Zumper Releases May 2025 National Rent Report
The May 2025 edition of Zumper’s National Rent Report shows the latest trends in rental prices across the country. The report indicates a slight increase in rental prices compared to the previous month, with the national median rent for a one-bedroom apartment now standing at $1,500 and the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment at […]
The population of the United States experiences growth in all regions.
Recent Growth Trends in U.S. Cities Recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau says cities of all sizes grew on average from 2023 to 2024 with Southern & Western cities experiencing accelerated growth. Across the country, cities with populations fewer than 5k grew by 0.3% on average, compared with average growth rates of 1% for […]
Investor demand for condos hits a decade low
Investor Purchases of Condos Decline, Redfin Reports A recent report from Redin reveals that investor purchases of condos have dropped by 3% year over year, marking the lowest level in a decade. This decline is primarily attributed to investors pulling back from the Florida market. The slowing condo market has raised concerns among buyers about […]
It’s time to ride the real estate investing roller coaster today.
Understanding the Roller Coaster of Real Estate By M. Jane Garvey Headlines in the real estate market can be like a roller coaster ride, with fluctuations in rents, prices, and showings. These headlines can create confusion and misinform individuals about the current state of the market. As an investor, it’s important to look beyond the […]
Washington State implements rent control measures
Washington State Implements Rent Control Legislation In early May, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson (D) signed a bill into law that will limit annual rent increases (rent control). According to Yahoo News, the measure (HB 1217) caps rent increases at 7% plus inflation or 10% (whichever is lower) and includes single-family homes. The rent for manufactured […]
In March, rental prices in San Francisco increased by 2.9% compared to the previous year.
Rent Growth Trends “Single-family rent growth picked up for the third consecutive month in March, appearing to have bottomed out in December of last year…National trends are firming. Markets with large numbers of new rental units coming online showed softness in single-family rents, as these new units give renters some bargaining power. This can be […]
Top 10 Rental Cities for the First Quarter of 2025, According to RentCafe
RentCafe’s Quarterly Rental Engagement Tracker Highlights Top 10 Rental Cities for Q1 2025 RentCafe says that with spring in full bloom and summer getting closer, it’ll soon be time for the busiest moving season, when renters are searching for apartments. With that in mind, their new quarterly Rental Engagement Tracker for Q1 2025 has identified […]
Record High Number of House Sharing Households Reported
The Rise of House-Sharing: A Growing Trend Among All Age Groups According to recent research from the NAHB’s Eye on Housing, a record-high 6.8 million households shared their housing with unrelated housemates, roommates or boarders in 2023. Interestingly, they point out that the number of households sharing housing with nonrelatives had been rising steadily since […]
The Most Desired Airbnb Homes in Every State
Airbnb’s Top Wishlisted Homes in all 50 States Airbnb says with the summer travel season just around the corner, data shows that spontaneous trips and nearby travel are on the rise. Interestingly, their data show that trips booked less than a week before travel has been the fastest growing segment over the last three years […]
In February, rental prices in San Francisco rose by 2.9% compared to the previous year.
Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) Reports Increase in U.S. Single-Family Rental Prices According to the latest Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) Single-Family Rent Index (SFRI), U.S. single-family home rental prices increased 2.9% year over year in February, 2025. The monthly growth rate for February was 1%, which was above the average of 0.2% for February from 2004-2019, marking the […]