Apartment Business Update

A quarterly newsletter covering investment trends in the apartment industry.

$16 Billion Problem: Solutions for Tackling Fraud and Eviction Risk

By Andrew Ruhland |

As technology continues to evolve, multifamily operators are embracing forward-thinking solutions that offer significant benefits. Unfortunately, bad actors are growing more sophisticated as well—and that has led to a rise in fraud across the industry. At the 2025 Apartmentalize session, "$16…

A Conversation on Rental Housing Property Insurance

Rising rental housing insurance costs and the challenges in securing coverage are causes for concern for the multifamily housing industry, and there is much to be learned from a featured panel of distinguished experts who share their experiences and expertise when addressing these issues.…

HUD Updates Violence Against Women Act Forms

By Briana Anderson |

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has updated the Notice of Occupancy Rights (Form 5380) and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Certification of Domestic Violence (Form 5382). The forms now expire on January 31, 2028. Background The Violence Against Women Act (…

Built-For-Rent Production on the Rise

Built-for-rent home starts increasing across nation.

RKW Residential Expands BTR Portfolio

The management firm added more than 1,400 units in the Southeast.

10 Things to Know About the 2024 Apartment Housing Outlook

By Erioreoluwa (Eri) Bajomo |

Key points from NAA’s 2024 Apartment Housing Outlook, an in-depth report on economic and market factors as the industry heads into the new year. 

Asking Rents Hit Largest Decline in Over 3 Years

Asking rents fell in all but one U.S. region.

Resident Screening in Multifamily Housing

By Lauren Shelton |

Examining case law related to the regulation of resident screening.

NAA’s Most Recent Podcasts Focus on Dollar of Rent, DE&I

Recent episodes of the NAA Apartmentcast discuss 2023 Dollar of Rent data, as well as diversity, equity and inclusion.

Centralization: The Tech That Matters No Matter Your Definition

Resident experience is among the top drivers of centralization.