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Rent Growth Subdued Across U.S.
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Rent growth continues in a majority of U.S. metros, despite a slower pace.
Rent growth trajectory continues its upward path. The March 2022 Apartment List National Rent Report shows the national index increased 0.6% during February after a slight dip in December and a small increase in January.…
Rental Housing Owners Staying Put, Residents Too
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New data shows owners are not pushing for evictions, wanting to stay in the industry.
New data from Avail reviews six trends, including owner mindsets and evictions, in the rental housing industry—a January 2022 survey of roughly 1,150 owner-operators and more than 2,100 renters.
Despite many…
Self-Promotion: A New Tool for Your Maintenance Tool Bag
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"By putting yourself out there, it not only increases your visibility, but it increases the visibility of the company you work for.”
Maintenance team members often serve as the face of their communities, but they are rarely used to promote their properties. Even less common are opportunities for…
The Theory of Automation: Every Touchpoint Counts
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Balancing humans with machines is the key to future success.
The rental housing industry has been increasingly shifting toward online platforms, but the pandemic demonstrated that incorporating technology into every touchpoint is essential to informing, nurturing and engaging prospective residents…
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…