Research Videos
Research Report: Q2 Labor Market Report
The Q2 2026 Apartment Labor Market Dynamics Report examines hiring demand, wages and workforce trends across the multifamily housing industry. The report finds that apartment operators continued to expand hiring in the second quarter, with growth concentrated in property management, leasing and…
Research Roundup August 2026
In the August 2026 Research Roundup, George Ratiu breaks down the latest economic and housing market trends shaping the rental housing industry. This episode looks at slower GDP growth, cooling job gains, persistent inflation pressures, rising consumer credit balances and the Federal Reserve’s…
Research Roundup July 2026
In the July 2026 Research Roundup, George Ratiu highlights an economy that remains resilient but increasingly uneven. Stronger-than-expected GDP growth, steady job gains, low unemployment and solid retail sales point to continued momentum, while rising inflation, slower wage growth and greater…
Research Roundup June 2026
In this month’s Research Roundup, George Ratiu breaks down the latest economic signals shaping consumers, businesses and the housing market. Prices continue to rise amid higher oil costs and trade tariffs, while inflation is outpacing wage growth and putting added pressure on household budgets.…
Research Roundup May 2026
In this month’s NAA Research Roundup, George Ratiu breaks down the major economic signals shaping housing: renewed oil-price volatility and its impact on everyday costs, inflation that’s drifting away from the Fed’s 2% goal, and the market reaction pushing Treasury yields and mortgage rates higher…
The Hidden Surge in Rental Housing Insurance Costs
Insurance costs are rising rapidly across the rental housing industry, becoming one of the most volatile operating expenses in the industry. This video summarizes the key trends and drivers behind the surge, and why they matter for the industry moving forward.
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Research Roundup April 2026
This month's Research Roundup notes a resilient but cooling U.S. economy amid Middle East conflict, slowing growth, a choppy labor market, sticky inflation, and higher-for-longer interest rates that have pushed Treasury yields and mortgage rates higher. The macro trends are impacting housing…
Research Roundup March 2026
This month's Research Roundup breaks down the key economic and housing trends shaping early in 2026. Slower GDP growth, weaker‑than‑expected job gains and rising inflation are adding uncertainty to the outlook. While mortgage rates dipped below 6% amid global tensions. Homebuying affordability…