RealPage economist: Interest rates, not banks, top concern for investors

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

Demand for apartments turns negative for first time since 2009

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

Rent keeps falling. Here are the cities where it’s falling fastest

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

Weakest Q3 for US apartment leasing in 3 decades

RealPage reports the third quarter saw the biggest slowdown in leasing traffic in 30 years of tracking. Paired with a slowdown in rent, it’s the latest sign of turbulence in the housing market. Continue reading