Industry Trends
From Curiosity to Capability: AI’s Role in Rental Housing
By Eri Bajomo |
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been one of the most discussed technologies across the business landscape in recent years, and the rental housing industry is no exception. Yet the conversation surrounding AI today looks markedly different from the one that took place just two years ago.
Why Employee Retention Challenges Go Deeper Than Wages
By Leah Cuffy |
New data from the 2025 RCLCO National Real Estate Compensation and Benefits Survey confirms wages are rising, but because onsite turnover is rising, too, it’s clear that compensation alone is not the answer.
From Momentum to Management: Navigating Elevated Costs in a Constrained Operating Environment
By Erioreoluwa Bajomo |
According to 2024 national income expense benchmarks, the apartment market has fully entered the cost-efficiency phase of the operating cycle, where controlling expenses is essential to maintaining performance.
2026 Apartment Housing Outlook
By George Ratiu |
Defining the economic factors affecting the rental housing industry.
Macroeconomic Conditions— 2025 Overview
Macroeconomic conditions in 2025 were characterized by a solid first half of the year, boosted by consumer spending and business investments, followed by a moderating second…
Independent Rental Owners (IRO): Navigating Risk with Pragmatic Caution
By Erioreoluwa Bajomo |
Navigating Challenges in the Apartment Industry
Navigating Challenges in the Apartment Industry - Trends by Affordable Housing Type
By Erioreoluwa Bajomo |
NAA engaged in a research initiative, sponsored by MRI software, to identify major uncertainties and explore how the industry is adapting and addressing them.
Navigating Challenges in the Apartment Industry: Trends by Property Size
By Erioreoluwa Bajomo |
The National Apartment Association (NAA) engaged in a research study to examine how industry professionals are reacting to rising interest rates, construction costs and other challenges while also gathering projections on how centralization strategies may evolve during the next five years.
Regional Industry Pulse: How Operators Are Coping with Today’s Economic Pressures
By Erioreoluwa Bajomo |
Navigating Challenges in the Apartment Industry
Navigating Challenges in the Apartment Industry
Strategies for Adapting to an Evolving Housing Market