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KEY TAKEAWAYS National multifamily rent growth slowed to 1.0% year-over-year in March. Monthly momentum turned negative for the first time since June 2023. Performance remains mixed, with Sun Belt metros lagging and Midwest/Northeast leading. More markets posted monthly rent gains in March, signaling some stabilization. National Trends Signal Softening According to Chandan Economics, multifamily rent growth in the US eased further in March 2026, with annual gains dropping to 1.0%—their lowest level since 2021. The pace continued to decline from 1.2% in February and 1.4% in January, marking an ongoing shift to calmer rental market conditions after marked post-pandemic gains. Monthly... Read more
Household formation is slowing sharply even as job growth holds up, undercutting apartment absorption and reinforcing structural constraints that federal housing...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Class B apartments are outperforming both Class A and Class C segments due to stable demand and lower risk exposure. Class B assets benefit from strong...
Renters are getting a bit of relief as landlords offer more concessions — like free rent or waived fees — to fill units in a cooling market. Rent growth has slowed...
Fire prevention in multifamily housing often comes down to chance instead of planning and that gamble is costing owners millions, according to Michael Pigg, CEO of...
It’s safe to say that AI is no longer just a futuristic concept or a fleeting tech bubble. Beyond all the hype and debate, artificial intelligence has gone from a dream to a very real resource that is improving business at every level. Like the internet and the telephone, some technology isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s indispensable. Property owners who don’t embrace AI risk losing money to inefficiencies and missing opportunities. From organization to basic customer interaction to generating documents, AI-driven platforms can automate most of the repetitive tasks that take up a workday, freeing human team members to focus on more productive, revenue-driving work. AI also... Read more
Multifamily demand remains strong, yet many acquisitions fail during financing. The issue is not always the property. The breakdown often happens in underwriting, deal...
Landlord–tenant laws vary by state and locality. This checklist before a tenant moves out is general guidance; always confirm your jurisdiction’s specific security...
Pet-friendliness is one of the ultimate differentiators at rental communities, and the difference is obvious the moment you walk a truly pet-inclusive property....
KEY TAKEAWAYS US apartment occupancy climbed to 95.2% in April 2026, marking four straight months of improvement after bottoming out at the end of 2025. Sun Belt...
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