cities, including Seattle...
Mayor Says New “Renting in Seattle” Program to Provide Resources for Landlords and Renters
Seattle Mayor Jenny A. Durkan has announced the official launch of Seattle’s new “Renting in Seattle” program, a centralized resource for renters and landlords to find information, services, and help with navigating the rules...
More Than One in Five Millennials Still Live With Parents
The number of millennials age 23 to 37 living with mom or both parents has more than doubled since 2001 from 6.8 million to 14.3 million, according to a Zillow® analysisi.
Nearly 22% of American millennials...
Portland Rents Declined Moderately Over the Past Month
Portland rents declined 0.3% in April, but have been relatively flat in comparison to the same time last year, according to the latest report from Apartment List.
Currently, median rents in Portland stand at $1,130...
Seattle Among Most Sought-After Rental Markets in the U.S.
Seattle is among the most sought-after rental markets and joins Chicago, Los Angeles and Atlanta as the top markets in the United States that are the most popular among renters looking to relocate –...
Lake Oswego Mercantile Village Construction Underway
Construction has started on the Lake Oswego project called Mercantile Village, a mixed-use project of 206 apartments, parking for over 550 cars and 50,000 square feet of destination retail, according to a release from...
Return of Rent Control: New Research Shows Benefit of Decades-Old Affordable Housing Approach
As the return of rent control initiatives grow across the county, a new Columbia Business School study shows that expansion of rent control and traditional housing policies leads to greater access to affordable housing...
April Phoenix Rents Report Shows 16 Straight Months Of Rent Increases
Phoenix rents have increased 0.5% over the past month, and have increased moderately by 3.7% in comparison to the same time last year, according to the latest report from Apartment List.
Currently, median rents in...
The Changing Role of the Property Manager from Handyman to Almost An Attorney
The changing role of the property manager today requires more and more knowledge of ever-changing local city ordinances, state laws and federal rules.
By John Triplett
When Enrique Jevons started as a property manager years ago,...