Build to Rent

Why Build-To-Rent Developments May Be Making Homeownership More Elusive

Build-to-rent developments traditionally give entry level buyers an affordable stepping stone to homeownership, but as rental costs surge, experts say they may actually be doing more harm than good

Rent Is Expected to Keep Climbing in 2023, but Just How High Will It Go?

Median rent fell for the first time since November last month, but renters shouldn't get their hopes up just yet, experts say

Rents Are Down for the First Time in Nearly Two Years in These Popular Metros

Rental costs are falling in formerly overheated metros, and more price drops are expected as the rental sector rebalances post-pandemic

What the Future Holds for Single-Family Rentals

Yes, single-family rentals are booming right now. But how will the currently overheated SFR sector fare in the long term?

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Rents Fell for First Time in Over a Year, but Renters Shouldn’t Celebrate Yet

A red-hot rental market appears to be slowing, but experts warn that historically high rental costs aren't likely to see substantial declines anytime soon

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Student Housing Sector Makes Strong Post-Pandemic Recovery

College campuses are coming back to life after years of strict COVID-19 restrictions and remote learning ordinances, and an increase in enrollment is creating new demand for student housing

Rent Prices Are Falling the Fastest in These 5 U.S. Cities

A red-hot rental market is easing in some parts of the U.S., and these metros are seeing the most significant improvement in affordability

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Can Adaptive Reuse Projects Solve America’s Housing Crisis?

In the midst of a widespread housing shortage, converting empty office buildings into rental units could boost supply in prime real estate markets, but builders say adaptive reuse projects are easier said than done

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Affordability

Rising Rents Are Pricing Out Older Americans

Double-digit rent hikes are hurting older Americans, who are being forced to pay significantly more money for much smaller apartments in the nation's most popular metros

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Build to Rent

To Buy or Not to Buy? Recession Fears Push Sellers and Builders Into Rental Market

As homebuyer demand wavers amid record-high housing costs, sellers and builders are investing in a red-hot rental market

Home Technology

Expandable Apartments Offer Solution to Affordable Housing Crisis

Robotic-furniture company Ori is designing expandable apartments that use spatial technology to allow occupants to live large even in small spaces

Sales + Marketing Trends

Adapting Your Sales Strategy to Respond to Buyer Hesitation

A recent John Burns Real Estate Consulting consumer survey revealed that 66% of would-be buyers believe now is a bad time to invest. Here’s how builders, rental investors, and building products companies can keep them in the game