Thanks to diligent advocacy efforts, two Florida localities have said no to rent control.Rent control conversations have persisted in Florida’s Tampa Bay Area for several months. On February 9, the City Council of St. Petersburg voted 3-1 not to…
New legislation ignores the comprehensive policies already in place by housing providers. Learn more.Lawmakers in Florida and Virginia have considered a pair of bills focused on rental housing employee criminal background checks. Though well…
ARLINGTON, VA|March 7, 2022– The National Apartment Association (NAA) has selected the candidates for the 2022 Diversity Leadership Program (DLP). Founded in 2020, NAA’s Diversity Leadership Program annually provides 15 individuals of diverse…
Several companies provide educational opportunities through charitable partnerships.In times of need, the rental housing industry does more than provide quality living for residents. Companies and individuals constantly assist neighbors and their…
More than $25 Billion spentacross both ERA 1 and ERA 2.The December 2020 Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (ERA 1) included $25 billion in Emergency Rental (ERAP) assistance (ERAP) and the March 2021 American Rescue Plan (ERA 2) included an…
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The last quarter of 2021 recorded 9.9% year-over-year rent growth for the U.S on average. The uptick in rent prices across the nation was, however, accompanied by growing wages. Hourly wages soared approximately 5.2% year-over-year as of Q4 2021.Why…
CPI, Latest Release, February 2022    The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 7.9% year-over-year while core CPI (excluding food and energy) increased 6.4%, both new 40-year highs. On a monthly basis, food prices increased 1.0%, the…
Four ways the way prospective residents search for apartments has changed—and what to do about it. Our modern digital landscape is expansive. Savvy renters are tapping into more online resources than ever to discover and vet new apartment homes…
Here’s what the Deputy Secretary said at NAA’s annual Advocate conference.On March 11, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Deputy Secretary Adrianne Todman addressed the National Apartment Association (NAA) Board of Director’s…