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One-Bedroom Rents Reach All-Time High
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Rent growth so far in 2022 is outpacing 2021.
The latest National Rent Report from Zumper shows median rent for one-bedrooms is at an all-time high. The $1,400 rent is a 2.5% increase since the start of 2022 and is 1.9% higher than the same time as last year.
While median one-bedroom rent is 12.2%…
Build-to-Rent Activity Continues in Rental Housing Industry
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Build-to-rent communities are popping up across the nation.
The build-to-rent/build-for-rent (BTR/BFR) sector in the rental housing industry continues to trend upward. Recently, there have been new developments and partnerships poised to bring more affordable single-family-style living to the…
California Bill Proposes 25% Tax on Property Sellers
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A new bill in California could hit owners with a 25% tax, and an old bill aimed at restricting owner rights returns.
A recently introduced bill in California could hit owners’ wallets in a big way. AB 1771 (the California Housing Speculation Act), introduced by Assemblymember Chris Ward of San…
How Residents Stay on Good Terms With Their Communities
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NAA President and CEO Bob Pinnegar discusses ways residents can maintain positive relationships with their communities in his latest Washington Post column.
In his latest Washington Post column, “How to stay on good terms with your apartment community,” Bob Pinnegar, NAA President and CEO,…
3 Messages Your Multifamily Brand Should Send to Your Residents
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There are three important messages your brand communicates to your residents, and you can help shape them.
Your property has a brand, and while those at the top play a role in shaping it, it is owned by the residents who have lived within its walls.
As an owner or manager, setting yourself apart…
Industry Update: FCC Takes New, Adversarial Position on Commercial Partnership Regulations
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The FCC announces new regulations on cable home wiring, certain exclusive access payment schemes and exclusive marketing arrangements.
Note: The legal analyses of FCC regulations presented in this article are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Interested…
AI-Powered Assistants ‘Work Weekends’ to Help Offset Onsite Staffing Challenges
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Progress in virtual leasing assistant technology is helping apartment companies that are struggling to find and train leasing staff.
Leading executives speaking at the NMHC Apartment Strategies Conference in January spoke repeatedly about how their companies and onsite teams must do “more with less…
The Way Renters Find Their Next Apartment Has Changed
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Four ways the way prospective residents search for apartments has changed—and what to do about it.
Our modern digital landscape is expansive. Savvy renters are tapping into more online resources than ever to discover and vet new apartment homes. And the pandemic accelerated renters’ shift to…
Treasury Updates Emergency Rental Assistance Program Disbursement Data
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More than $25 Billion spentacross both ERA 1 and ERA 2.
The December 2020 Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (ERA 1) included $25 billion in Emergency Rental (ERAP) assistance (ERAP) and the March 2021 American Rescue Plan (ERA 2) included an additional $21.6 billion in ERAP assistance. Since…
Rental Housing Industry Continues Philanthropic Activities
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Several companies provide educational opportunities through charitable partnerships.
In times of need, the rental housing industry does more than provide quality living for residents. Companies and individuals constantly assist neighbors and their local communities across the U.S. Recently, several…