Build-to-Rent Is Booming, Particularly in These Metros
A recent report finds that the Phoenix metro leads with more than 4,000 build-to-rent units completed in 2023, and Texas is the leading state for build-to-rent development
Brand Loyalty and Why Builders Should Think Like a Hospitality Brand
Whether its offering that personal touch or incorporating experiences into amenity use, home builders have something to learn from the hospitality industry
Hottest Markets for Rental Activity in February
Looking at February's rental activity, the West continued to be the most desirable region for apartment hunters for the second month in a row, with the South close behind
Yes, Rents Are Cooling, But How Much Varies by Market
Excess supply has helped to slow rent increases in some markets, and rent growth is moderating across a wider range of markets than in previous years, but affordability concerns persist
4 Single-Family Build-to-Rent Home Designs Offering Comfort and Construction Efficiency
Single-family rentals are popular. Take a look at these detached-home design ideas for the single-family build-to-rent market, one of the fastest-growing segments of single-family construction
Rental Housing Data for December Offer a Range of Mixed Signals
Zillow's latest rental market report shows annual rent growth has stabilized, but rent decreases vary by market and affordability remains a challenge
Housing Markets
Renting Still More Affordable Than Buying in Most US Metros
In all but three of the nation's 50 largest metro areas, renting remains more cost-effective than buying a home
Housing Markets
Rents Fall the Most in These Former Pandemic Hotspots
Rental prices are falling the most in these previously red-hot metro areas
Affordability
DC Renters Increasingly Struggle to Cover Housing Costs
A rising number of households in Washington, D.C., are spending at least half of their income on rent, making them “severely housing cost burdened”
Affordability
Landlords Command Near-Record Rents, Accompanied by Concessions
As rental vacancies rise, landlords are rolling out one-time discounts to attract new tenants while still sticking with record-high asking rents
Government + Policy
Biden Administration Offers a Blueprint for Renter Protections
The federal government is stepping in to offer guidance on types of protections renters need and how to achieve them
Housing Policy + Finance
HUD Releases Additional Rental Assistance
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is providing new aid to help low-income families keep up with rising rents
Build to Rent
Where Are Build-to-Rent Developments Seeing the Fastest Growth?
The build-to-rent sector is seeing major increases in townhome units and horizontal apartment communities, particularly in these red-hot rental markets
Housing Markets
Which Metros Are Seeing the Biggest Rent Drops?
Rental prices are beginning to fall from peak highs, but not all metros are seeing equal relief
Build to Rent
Single-Family Build-to-Rent Sector Remains Resilient Against Rate Hikes
Single-family BTR starts declined slightly during the second quarter, but the sector is rapidly expanding
Build to Rent
New Multifamily Construction Could Reduce Rental Costs in These Metros
A few lucky metro areas are seeing an uptick in new-construction that could bring relief to cost-burdened renters
