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Rent increases are a reality in most rental markets, driven by rising operating costs, inflation, property taxes, and maintenance expenses. However, increasing rent is not simply a business decision it is a legal process governed by lease agreements, statutory laws, and tenant protections. Failing to follow the correct procedures can result in disputes, penalties, or even […]
For years, renter turnover was considered a normal even expected part of the multifamily housing cycle. Tenants moved frequently, leases turned over annually, and property owners budgeted for vacancy loss and unit turnover costs as a cost of doing business. But in 2025, that pattern is changing. Across the U.S., renters are increasingly choosing to […]
In 2025, the idea of living in a “desirable” U.S. city is being redefined. For years, high prices were accepted as the cost of access access to jobs, culture, amenities, and opportunity. But today, that equation is starting to feel broken. According to a recent PropertyCasualty360 report, several U.S. cities now rank as the most […]
For decades, renting was viewed as a short-term phase something people did in their 20s and early 30s before “settling down” and buying a home. But that long-standing narrative is quietly unraveling. Today, renters are getting older, wealthier, and more intentional about their housing choices. According to a recent Business Insider report, millions of Americans […]
For decades, homeownership has been marketed as the ultimate marker of success in the American Dream. Renting, meanwhile, was often framed as a temporary stage something people endured until they could finally afford to buy. But that long-standing narrative is steadily unraveling. Today, millions of Americans are renting for longer than ever before, not simply […]
Short-term rentals have become a permanent fixture in today’s housing landscape. Platforms like Airbnb and VRBO offer travelers flexibility and homeowners new income opportunities but they also continue to raise a critical question for cities and residents alike: Are short-term rentals still driving up housing costs, or has their impact been overstated? As housing affordability […]