Industry Insider
A weekly newsletter of noteworthy articles pertaining to our industry.
One-Bedroom Rents Hit All-Time High
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The latest Zumper National Index shows median rent for one-bedrooms hit another record.
Coastal markets continue to hold many of the top spots for median rent prices, and inflation is a potential foreshadowing factor. The latest Zumper National Index shows median one-bedroom rent hit an all-time…
Resident Experience vs. Amenities: What Gives You the Edge?
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Four secrets for standing out from the crowd in today’s demanding rental housing marketplace.
There was a time when the nicest or trendiest amenities were what gave apartment communities a significant edge over the competition. But with the steady increase in multifamily housing demand during…
NAA Takes Action: Supporting an Industry Through Robust Advocacy in 2022
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Here are some steps NAA is taking to advance 2022’s policy priorities.
As the rental housing industry continues to grapple with the lingering impacts of the pandemic, the National Apartment Association (NAA) is looking to the year ahead and remains committed to robust advocacy on behalf of the…
Build-To-Rent Expands Across U.S.
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The desire to live in single-family homes remains high, and the build-to-rent (BTR) sector is working to meet this need.
Across the country, the build-to-rent (BTR)/build-for-rent (BFR) segment of the rental housing industry is booming, and is expected double in size with roughly 14,000 homes…
Cutting Keys
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Mobile-access solutions promise convenience, security and bottom-line benefits.
With the world operating more remotely than ever, many people are spending significantly more time at home. But being more present in a home or apartment does not reduce the need for enhanced safety and security. In…
January Rent Growth Slows Amid Yearly Increase
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Rent growth continues slowdown in new year.
Despite large year-over-year (YoY) increases, rent growth has slowed during the past several months. In the latest National Rent Report from Apartment List, the index increased 0.2% during January, yet the YoY increase is at 17.8%. Over the past four…
Bill Restricting Owner Rights Defeated in California
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Industry advocacy efforts help to block a bill restricting owner rights.
Thanks to industry advocacy efforts, including those from NAA local affiliates, AB 854, a bill aimed at taking away the rights of owners in the rental housing industry, has been defeated in California. Assemblyman Alex Lee…
4 Ways Technology Can Keep Onsite Staff Happier During the Great Resignation
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An increase in resignations has created new challenges for rental housing professionals, but there are technologies available that can help alleviate the added burden of doing more with less.
The Great Resignation has served up greater responsibility for onsite staff left to manage apartment…
Resident Searches Focus on Rental Assistance
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Rental assistance is what residents are looking for on Google.
Renter search trends are changing, mainly due to the pandemic. Point2 analyzed Google searches and search terms to determine how renters’ online behavior has changed during the pandemic.
Certain phrases saw exponential growth year-over-…
Rinnai Pledges $50K for Scholarships
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Rinnai America Corporation has donated an additional $50,000 to help military families.
Leading tankless water heater brand Rinnai America Corporation continues to give back to the local community. Since its partnership with Folds of Honor started in 2018, the program has helped offer educational…