Rental Housing Journal

JANUARY 28, 2025

Nationwide rents declined again in January for the sixth month in a row, according to the February report from Apartment List. Rents fell 0.2% in January a month that typically marks the bottom of the rental market each year, before rents start to rise in the spring. Year-over-year growth also remains negative at -0.5

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T&H Realty

JANUARY 20, 2025

Its common to see dips in rental rates and the number of homes rented, along with an increase in days on market (DOM). We expected two out of those three trendsbut rental rates actually increased in Q4 2024. Meanwhile, the number of homes rented? To put this in context, Q3 2024 saw 798 homes leasedmore than double Q4s total.

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Rental Housing Journal

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

After a so-so year in 2024, multifamily starts 2025 walking a tightrope, with heavy supply growth balanced by equally strong demand, Yardi Matrix writes in the December report. Overall, the market has been on a treadmill during 2024 with national year-over-year growth stuck between 0% and 1.0% million in 2024, 84% of total U.S.

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Buildium

JUNE 17, 2025

While this may be easier said than done, our survey results reveal three major strategies: raising rents and resident-paid fees, making value-add property updates, and using technology to improve efficiency. Raise Rents and Resident-Paid Fees If an owner client hasn’t raised rent in a while, they could be leaving money on the table.

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Buildium

JANUARY 21, 2025

In 2024, we can see that more companies reported equivalent or greater revenue growth than they did in any year between 2017 and 2022. This has put pressure on two other services to generate more revenue to make up for the income theyve lost: rent collection and maintenance. 41% will expand the services they provide.

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Rental Housing Journal

JULY 17, 2025

Seattle rents were up 1.3% Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $2,115. Seattle rent growth in 2025 pacing above last year Six months into the year, rents in Seattle have risen 5.4%. Citywide, the median rent currently stands at $1,973 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $2,463 for a 2-bedroom.

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Rental Housing Journal

MARCH 31, 2025

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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Rental Housing Journal

JULY 8, 2025

The multifamily rent forecast from Yardi Matrix says the multifamily sector is heading into the summer leasing season amid a complex mix of economic signals. Rent growth in 2025 has underperformed historic norms. percent rent growth in 2025 and 1.2 Rents Up 0.2% Rents Up 0.2% Read the full report here.

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Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Even though you cant claim a tax deduction from your hands-on work, it increases your propertys appeal and market value, which can attract better tenants and higher rent in the long run. And heres a bonus the IRS mileage rate for business use was 67 cents per mile in 2024 and went up to 70 cents per mile in 2025.

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Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 18, 2025

Main Takeaways Mortgage rates have been steadily declining in early 2025, with 30-year rates reaching 6.52%, the lowest since mid-October 2024. the lowest level since mid-October 2024. Even though they’re higher than their lowest point in September 2024 (4.97%), they are still far below the peak of 7.08% we saw in late 2023.

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Bay Property Management Group

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

It compares your property’s income to its market value, showing how much of that value you’re getting back in the rent each year as a percentage. On the other hand, if your rental yield is too low, that might indicate you need to raise the rent to increase profitability. as of 2024. Note: In the U.S.,

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Rental Housing Journal

JULY 22, 2025

Compared to late 2024, fewer landlords plan to expand their portfolios, while more are investing in property improvements and optimizing operations. Over the past six months, the share of landlords planning to buy new properties dropped from 67% in November 2024 to 53% in June 2025—a 14-point decline. The survey of 1,600+ U.S.

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Bay Property Management Group

MARCH 27, 2025

As of 2024, the average monthly rent in Philadelphia is approximately $1,625. Rental Income Potential in Philadelphia If you’re an investor, Philadelphia’s rental market has promising opportunities to generate rental income.

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Rental Housing Journal

MARCH 18, 2025

Multifamily rents were flat in February according to Yardi Matrix, but the company sees tests and challenges coming. multifamily rents continued in a holding pattern in February. advertised asking rent increased $1 nationally in February to $1,751, while year-over-year rent growth was unchanged at 1.2%. The average U.S.

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Yardi Breeze

MARCH 21, 2025

Or that they can afford to pay rent on time every month? According to the 2024 NMHC and Grace Hill Renter Preferences Survey Report , only 19% of renters prefer face-to-face leasing. How do you know if someone is who they say they are? Not to mention, fraud is more common than some people realize. But is that realistic?

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Authority Property Management

JUNE 6, 2025

Market Highlights: Average Rents: Redding’s average rent sits around $1,469/month, showing moderate growth year-over-year. from May 2024) Absorption Rate: 4.37 Rental Market Update Rental activity across Shasta County remains strong as we move into the busy summer season. Total Homes Sold (May): 165 (down 17.9%

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T&H Realty

JULY 17, 2025

After a semi-sluggish Q1, leasing activity picked up, Days on Market fell, and rents held relatively strong. Homes that were priced correctly—especially those made rent-ready early in the quarter—saw the best results. The biggest win? Consistency. After several years of unpredictable behavior, this quarter felt… normal.

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Property Management Inc.

MARCH 13, 2025

Rent collection also varies significantly. Provisions typically include details like rent, security deposits, and tenant rights. Other Resources: Why Homeowners or Condo Insurance Is Necessary and the Difference Between the Two Top Improvements Made to Rental Property by Tenants in 2024

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Zeevou

MAY 29, 2025

According to Rent Responsiblys 2024 vacation rental stats roundup, 67% of vacation rental guests prefer self-check-in. This includes booking confirmations, check-in instructions, reminders, and thank-you messages. FAQ bots or templates can also answer common guest questions instantly, improving response time and consistency.

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Rental Housing Journal

APRIL 8, 2025

The new lawsuit was filed in King County Superior Court on April 3 alleging that RealPage and its software are central to a conspiracy and unfair competition by certain landlords that resulted in rapidly rising rent prices for their tenants. The algorithm then recommends rents in many cases increasing them.

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T&H Realty

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Rent Growth vs. Operating Expenses: The Profitability Squeeze While home prices have soared, rent growth has barely kept up. The average rent for a single family home in Indianapolis was $1,593 as of Q4 of 2024. This marks only a modest increase of $75 compared to the previous year.

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Avantio

JULY 7, 2025

Tug-of-War Between State and Local Regulations In 2024, Senate Bill 280 and House Bill 1537 proposed extensive reforms: SB 280 and HB 1537 are meant to centralize vacation rental regulations through the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Preemption Clause (F.S. Tampa Requires a city-specific STR permit.

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Rental Housing Journal

JUNE 23, 2025

But there are some states where—due to anti-landlord legislation, property tax rates, rent-control laws or congested court systems—there is added pressure on landlords, property owners and property managers. Rent-control laws: What landlord wants the state to tell them how much they can charge for rent?

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PropertyMe

MARCH 10, 2025

The NSW rental landscape is evolving with the Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2024, bringing significant reforms that impact both renters and Property Managers. Passed on 24 October 2024, this legislation aims to improve rental security, affordability and transparency, heavily favouring renters.

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Hospitable

JULY 29, 2025

He worked as a software engineer and rented a two-bedroom flat in London. Since the rent was high and the income he earned as a junior developer was insufficient, Waigwa began searching for ways to earn extra money to cover the rent. He listed one of his bedrooms on Airbnb, and within two days, he got his first booking.

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Rentals United

JULY 3, 2025

The Dyrt The Dyrt is the #1 camping app and website in the US, with over 30 million campers using the platform in 2024. In 2024 “The Wall” in Buffalo Gap National Grasslands, South Dakota — earned the top spot on their “Best Places to Camp: Top 10 in the U.S.” Pitchup Europe’s leading booking site for outdoor stays.

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T&H Realty

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Loan Paydown: The Renter Pays for Your Asset What it Is: Every month, as tenants pay rent, a portion of your mortgage is being paid down. After five years of rent payments , the loan is down to $163,000 a $24,500 equity gain without spending a dime of their own money. Holding assets long-term to benefit from inflation and rent growth.

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Rentals United

JUNE 4, 2025

Onefinestays unique approach to short- and medium-term renting appeals to a diverse range of guests, from families to celebrities. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Melville, NY, StayMarquis manages approximately 6,750 properties as of 2024.

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Rental Housing Journal

JULY 20, 2025

Portland rents were up 0.9% Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,566. Portland rent growth in 2025 pacing below last year Six months into the year, rents in Portland have risen 3.0%. From January to June 2024 rents had increased 3.9%. Portland rents are 6.6% year-over-year.

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Property Management Inc.

JUNE 13, 2025

They elevate a rental property’s perceived value, encouraging tenants to maintain its upkeep and even pay a slightly higher rent. Attracting Better Tenants with Professional Imagery Every landlord dreams of finding tenants who pay rent on time, care for the property, and stay for the long term.

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Schofields Insurance

APRIL 17, 2025

Owning a second home also means that you can take a more affordable break as opposed to renting a holiday let or travelling abroad. Some quick facts and figures to set the scene In the UK, holiday let businesses earned an average of 24,700 in 2024, which is a slight increase on 2023s performance of 24,500.

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Rental Housing Journal

JULY 1, 2025

Deliveries are waning as starts decline, feeding optimism about a new wave of rent growth on the other side of the supply peak. Multifamily-advertised rent growth remains restrained, about 1% nationally, with gains in most Northeast and Midwest metros and negative growth in many high-supply Sun Belt markets.

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Rental Housing Journal

JULY 25, 2025

Year to date, delistings are up 35% from the same period in 2024. You’re not going to see big reductions in rent, but maybe you won’t be able to get 4% or 5% increases on your rent. So, keeping people in the homes at 4% to 5% rent is a key part of their business model.” a real estate advisory firm.

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Rental Housing Journal

MARCH 4, 2025

National rent growth flipped back to positive in February for the first time since July 2024, according to the March report from Apartment List. National rents fell 0.2% Year-over-year national rent growth also remains negative at -0.4 Year-over-year national rent growth also remains negative at -0.4

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Bay Property Management Group

MAY 9, 2025

These improvements can raise both the rent and resale price. The reason is simple: multiple tenants mean multiple rent payments, which can keep money coming in even if one unit sits empty for a while. Houses, on the other hand, usually bring in higher rent per unit, but youre relying on just one tenant at a time.

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T&H Realty

APRIL 14, 2025

Q1 at a Glance Days on Market (DOM): 55 (Up from 41 in Q4 2024) Average Rental Rate: $1,686 (Up from $1,593 in Q4 2024) Number of Homes Rented: 353 (Slight increase from 348 in Q4 2024) Higher Rents, Longer Vacancies Historically, Q1 tends to see only slight increases in rental activity from Q4 as demand remains lower during the colder months.

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Buildium

MAY 21, 2025

From receiving rent payments to handling vendor invoices, theres so much money that flows through your business each month. A knowledgeable CPA is your best friend, but you can also stay up to date by checking out Buildiums 2024 Tax Guide for Property Managers. Frequently Asked Questions What is property management bookkeeping?

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