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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.

Keep pets safe inside July 4 as more pets go missing around the 4th so here are tips, resources and why microchipping is important.

Keep Pets Safe July 4:Tips, Resources, Importance of Microchipping

Keep pets safe this July 4 inside your rental housing as unfortunately more pets go missing around the Fourth of July than any other time of the year so here are tips, resources and...
Salt Lake City Rents were up 0.9% in June, according to the July report from Apartment List while down 3.8% year-over-year.

Salt Lake City Rents Up 0.9% In June

Salt Lake City Rents were up 0.9% in June, according to the July report from Apartment List. The overall median rent in the city stands at $1,284. Prices remain down 3.8% year-over-year. Salt Lake City rent...
Strong multifamily performance for the second half of 2025 depends on whether robust apartment supply will be met by renter demand,

Will Robust Supply Be Met With Renter Demand For The Rest Of 2025?

Whether strong multifamily performance continues for the second half of 2025 depends on a number of competing factors, including whether robust apartment supply will be met by renter demand, says Yardi Matrix in a...
Rent payments climbed as the national average rent paid in 2024 was $1,302, marking a 31% increase over the past five years.

Report: U.S. Rent Payments Climb 31% in 5 Years

Rent payments have climbed as the national average rent paid in 2024 was $1,302, marking a 31% increase over the past five years, according to a report from Rentec Direct. Using aggregated actual rent payments...
In the 10 worst states to be a landlord, it can be tough between taxes, tenants who don’t live up to their lease agreements and more

The 10 Worst States To Be A Landlord

In the 10 worst states to be a landlord, it can be tough between taxes, tenants who don’t live up to their lease agreements, maintenance woes, and the cost of maintaining a property. But there...
A sharp decline in multifamily production pushed overall housing starts down in May while single-family output was essentially flat

Sharp Drop in Multifamily Production Brings Housing Starts Down

A sharp decline in multifamily production pushed overall housing starts down in May while single-family output was essentially flat due to economic and tariff uncertainty along with elevated interest rates, according to a release. Overall...
Total job postings in the apartment labor market were 45,953 by the end of the first quarter of 2025, marking a 6.3% decrease over last year

What Are The Trends In Apartment Labor Market?

Total job postings in the apartment labor market reached 45,953 by the end of the first quarter of 2025, marking a 6.3% decrease compared to the previous year, according to the Apartment Labor Dynamics...
The national rent index was up 0.4% in May, but despite rents ticking up for the fourth consecutive month, rent growth is currently slowing

Rents Up 0.4% in May but Down 0.5% Year-Over-Year

The national rent index increased by 0.4% in May, but despite rents ticking up for the fourth consecutive month, rent growth is currently slowing at the time of year when it typically ramps up...
U.S. multifamily advertised rents rose $5 in March to $1,750, signaling improvement as but growth remains weak entering spring leasing season

Multifamily Rents Rise As Economy Begins To Slow

Multifamily fundamentals displayed resiliency in April, as the U.S. average national rent increased and occupancy rates remain relatively unaffected by heavy supply growth, Yardi Matrix says in the April report. However, investors are growing wary...
Here are the top 5 cities in the first quarter of 2025 that are getting the most  online engagement on RentCafe.com, according to data.

Top 5 Cities For Rental Activity First Quarter 2025

Here are the top 5 cities in the first quarter of 2025 that are getting the most  online engagement on RentCafe.com, according to available data for the full first quarter of 2025. The report tracks...