Industry Insider

A weekly newsletter covering a broad range of topics affecting rental housing.

Industry Insider

A weekly newsletter of noteworthy articles pertaining to our industry.

10 Apartment Design Trends for 2024

By Ashley Tyndall | | Updated

The apartment industry is constantly evolving, with design playing a pivotal role in shaping residents' living experiences. As we enter 2024, several key design trends are emerging, driven by changing demographics, technological advancements and a growing emphasis on sustainability and…

Single-Family Rent Growth Continues Deceleration

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Despite the steady increase in rent since February 2020, single-family rent growth is stalling. According to CoreLogic's Single-Family Rental Index, rent growth was up 2.5% in October year-over-year, which is the slowest rate since summer 2020. In total, rents are up nearly 30% since the start of…

Student Housing Preleasing at Record Rate

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The student housing market is hot for fall 2024, according to two recent reports. RealPage shows that as of November 2023, 28.8% of beds tracked by the firm have been claimed. Meanwhile, the National Student Housing Report for November from Yardi Matrix has preleasing at a record pace of 25.2% in…

Apartment List Gives 2024 Market Predictions

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Apartment List has seven key predictions for 2024. The firm's economics team reviewed rental market analysis based on trends from 2023 and previous years. Among the top forecasts is a surge in supply in 2024 following an impressive 2023. Rent growth will continue to remain low; however, well below…

FTC Extends Comment Period on 'Junk Fees' Rule

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Just before the holiday, the Federal Trade Commission extended the comment period for its proposed regulation of “junk fees” in rental housing by 30 days with a new deadline of Feb. 7, 2024. NAA has adjusted its advocacy strategy to maximize opportunities to engage with the FTC and voice the…

Federal Advocacy Outlook: Washington Heads into 2024

By Greg Brown and Nicole Upano | | Updated

Undoubtedly, the past year featured record attention on rental housing policy at all levels of government, especially nationally. From the halls of Congress to numerous executive branch agencies, federal lawmakers are exploring high-stakes policies that could impact the rental housing industry—with…

10 Things to Know About the 2024 Apartment Housing Outlook

By Erioreoluwa (Eri) Bajomo | | Updated

The 2024 Apartment Housing Outlook provides in-depth insight into the industry from two standpoints: Economic perspectives and an overview of the apartment sector. Uncover 10 facts you may not readily know about the Apartment Housing Outlook below.For the 22nd consecutive month, the Small Business…

Asking Rents Hit Largest Decline in Over 3 Years

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Asking rents are on the decline year-over-year (YoY) and month-to-month. New data from Redfin shows asking rents slipped 0.6% from October to November, and rents were down 2.1% since the previous November, which is the largest decline since February 2020. Despite the declines, rents are still 22.1…

Maximizing Multifamily Growth: A Balancing Act of New Leases and Resident Satisfaction

By Ashley Tyndall | | Updated

In the high-stakes game of residential property management, time is a currency you cannot afford to waste. As multifamily marketers and property managers grapple with myriad tasks, the question often arises: Should the focus be on attracting new renters or enhancing the satisfaction of…

NAA's Apartmentcast Offers Federal Regulatory and Legislative Update

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In NAA's newest episode of The Apartmentcast, we sit down with NAA’s AVP of Housing Policy & Regulatory Affairs Nicole Upano, and Jodie Anderson, Director, Federal Legislative Affairs for NAA, for an update on federal regulation and legislative affecting rental housing. For those…