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KEY TAKEAWAYS US multifamily rent growth stalled in 2025, averaging just 0.2% nationally. Supply peaked in 2024 and declined 20% in 2025; further slowdown is expected in 2026. Vacancy rates remain elevated at 8.5%, but decreased construction may spur gradual recovery next year. Regional differences persist, with Midwest and Northeast outperforming oversupplied Sun Belt markets. Multifamily Recovery in Sight CoStar reports that the US multifamily market heads into 2026 after a year marked by weak rent growth and high vacancy. New apartment supply continued to outpace demand throughout 2025, causing national rents to effectively flatline and vacancy to reach 8.5% by year-end. However,... Read more
Consistent rent collection and steady income remain two of the biggest challenges landlords face. A multifamily business can only succeed when rent is paid consistently....
Who Is Responsible for Snow Removal at a Rental Property? The State Sanitary Code outlines landlord responsibilities for snow and ice removal. Depending on the type of...
Planning for a rainy day is pretty easy. Have an extra umbrella handy or a waterproof coat, and you’re probably fine. Planning for the rainiest day ever, on the other...
For shared-interest communities, guarding the safety and security of residents is of paramount importance. Achieving those goals is more than a matter of key fobs and...
KEY TAKEAWAYS Median asking rents continue to decline across major US cities, with some Sun Belt and Western metros seeing year-over-year drops of over 6%. The cooling market follows a record year of apartment completions in 2024, which has given renters more bargaining power. Experts say the trend is likely to continue into early 2026, offering renters a rare opportunity to negotiate leases and lock in lower prices. A Market Shift Years in the Making After years of double-digit rent hikes, renters are finally getting a break, per CNBC. November data from Realtor.com shows that the median asking rent across the 50 largest US metro areas dropped to $1,693—down 1% from the same time... Read more
The multifamily industry will be tested in 2026 as demand is weakening due to reduced immigration and weak job growth, Yardi Matrix says in its 2026 Winter...
Something fundamental shifted in real estate investing over the past 18 months, and most people are just now catching on. The investors who made fortunes flipping...
Storing IDs in a drawer before verifying the identity of visitors or renters exposes both property managers and residents to serious physical dangers and security...
Winter is well underway, but it’s never not a good time to assess your building’s cold weather readiness, and to make any needed adjustments or repairs to...
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