Tag: Short Term Rentals
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Why More Americans Are Choosing to Rent: CBRE Unpacks the Trend
The dream of homeownership is facing a significant affordability challenge, with more Americans opting to rent rather than buy. According to a new report by CBRE, the cost of buying a home remains substantially higher than renting, creating a wide financial gap that’s unlikely to close entirely in the near future. For real estate developers…
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Wall Street’s Billions Fuel Build-to-Rent Boom Amid Housing Affordability Crisis
As homeownership becomes increasingly elusive, Wall Street is reshaping the housing market by investing billions in build-to-rent communities. These single-family rental neighborhoods are rising as an alternative to traditional homeownership, particularly in Sunbelt states, where demand for affordable living is surging. A Solution for a Housing Shortage or a Missed Opportunity? The U.S. housing market…
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Weekly Housing Market Update: A Balanced Market Awaits in 2025
The U.S. housing market is on the brink of a transformation. According to Realtor.com’s 2025 Housing Forecast, the upcoming year is expected to mark the first full year of a balanced housing market since 2016. For nearly a decade, the market has leaned heavily toward sellers, but 2025 promises gains in both home prices and…
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Big Differences in Apartment Rent Gains Highlight Oversupply: What Real Estate Developers and Investors Need to Know
The multifamily rental market is painting a strikingly mixed picture. According to recent data from CoStar, while annual multifamily rent growth remained steady at 1.2% in Q3, local submarkets revealed a stark contrast in performance. Rent increases soared as high as 8% in some areas while plummeting by as much as -7.6% in others. These…
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Corporate Travel & Events Surge, Boosting Hotel Revenues
Group travel revenue per room rose 6.8% in the first eight months of 2024, outpacing inflation and driving lodging growth. Corporate retreats and group travel are experiencing a resurgence, significantly boosting hotel revenues as other travel segments slow. Financial and technology companies are leading this rebound, ensuring a robust demand for corporate events, booked years…
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A Surprising Housing Trend Is Sweeping the U.S. – Why Built-To-Rent Communities Are About To Redefine The Market
As the housing market becomes increasingly expensive, fewer people can afford to buy homes. An unexpected solution is spreading across the U.S. – built-to-rent communities. These developments, filled with single-family homes designed exclusively for renters, are becoming an appealing option for those who want a house but can’t manage the steep cost of ownership right…
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Top 10 Cities Where Homes Sell for the Most Below the Asking Price
Most homebuyers know that the price they see on real estate listings is more a fervent hope than a steadfast number etched in stone. So how much more—or less—than the asking price should buyers offer? For starters, that depends on timing. During the COVID-19 pandemic, demand for homes was so strong that offers over the…
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U.S. Apartment Market: Stability Amidst Subtle Shifts
The U.S. apartment market continues to showcase remarkable stability, with occupancy rates holding steady at 94.1% for August 2024. This marks the 10th consecutive month where occupancy has fluctuated by no more than 10 basis points (bps) in either direction. The minuscule difference between July (94.16%) and August (94.13%) underscores this stability, as the 0-bps…
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San Francisco’s Rent Control Expansion: A Game Changer for Real Estate Investors and Developers?
San Francisco is on the brink of a significant shift in its housing market. The city is poised to extend rent control to thousands more renters, contingent on the outcome of California’s Proposition 33 this November. Sweeping Changes on the Horizon Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin has introduced an ordinance to expand rent control…
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Rising Wages and Stable Rents Boost Apartment Affordability
U.S. apartment affordability is on the rise as stable rents and increased wage growth create a more favorable rental market. In August, U.S. apartment rents saw a modest 0.9% year-over-year increase, the largest in 18 months, while a surge in multifamily construction has kept rents relatively stable. Key Takeaways By the Numbers According to a Redfin…