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Finding affordable housing is a struggle for many Americans—including members of the military. Housing costs are the top factor contributing to financial stress for active-duty family respondents, according to the 2023 Military Family Lifestyle Survey. Plus, civilian housing isn’t always designed with military members in mind. Learn more about military members’ housing needs and how multifamily owners and operators can address them. “Members of the military face unique challenges, including frequent relocations and Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) that can be slow to adjust for rising costs—especially in high-cost markets where rent exceeds BAH,” said Charlie Fenton,... Read more
National REITs like Avalon Bay Communities and local investor-operators have completed many ADU projects, are pleased with the results, and plan to keep building...
ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) and tiny houses have become distinctive living solutions in compact living. Understanding these options’ differences is crucial for...
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Finding an apartment in a major U.S. city for less than $1,000 per month has become more difficult lately, but in some metros, such as Oklahoma City and Pittsburgh,...
More than four of every five U.S. residents (82%) believe there should be caps on the amount landlords are allowed to increase rent, according to a new survey commissioned by Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage. The survey data in Redfin’s report is from a commissioned survey conducted by Ipsos in September 2024. The survey was fielded to 1,802 renters and homebuyers aged 18-65, including 188 who live in California. Caps on rent increases, also known as rent control, give governments the authority to put a lid on how much landlords are allowed to increase rent each year. The White House proposed a federal rent control policy in July; the policy would cap... Read more
The New York City Council passed the FARE Act, shifting broker fees from renters to landlords. The law is expected to cut upfront moving costs on units that have fees...
The Federal Housing Finance Agency announced higher caps for 2025 that allow the Enterprises to purchase up to $146 billion in multifamily loans and will continue to...
A group of Jersey City tenants living in rent controlled apartments claim their landlord’s employees placed rancid smelling fish in a vacant unit earlier this year as...
More and more owners are filing for evictions in some Sun Belt cities as tenants increasingly struggle to pay rent. Evictions are up by more than 35% compared to...
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