Industry Insider
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California Seeks to Address Housing Crisis with New Laws
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California governor signs three housing bills intended to streamline processes and expand housing production.
Fresh off surviving a recall election, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is taking aim at housing policies. On Sept. 16, Gov. Newsom signed three bills—Senate Bill 8, Senate Bill 9 and Senate…
Surviving ‘The Great Resignation’
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If 2020 was the year of COVID-19, then 2021 is shaping up to be the year of “I quit.”
After spending more than a year at home, an eye-popping 95% of all U.S. workers say they are now considering leaving their jobs, according to a recent Monster.com survey. In fact, according to the U.S. Department…
#ICYMI: September Public Policy Outlook Report Released
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This month’s edition offers an industry outlook and highlights emerging legislative and regulatory issues affecting rental housing.
In case you missed it, the September edition of the Policy Outlook Report, a new resource from the National Apartment Association (NAA) featuring insights from the NAA…
Two-Bedrooms More Affordable Than One-Bedrooms in Certain Markets
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Demand for one-bedrooms during the pandemic have skyrocketed, resulting in unfilled two-bedroom apartments at lower rates.
While it may defy logic, there are markets in the U.S. where residents can spend less on a two-bedroom than a one-bedroom. A new report from Rent.com reviewed the top 30 cities…
A Shifting Landscape: Government Initiatives and Rental Housing Through COVID-19
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“The American Dream is changing, and renters are becoming more and more a part of that.”
“With all that’s happened in the past year, it’s never been more important to know what’s going on [in the policy realm],” noted Paraag Sarva, CEO and Co-Founder of Rhino as he opened a unique and interactive…
What’s Next? Emerging Issues Post-CDC Eviction Order
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Experts explore the near- and long-term landscape of rental housing management.
The past 18 months have presented myriad challenges for rental housing providers across the nation. Largely, these difficulties have been borne from legislation and regulation adopted in response to the COVID-19…
Amenities Transition Due to Pandemic
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Here are the top amenities according to owners, developers and designers.
The COVID-19 pandemic has driven rental housing professionals to significantly and consistently adjust operations, and these changes have been witnessed in all aspects of residential real estate, including amenity offerings.…
Package Handling Up 50% Over 2019
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Driven by a variety of factors, a new report finds the onslaught of packages continues.
Online marketplaces have benefited from the change in consumer spending because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Online retailers and traditional brick-and-mortar stores have transitioned to shopping experiences that…
Rents on the Rise, But Pace of Growth Slowing
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New research reveals rents continue to increase, leaving only a handful of markets with rents lower than they were pre-pandemic.
Rents across the U.S. have pulled back slightly; however, they are still increasing dramatically since the start of 2021. The September Apartment National Rent Report…
SCOTUS Strikes Down CDC Eviction Moratorium
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On September 26, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruled 6-3 to strike down the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) federal eviction moratorium (CDC Order). This important decision is not about pursuing evictions for all residents, but rather it restores the ability of…