Potential Regional Multifamily Supply Overload In Key U.S. Housing Markets
Outsize multifamily deliveries and development activity in some major metros could increase vacancy rates and stagnate rent growth, according to a new report by Yardi® Matrix focusing on regional multifamily supply in some key U.S. housing...
Portland Multifamily View At Midyear 2018 And Outlook
Here is a look the Portland multifamily activity half way through 2018 and the forecast going forward.
By Greg Frick
HFO Investment Real Estate
We anticipate a lack of on-market product even though significant capital remains available...
Property Managers Challenged By Renters Thin, Limited Credit History
Property managers have a lot of balls in the air and many problems to deal with, but potential renters with thin, limited credit history is one of the bigger issues.
In a survey across all...
What Is The No. 1 Reason Renters Move?
Jobs in locations with strong economies are the main reason renters move, according to a survey of more than 10,000 renters from across the country.
Sydney Bennett, Senior Research Associate at Apartment List, said in...
Pet Friendly Companies Help Engage, Retain Employees
Employees at pet friendly companies are highly bonded to their job and more engaged in their work when employers offer pet-friendly benefits to workers, according to a new study.
The recent study by Nationwide Insurance...
Tacoma Votes To Make Landlords Give 90-Day Notice Before Evictions
The Tacoma City Council has adopted a temporary ordinance that requires property owners to give 90 days notice to tenants who are being evicted due to building demolition, renovation or change of use.
That ordinance will...
Apartment Owner Ordered To Pay $1.6 Million In Bed Bug Lawsuit
A jury has awarded a California family $1.6 million in one of the largest single bed bug lawsuit case awards ever reported against an apartment owner, according to a release.
Liliana Martinez told NBC in...
Seattle City Council Halts Online Rent Bidding Apps
The Seattle City Council in an 8-0 vote has put a moratorium on the use of rent bidding apps such as Rentberry for rental housing in Seattle until the council can study the impact...
Pets A Big Consideration In Rental Housing And Home Buying
Pets are a major consideration for both home buyers and renters with a new survey showing 81 percent of respondents say animal-related considerations play a major role when deciding on their next housing situation.
According...
Apartment Amenity Company Partners With Denver Property Manager
A boutique apartment operator in Denver and Colorado Springs, Urban Phenix, has partnered with a lifestyle apartment amenity company, Amenify, to offer different types of on-site lifestyle experiences to residents, according to a release.
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