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BY BRAD BECKETT ON FEBRUARY 18, 2020

This might be good news if you're a landlord: A recent survey from FreddieMac reveals that affordability issues remain a top concern for those looking to rent or purchase a home. However, the survey found that 84% of renters (which they call unprecedented) say renting is more affordable than owning AND a majority of renters (62%) say they are satisfied with their current rental experience. Click here to read more.

BY BRAD BECKETT ON FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Late last month, the city of Oakland, California passed an ordinance prohibiting landlords from asking about a potential tenant's criminal history or even rejecting them for having a criminal record. As reported by the LA Times, Oakland's ordinance is "the strictest of its kind in the state, covering both public and private housing." Click here to read more.

BY BRAD BECKETT ON FEBRUARY 11, 2020

According to recent census data, the share of single-person households has been significantly rising in America's largest cities. A recent report from Yardi's Point2Homes says that residents from established urban areas are increasingly living on their own. Click here to read more.

BY BRAD BECKETT ON FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Recently, the National Multifamily Housing Council issued an analysis of 2019's housing market as well as looking forward into 2020.  They rightly say that rent-control is an "existential threat to the industry" that needs to be a top priority. Click here to read more.

BY BRAD BECKETT ON FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Remodeling Magazine recently released their 33rd annual Cost vs. Value Report comparing 22 remodeling projects & upgrades with the value they retain when the property is sold in 101 U.S. housing markets. Click here to read more.

BY BRAD BECKETT ON FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the nation's builders are on track to finish more new apartments in 2020 than in any year since the 1980s, however data from RealPage shows these new units are trending toward the higher end. Click here to read more.

BY BRAD BECKETT ON FEBRUARY 5, 2020

We recently posted moving data from Atlas Van Lines, now it's United Van Lines' turn. According to their 2020 National Movers study, Idaho had the highest percentage of inbound migration, which marks their first time leading the list in over 25 years. Click here to read more.

BY BRAD BECKETT ON FEBRUARY 4, 2020

In a recent episode of the Rent Perfect podcast, David Pickron talks about the increase of short-term rentals and how property owners are finding new and creative ways to be landlords. Click here to read more.

BY BRAD BECKETT ON FEBRUARY 4, 2020

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently announced the publication of guidance clarifying how housing providers can comply with the Fair Housing Act when assessing a person's request to have an animal in housing to provide assistance because of a disability. Click here to read more.