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. Clearly, 2025 promises change. Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter And Get Rental Property And Apartment News And Helpful, Useful Content Each Week.

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Buildium

JUNE 17, 2025

With property costs rising in an uncertain rental market, you might think growing your property management business is out of the cards. Property managers are getting creative—including rethinking fees and leaning on tech to do more. But you’d be wrong.

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Bay Property Management Group

JULY 17, 2025

Managing a rental property comes with more work than most people expect—advertising vacancies, answering calls, showing units, and sorting out lease paperwork. But what does a leasing agent do, how much do they charge, and is hiring one worth it in 2025? Instead of juggling it all, many landlords turn to leasing agents for help.

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Rental Housing Journal

JULY 22, 2025

New survey results from RentRedi , including joint data from BiggerPockets, show a measurable shift in landlord priorities for 2025. At the same time, investments in existing rental properties are rising. landlords between June 3-26, 2025, and responses were analyzed by region and landlord size. The survey of 1,600+ U.S.

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Rental Housing Journal

JULY 28, 2025

An Extra Set of Eyes Knowing your neighbors can significantly improve the safety and security of your rental properties. Neighbors are also valuable sources of information about the condition of your rental properties. A friendly conversation can go a long way in establishing rapport and building trust.

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Rental Housing Journal

JULY 14, 2025

The national on-time rent payments rate continues to show signs of strain for independent landlords, according to the June 2025 Chandan Economics & RentRedi report. Two- to four-family rental properties held the highest on-time payment rates in June, coming in at 84.6%. Read the full report here.

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Rental Housing Journal

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Its backed by some of the most powerful landlord and developer groups in the country, including the National Apartment Association, the National Association of Home Builders and the National Multifamily Housing Council. Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter And Get Rental Property And Apartment News And Helpful, Useful Content Each Week.

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Rental Housing Journal

JULY 8, 2025

By Michael Coleman and Faris Babineaux Associates, Haynes Boone As of May 7, 2025, Washington state has a new rent control law under House Bill 1217. For multifamily property owners and investors, this new law has significant implications. Not retroactive: The law does not apply to rent increases issued before May 7, 2025.

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Rental Housing Journal

JULY 8, 2025

Rent growth in 2025 has underperformed historic norms. A smaller pool of available workers would temper household formation and apartment demand while also reducing the number of new jobs needed to keep unemployment steady. Yardi Matrix predicts slower leasing activity once the current supply of new apartment construction is absorbed.

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InveServe

APRIL 8, 2025

For many, owning a small apartment complex in Los Angeles comes with excitement and uncertainty. The allure of steady rental income, appreciation potential, and a stake in one of the most dynamic property markets in the world is undeniable. You’re not alone if you have questions or hesitate over the uncertainties.

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Rentals United

JULY 17, 2025

Further market expansion led to advertising more than hotels, expanding to vacation homes, city apartments, cabins, and even treehouses and all sorts of alternative rentals. For property managers aiming to increase occupancy and boost conversion rates while tapping into diverse markets, Booking.com offers unmatched exposure.

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Rental Housing Journal

JULY 1, 2025

Whether strong multifamily performance continues for the second half of 2025 depends on a number of competing factors, including whether robust apartment supply will be met by renter demand, says Yardi Matrix in a summer report. appeared first on Rental Housing Journal. Read the full Yardi report here.

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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. in January a month that typically marks the bottom of the rental market each year, before rents start to rise in the spring. appeared first on Rental Housing Journal. Rents fell 0.2%

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Bay Property Management Group

JUNE 30, 2025

In 2025, more investors are leaning toward turnkey properties because they offer something rare in real estate: simplicity. They’re already fixed up, easier to manage, and can start bringing in rental income. After all, the property is already optimized for a broad rental appeal. Ready to Explore Turnkey Investing?

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Rentals United

JULY 3, 2025

What sets Glamping.com apart is its emphasis on transformational travel experiences that push guests out of their comfort zones while maintaining luxury standards. List your properties with Rentals United The post 8 Best Glamping websites like Airbnb to list your property in 2025 appeared first on Vacation Rental Channel Manager.

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Rental Housing Journal

JUNE 11, 2025

million Pet-Related Costs Now, let’s compare this to the actual costs associated with pet-related damages and basic pet amenities: Industry data suggests that pet-related damages average between $210-$600 per unit per lease term, with many pet-owning residents leaving apartments in similar condition to non-pet owners.

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Rental Housing Journal

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Rent prices rebounded in January and are off to a positive start in 2025, according to the Yardi Matrix January report. Januarys performance is an encouraging sign, and many of the drivers of apartment demand still appear to be in place, Yardi Matrix says. Read the full Yardi Matrix report here.

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Rental Housing Journal

JUNE 5, 2025

The growing number of pets and their increasingly important role in families and individuals lives present crucial opportunities for the housing industry, as outlined in the companys Pets in Rental Housing: 2025 Outlook. Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter And Get Rental Property And Apartment News And Helpful, Useful Content Each Week.

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Rental Housing Journal

JULY 25, 2025

She was named 2024 Supplier Individual of the Year by the Virginia Apartment Management Association, a Top Voice by LinkedIn, and one of GlobeSt.’s ’s Most Influential People in Multifamily Housing Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter And Get Rental Property And Apartment News And Helpful, Useful Content Each Week.

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Rental Housing Journal

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Raise the woof: the nominations are open for the fourth-annual 2025 pets and housing awards presented by the pet-inclusive housing initiative from the Michelson Found Animals Foundation. Vanguard Award : Honoring a company advancing leading-edge initiatives that set new standards and serve as an example to the rental housing industry.

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Rental Housing Journal

JULY 8, 2025

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Rental Housing Journal

MARCH 2, 2025

The new documentation law requires landlords to take photos of rental units before and after a tenant moves in. Apartment owners or management companies must take high-resolution, date-stamped photos of the unit before the tenant moves in and immediately after the tenant moves out. He lives in Northern Virginia.

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Rental Housing Journal

MARCH 17, 2025

What is your 2025 digital marketing strategy for apartments and what do you have to do to stay ahead in multifamily marketing heading into the peak leasing season? An effective marketing strategy is equally vital as the industry approaches the 2025 peak leasing season, and success requires a more diverse and sophisticated approach.

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Rental Housing Journal

JULY 15, 2025

Multifamily performance remained solid through mid-year 2025, with rents rising by $20, or 1.2%, over the first two quarters. during the first half of 2025, both well shy of pre-pandemic growth rates. Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter And Get Rental Property And Apartment News And Helpful, Useful Content Each Week.

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Rental Housing Journal

JUNE 20, 2025

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has signed HB 3522 which allows property owners and landlords to evict squatters after giving a 24-hour notice. Kotek signed the bill on June 20, 2025. This would give property owners and landlords a clearer and faster legal mechanism to reclaim their property from unauthorized occupants.

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Rental Housing Journal

MARCH 25, 2025

Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter And Get Rental Property And Apartment News And Helpful, Useful Content Each Week. The Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) will calculate and post the percentage allowable rent increase for the 2026 calendar year by Sept.

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Avantio

MAY 26, 2025

Key Takeaways A direct booking website is essential in 2025: Travelers trust brands with a strong online presence more than OTAs alone. From a wide range of platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo , which have over 10 million listings combined , guests are more savvy and using multiple channels and reviews to compare properties.

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Rental Housing Journal

MARCH 3, 2025

However, in 2025 the still-large under-construction pipeline will deliver the second-highest amount of annual new supply since the 2008 financial crisis, trailing only 2024s record volume. This slowdown has begun to work its way into the under-construction pipeline, which will result in a contraction of new supply from 2025 through 2027.

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Rental Housing Journal

JULY 25, 2025

“The incremental risk from this slow selling season is that there could be more supply, you know, come this fall, come next spring, that could limit some of the rental growth upside for next year,” he said. Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter And Get Rental Property And Apartment News And Helpful, Useful Content Each Week.

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T&H Realty

JUNE 23, 2025

Rental rates, time on market, and even the type of Resident you attract can vary dramatically just a few miles apart. In early 2025, average rents in the region climbed while days on market (DOM) dropped — but those trends don’t apply equally everywhere. Local demand matters. Pro Tip: Don’t rely on national averages.

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Rental Housing Journal

MARCH 24, 2025

Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter And Get Rental Property And Apartment News And Helpful, Useful Content Each Week. indicates required Email Address * Multifamily New Supply To Decrease In 2025-2026 Rents Forecast to Rise in 2025 and 2026 Will Multifamily Have a Strong Year in 2025?

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Rental Housing Journal

JULY 14, 2025

Let Prospects Self-Schedule Showings The more you can do to maintain your prospects’ flow while they’re apartment hunting, the better your results will be. PropertyTek uses technology to make real estate property management more efficient, user-friendly, and cost-effective.

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Rental Housing Journal

JULY 28, 2025

Portland landlords may soon have air conditioning requirements for their rental properties, according to reports. The Portland Permitting and Development Bureau is exploring a code amendment to create a maximum indoor-temperature standard for rental units. In Portland, there are more than 153,000 rental units.

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Rental Housing Journal

JUNE 24, 2025

Separately, RentRedi survey conducted its own survey from March 30 to April 14, 2025 that analyzed landlord behavior across portfolio sizes and received 1,623 responses. Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter And Get Rental Property And Apartment News And Helpful, Useful Content Each Week.

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Rental Housing Journal

JULY 17, 2025

in June, according to the July report from Apartment List , and up 2.7% 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. Seattle rents were up 1.3%

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Rental Housing Journal

MAY 8, 2025

rent growth in 2025, but the contraction of the first quarter GDP raises the risk of a potential downturn, which could disrupt otherwise resilient fundamentals, Yardi Matrix writes in the report. Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter And Get Rental Property And Apartment News And Helpful, Useful Content Each Week.

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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. In dollar terms, the national median monthly rent now stands at $1,384, up $8 per month compared to last month, but down $5 compared to March 2024, according to the report from the Apartment List Research Team.

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