Overall, renters have been happy with their roommates during the pandemic.According to data from Rent.com’s 2021 Roommate Survey, having one roommate during the pandemic is the most popular living situation and renters with one roommate are also the…
Leading mainstream media turned to NAA to understand how eviction moratoria harm the rental housing industry.On June 24, 2021, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a one-month extension of their federal eviction…
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Low unemployment rates and recent industry growth have made recruitment a challenge. To catch the attention of top talent, employers have to do more than simply advertise a great…
Rent prices continue growing, especially in the Western U.S.Rents continue to increase across the U.S., and according to the July Apartment List Rent Report, the national index jumped 2.3% in June, resulting in a 9.2% increase since the start of…
Two student housing-focused property managers merge.A pair of traditionally student housing-focused property management firms is now one. Blacksburg, Va.-based Pointe West Management has merged with Granite Management out of West Lafayette, Ind., to…
New program allows residents to earn points for paying rent.There’s a new way for residents to earn rewards for paying rent on time. Kairos announced in late June 2021 a new partnership with leading real estate companies including AMLI Residential,…
NAA represents industry at event focused on promoting housing stability, eviction diversion solutions to keep Americans in their homes.As part of a top-down government approach to ease the burden on renters and homeowners affected by COVID-19, the…
Across the nation, states are crafting their own moratorium exit strategies.As the federal eviction moratorium draws down, state lawmakers are proposing exit strategies for their own moratoria that blend date certainty with targeted renter…
The Department of Treasury updated their rental assistance guidance. Here’s what it means for the industry.On June 24, 2021, the United States Department of Treasury (USDT) released another round of guidance, in the form of Frequently Asked…
The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated how crucial advocacy is in educating lawmakers on the rental housing industry and pushing for meaningful, positive action. As a prime example, the National Apartment Association’s (NAA) grasstops advocacy…