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Multifamily Market Sees Strongest Demand Since 2021 Lowering National Vacancy Rate

American Apartment Owners Association

Multifamily demand expanded at the highest rate since 2021 during the third quarter of this year, with 176,000 units absorbed in an indication of a strong net change in occupancy. ended the third quarter with the strongest annual asking rent growth of the top 50 markets nationwide, 3.5%. Washington, D.C.,

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Property managers, here are the 5 top leasing trends of 2025

Buildium

Enable online rent and deposit payments. When Buildium asked renters whether they planned to move from their current rental or stay put, 47% said they planned to remain at their current place of residence, the highest number we’ve seen since 2021. Allow prospective tenants to apply online directly from listings.

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Rents Rise Slightly For Second Month In A Row

Rental Housing Journal

March saw national rents rise slightly for the second month in a row, according to Apartment Lists April report. While the last two months have seen some rent increases, overall national year-over-year growth remains negative at -0.4 At the local level, 82 of the nations 100 largest cities saw rents rise in March.

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How to Become a Tiny House Landlord

American Apartment Owners Association

Although many people consider a house up to 600 square feet to be a tiny home, the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) Appendix AQ, stated that tiny houses are dwelling units measuring 400 square feet (37 m 2 ) or less in floor area, excluding lofts. Some tiny homes are actually found in trees.

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Resident-Centered Housing Practices Gain Momentum

American Apartment Owners Association

In late 2021, the company pioneered this work through a partnership with Esusu. The initiative provides borrowers with a free year of the on-time rent payment service and has since been expanded to include six additional credit-building vendors. An often-cited example iscredit building. ” Need a Lease Agreement?

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Why Buying Property Makes Sense in 2021

Mashvisor

Are you on the fence about buying in 2021? If you’re looking for a comparison of renting vs buying that goes into detail about… This post will offer some clarity.

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2025 rental market predictions: 14 property management trends to prepare your business for

Buildium

We’re still seeing the downstream effects of the Fed’s interest rate increases, as well as softening rent growth, cascade through the development sector. (A A similar trend is expected to play out in the build-to-rent sector.) Household formation has been strong: According to Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies , 1.5