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Why multifamily occupancy and rent growth rise or fall

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Multifamily investors thrive when supply and demand are in alignment, Michael Zaransky writes. Learn how market balance drives occupancy, rent growth and long-term returns. Continue reading →

Cooling rental market means more concessions for renters: Zillow

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A 50-year high in multifamily building starts and completions has led to cooling rent growth and better leases for renters. In July, 33.2 percent of rentals on Zillow included concessions — a 23 percent increase from 2023. Continue reading →

Despite declines, rents are still $305 higher than pre-2020 trends

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Despite 11 months of declines, Realtor.com said the typical renter is paying $305 more monthly for an apartment compared to 2019. The greatest rent increases are in Florida and the Midwest. Continue reading →

Compass CEO Robert Reffkin says the luxury market is back

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The luxury market is back. That was Compass co-founder and CEO Robert Reffkin’s primary message during his latest appearance on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street,” where he talked about home price trends, mortgage rates, and stock market ebbs and flows. Continue reading →

Landlords pull plug on renter incentives ahead of spring

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While incentives are still an integral part of the new-home market, they’re falling out of popularity in the rental segment as demand — and competition — strengthens. The number of Zillow rental listings with concessions has struggled, going from 32.7 … Continue reading →

Inventory boost expected to slow rent growth to 1.5%

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The rental market is entering the new year with a major boost in inventory and cooling rental growth — two factors that are expected to yield a mixed bag of results for landlords and tenants alike.  Continue reading →

Rent remains near record highs, but the balance of power is shifting

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At $2,052, the median monthly rent remains near its all-time high. But builders are wrapping up construction on thousands of new units, and rents could start falling soon. Continue reading →

Single-family rent growth slows for the 14th straight month

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A new report from CoreLogic is the latest to confirm that rent growth is falling back toward historical levels as the market moves on from unprecedented growth during COVID-19. Continue reading →

Amid building boom, rent growth finally reaches zero nationwide

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A new report from Apartment List shows that typical rents are now the same nationwide as they were a year ago. The slowdown follows a period of unprecedented rent growth and a runup in supply. Continue reading →

82% of Americans favor upzoning as fix for skyrocketing housing costs

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Zillow’s latest housing survey revealed overwhelming support for accessory dwelling units, duplexes, triplexes and other dense-housing complexes as housing costs have doubled from pre-pandemic levels. Continue reading →