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OUTLOOK 2023
3 questions about REITs in 2023
The public companies could see an opportunity to get more aggressive in the new year, but deteriorating fundamentals may provide challenges.
By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 18, 2023 -
Q&A
Chicago rent growth will moderate in 2023, owner says
Peak Properties’ Mike Zucker is focusing on retaining both employees and residents this year.
By Leslie Shaver • Jan. 17, 2023 -
Trendline
Top 5 stories from Multifamily Dive
A roundup of some of Multifamily Dive’s top stories of 2024.
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Flexible rent payment options gain popularity as affordability decreases
Buy now, pay later programs save property managers time and help struggling renters stay up to date.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Jan. 17, 2023 -
After a strong 2022, rent growth expected to slow this year
Rents rose 6.2% in 2022, posting a second straight year of rapid growth — but that has decelerated in recent months, according to Yardi Matrix.
By Mary Salmonsen • Jan. 12, 2023 -
Rents drop at sharpest rate in over a decade
Indianapolis now stands at the top for YOY rent growth as Miami and other areas backslide.
By Mary Salmonsen • Dec. 16, 2022 -
Rent growth expected to cool even more in 2023
Forecasts for next year include the likelihood of a recession, according to Yardi Matrix.
By Mary Salmonsen • Dec. 12, 2022 -
RealPage: Leasing remains soft, rents continue to fall
Despite job and wage growth, 2022’s net demand is on track to be the weakest since 2009.
By Mary Salmonsen • Dec. 8, 2022 -
The states with the biggest influx of new renters
Millions of prospects are eager to move. Here’s where they’re headed, according to a new analysis.
By Mary Salmonsen • Dec. 6, 2022 -
Newmark: Owning a home costs 35% more than renting in high-growth cities
Even though more Americans are looking to rent apartments, vacancies are expected to increase in coming quarters as demand remains muted and deliveries increase.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Dec. 2, 2022 -
New Airbnb platform allows prospects to search for apartments they can sublet
The program gives prospective renters/hosts the ability to browse available units and calculate how much they can earn.
By Leslie Shaver • Dec. 1, 2022 -
Big cities are not dead, says MSCI panelist
Renters are returning to urban areas, which could be a challenge for Sun Belt owners, according to a real estate researcher.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Nov. 21, 2022 -
Rent growth moderates as interest rates rise
While sales activity and occupancy have taken a hit, Yardi expects many would-be homebuyers will continue to rent due to high mortgage rates.
By Mary Salmonsen • Nov. 17, 2022 -
AvalonBay exec: Inflation, not demand, drove rent growth this year
Higher rents have led investors to push the “boundaries of underwriting,” according to senior vice president for market research Craig Thomas.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Nov. 15, 2022 -
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October sees third-largest rent cut since 2010
Preliminary apartment demand numbers for the year look much weaker than expected, according to RealPage’s Jay Parsons.
By Mary Salmonsen • Nov. 9, 2022 -
New suit alleges RealPage, Greystar, others colluded on student housing
The class-action lawsuit accuses 10 companies of using RealPage’s systems to inflate student housing rents across the U.S.
By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 8, 2022 -
Rent-to-income ratios push toward 40%, some owners say
Renters are squeezed more than ever, as the cost of living rises across the country.
By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 7, 2022 -
Q&A
Are interest rates too high? Daryl Carter has seen much worse
Avanath’s CEO is still getting affordable apartment deals done despite volatility in the market.
By Leslie Shaver • Nov. 1, 2022 -
PROJECT SPOTLIGHT
Toll Brothers opens luxury mid-rise community near Boston
The public homebuilder has four projects in the pipeline in New England, as it continues to expand in the apartment market.
By Mary Salmonsen • Oct. 31, 2022 -
Blackstone sees for-sale cost increases driving rental demand
With cap rates rising, the investment giant is focusing on cash flow with multifamily acquisitions.
By Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Oct. 28, 2022 -
Renters sue RealPage, Greystar, Lincoln and other managers
The plaintiffs allege apartment operators artificially inflated prices and indirectly shared sensitive information.
By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 25, 2022 -
Q&A
For the right deals, Blackfin still sees a lot of money
Despite volatility in the capital markets and moderation in rent growth, Doug Root continues to canvass the East Coast for opportunities.
By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 24, 2022 -
Q&A
Operators manage owners’ expectations as rent growth turns ‘less good’
Although the Phoenix economy has expanded, John Carlson of Mark-Taylor Residential knows rental growth will slow.
By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 20, 2022 -
Cap rates jump 72 basis points in 6 months
Investors also project more conservative rent increases when underwriting new deals.
By Leslie Shaver • Oct. 20, 2022 -
Rents remain flat in September
Year-over-year rent growth dropped below 10% for the first time since July 2021 in Yardi’s latest report.
By Mary Salmonsen • Oct. 14, 2022