Keep an eye out for these policies in 2022.State and local lawmakers are working quickly to introduce legislation that they believe will stave off a pending “eviction tsunami” – a prediction that has yet to materialize. While well-intentioned, the…
The Administration seeks to expand development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Learn more.On February 1, the White House hosted the virtual event “Making it Easier to Build Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).” This webinar was one in a series…
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…
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…
CPI, Latest Release, January 2022
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 7.5% year-over-year while core CPI increased 6.0%. Once again, we must go back to 1982 to find similar figures. Energy prices increased 27% while food prices…
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…
ARLINGTON, VA | February 15, 2021 – Today, the National Apartment Association (NAA) and the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) released the apartment industry’s 2022 policy priorities.On behalf of the apartment industry and our residents,…
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…
ARLINGTON, VA | February 17, 2022 – Statement from the National Apartment Association (NAA) and the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) on the FCC’s Report and Order and Declaratory Ruling in the matter of Improving Competitive…
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…