Federal inflation data showed rent inflation dropped in April, about a year after rent growth rapidly slowed. Three economists explain why it took so long for that to happen and what that means for the future of the rental market. Continue reading
Manual tasks can take up a landlord’s time. But automating jobs and handling maintenance well can help keep renters in place and maximize a property’s revenue stream, experts told Inman. Continue reading
Markets across the country are now facing a possibility of rent falling year over year amid a negative outlook for apartments and commercial real estate broadly, experts told Inman. Continue reading
At a time when all eyes are seemingly on the fall of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, RealPage Chief Economist Jay Parsons is watching the impact of something else. Continue reading
At a time when all eyes are seemingly on the fall of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, RealPage Chief Economist Jay Parsons is watching the impact of something else. Continue reading
Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, Tina Smith and Edward Markey said they investigated rental data firm RealPage and call for more scrutiny of the company’s role in nationwide rent growth. Continue reading
Tenants in Florida claim the company oversaw a “cartel” that unfairly drove up the cost of rent in markets across the Sunshine State. The claim comes on the heels of a similar suit in California. Continue reading
The next few years appear to be “in solid shape” for off-campus student housing as students flock back to campus and send the demand upward, according to a new report. Continue reading
A slowdown in new leases paired with higher inventory is expected to hike vacancies and put pressure on rents. “The balance of power in the rental market is rapidly shifting to renters.” Continue reading
Fourteen major metro areas reported year-over-year declines in the median cost to rent an apartment, according to Redfin. It’s only the latest sign of widespread slowdown in rent. Continue reading