Baltimore apartment rents have returned to positive year-over-year growth following a brief dip in early 2026, driven by high lease renewal rates. RealPage data highlights this trend as evidence of residents staying put amid limited new lease demand.
U.S. apartment concession usage edged lower in June, though high-supply southern and western markets continue to offer deep discounts. Tracking these incentives provides RealPage users with visibility into localized landlord pricing strategies.
U.S. multifamily starts showed a volatile monthly surge in June, though rolling 12-month totals indicate a slow and steady recovery. RealPage reviews these Census Bureau figures to provide context on broader multifamily construction cycles.
Florida apartment markets are showing diverging recovery patterns, with Jacksonville and Orlando posting rent growth while southwest markets face supply pressure. RealPage highlights these shifting regional fundamentals to track local housing health.
Charlotte's apartment market is experiencing dispersed supply pressure, but strong demand has kept rent declines modest compared to other metros. This demonstrates the durability of the local housing market tracked by RealPage data.
Minneapolis joined the top 10 markets for annual job gains in June 2026, driven by a quick recovery in professional services and hospitality. This employment growth is tracked by RealPage as an indicator of local apartment demand drivers.
Multifamily permitting in Texas major metros has dropped significantly from its 2023 peak, led by sharp declines in Dallas, Houston, and Austin. This slowdown in new permits reflects cooling construction activity across key regional housing markets.
Boston apartment starts have fallen to their lowest point in over a decade due to economic headwinds and rent control risks. RealPage highlights this construction slowdown as a factor separating Class A performance from weaker Class B and C segments.
Legal analysts examine the evolution of antitrust enforcement following the DOJ's cases against RealPage and Agri Stats. This highlights increasing regulatory scrutiny on algorithmic pricing tools used in vertical SaaS and property management.
Second quarter 2026 apartment deliveries showed a modest uptick to 77,700 units while remaining below recent historical peaks. This data helps investors gauge supply moderation across the U.S. rental market.
Austin apartment rents increased by 1.3% in the second quarter of 2026, marking the first quarterly rent growth since fall 2022. This signals potential market equilibrium after a prolonged supply glut.
The U.S. apartment market is navigating economic crosswinds including sticky inflation, volatile hiring, and steady interest rates. These macroeconomic factors shape RealPage's latest national rent growth forecasts.
U.S. apartment concession usage held steady at 16.9% in May, remaining near multi-year highs despite a slight dip in average discount levels. High concession activity in the South indicates continued supply pressures in certain regions.
Fintech company Flex is seeking a bank charter to scale its flexible rent payment products. This development is peripheral to AppFolio, which previously partnered with Flex to integrate rent splitting into its property management platform.
U.S. student housing pre-leasing reached 84.7% for Fall 2026, matching prior year performance and outperforming historical averages. Strong pre-leasing demand indicates robust fundamentals for student housing operators.
New Jersey has officially signed the FAIR Act into law, banning the AI-powered rent-setting software tools utilized by landlords. The legislation follows intense regulatory and legal scrutiny surrounding property management software systems like RealPage.
The latest Economy Express episode examines slowing labor markets, steady interest rates, and ongoing housing affordability challenges. These trends provide key context for commercial real estate financing and apartment demand.
U.S. apartment concession usage remained elevated in June 2026, with average discount levels reaching deep historic marks. This trend reflects ongoing landlord efforts to attract tenants amid competitive market conditions.
Plaintiffs reached proposed class action settlements totaling $359.9 million in the ongoing RealPage rental software antitrust litigation. This massive financial resolution marks a significant development in the company's high-profile legal challenges.
RealPage CEO Dirk Wakeham discussed the strategic rationale behind acquiring Cherre to bolster the company's real estate software capabilities. Wakeham also addressed ongoing regulatory environment questions while pushing forward with enterprise data integrations.
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