Rental Market

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Sigh of Relief… as Charlotte Area Rents Give Renters a Break

A thriving financial, banking and energy center, Charlotte has managed to maintain a certain level of affordability along with its growing…

Time-Lapse Images of Philadelphia Take You on a Virtual Then-and-Now Tour

Ever realized how much individual buildings can change the image and feel of a city? Whether old or new, some…

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Dallas Holding Its Ground in the Rent Growth Battle, but the Pressure Is on from All Sides

Dallas has been keeping up fairly well with the surrounding cities in terms of rent growth. Currently the general trend…

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California’s Capital Redefines Itself: 10 Now-and-Then Photos of Sacramento’s Evolving Cityscape

Downtown Sacramento has seen enormous change and development over the last decade. The Southside Park area has welcomed ventures such…

Phoenix Rents Lag behind Most of the Metro in Spite of Good Growth Rate

Surprise! Surprise Beats Phoenix in the Rent Growth Race, and So Does Most of the Metro

The desert climate doesn’t seem to help set Phoenix apart from the rest of the nation, in that the cores…

10 of the Highest-Rated Apartment Communities in Chicago

When in Doubt, Ask the Renters: See 10 of the Best-Rated Apartment Communities in Chicagoland

When you want to find out whether the new apartment you want to live in is worth your money or…

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Moderate Rent Growth Across Chicagoland, Except for One Western Suburb

There’s a reason we didn’t see Chicago in apartment-related headlines last year: no spectacular changes in rent prices. During 2016,…

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Brooklyn, NY – The Eastward Expansion of High-Income Newcomers

Article featured on:  Much has been written about the changes taking place in Brooklyn’s neighborhoods in the last decade. We…

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LA Core Stabilizing, Area Cities Post Outstanding Rent Growth

Los Angeles rents  have been growing steadily in the last three years, but “more haste, less speed” seems to be the…

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Ready for Some Nostalgia? Check Out How Phoenix Has Changed in the Past Century

A lot has changed since Phoenix was first settled in 1867 near the place where the Salt and Gila Rivers…

10 of the Highest-Rated Apartment Communities in Atlanta

Renters Know Best—Here Are 10 of Atlanta’s Highest-Rated Rental Properties

If you’re currently searching for a new apartment for rent in Atlanta, it’s hardly any news for you, that it’s…

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Will History Repeat Itself? 2017 Sees Strong Start, as Rents Jump for First Time in Months

Key takeaways: The average U.S. apartment rent rose for the first time in 5 months, reaching $1,315, according to Yardi…

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Then and Now Pics Show That Austin Was Cool Even a Century Ago

How did this Texas city get where it is today? What major developments have changed the physical landscape, skyline, and…

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10 Before-and-After Images Showcase Louisville’s Changing Urban Landscape

From its founding in 1778, Louisville has grown into the 30th most populous city in the entire U.S. It’s now…

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Chicago Then-and-Now: Behold the City’s Remarkable Urban Transformation

Aside from its notorious politicians and its storied sports teams, what makes Chicago truly unique and such an alluring place…

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Atlanta Suburbs Beat City with Fastest Growing Rents in 2016

Rents have been creeping up in Atlanta over the last 3 years, the average rent within the city limits hitting…

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39 New Apartment Communities Join the Dallas-Fort Worth Housing Market in 2016—See the Top 10 Largest of Them

Everything is bigger in Texas, and if the rental inventory in the Dallas-Fort Forth Metroplex wasn’t already big enough, developers…

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Winston-Salem’s Newest Projects Featured in 10 Time-Lapse Photos

Winston-Salem, NC is known as the ‘City of Arts and Innovation’. How has the city innovated in infrastructure through several…

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A Collection of 10 Time-Lapse Images Show Anaheim’s Newest Developments

A popular vacation and business destination, Anaheim has been growing and developing since 1890. From the Victorian architecture alongside modern…

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Cincinnati Then & Now: Queen City Streetscapes from a Century Ago and Today

Cincinnati has embraced several nicknames over the years. There was the “City of Seven Hills,” an allusion to Rome when…

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10 Major Projects That Changed Boulder, CO in Less Than a Decade [Time-Lapse Photos]

Whether through its vibrant cultural scene – regularly complimented by a number of film, music and art festivals – or…

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10 Then-and-Now Photos of Classic St. Louis Streetscapes Paint a Vivid Picture of the City’s Amazing Transformation

With a population exceeding 319,000, the port city of St. Louis, situated on the easternmost border of the state of…

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Baton Rouge’s Changing Skyline: See What a Difference a Decade Makes in These Incredible Now-and-Then Photos

Once a sleepy southern city, Baton Rouge is now a booming metropolis. The new IBM office building has brought 800…

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2016 Year End Report – Renters in Mid and Small-Sized Cities Felt the Pain Last Year

Report highlights:  The national average apartment rent  in 2016 increased by 4% y-o-y, reached $1,210/month, according to Yardi Matrix In…

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Football Fans Pay 16% More in Rent to Live Close to the Action

If you’re a football fanatic who likes to be at the center of the action and plans their life around…

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Rents Drop for 4th Straight Month in December, With San Jose, SF & NYC Among Slowest Growing Rental Markets

Key takeaways: The average US apartment rent decreased for the fourth consecutive month, reaching $1,210 in December On a year-over-year…

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One Fifth of Manhattan Renters Earn Over $150,000/Year; Brooklyn Has More Affluent Renters Than L.A.

Article featured on: Manhattan consistently tops the list for most expensive rents in the nation, wrapping up the year with…

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10 Then-And-Now Photos of Raleigh, NC That Best Reflect Its Amazing Evolution

The Raleigh we know today is a beautiful city loved by its residents and visitors alike, rich in museums, performing…

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Atlanta Then and Now: Instant Time-Travel with 10 Old vs New Images of a Great City

Atlanta, GA is one of the best-known cities in the world and in the top 10 most visited destinations in…

Here’s How Much You Need to Earn to Afford Renting an Apartment

Rent Burden Around the US: Here’s How Much You Need to Earn to Afford Renting an Apartment

Ever had the feeling that your rent takes up way too much of your income? No need to feel bad…