Rental Market

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Apartment Rents On Downward Slide in November yet Sacramento, Colorado Springs Keep Renters Struggling with Double-Digit Growth

Key takeaways: Supported by record high apartment completions, the national rent continues to decrease for the third consecutive month to…

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Then and Now: The Bluest Skies—and Greenest Buildings—You’ve Ever Seen in Seattle

Even before it had no right to such a claim, Seattleites have been calling their home the “largest city in…

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Green Apartment Construction Blossoming, Yet Renter Survey Shows $560 Rent Premium is 5 Times Higher than Most Would Pay

Study highlights: The number of new green-certified apartments expected to rise by 32% in 2016, exceeding 59,000 units by the…

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1.2 Million Wealthy Households Became Renters in the Last 10 Years – In SF They Outnumber Homeowners

Not everyone thinks that real estate equity is a good investment. A look at the 2015 American Community Survey revealed…

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Despite October Slowdown, Renters on the West Coast Struggle with Rising Rents, Competitive Markets

Key takeaways: With apartment completions at a 10-year high, the national rent fell $3 from the previous month to $1,216…

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How Big is a Rental Home in America? Average Apartment Size by State

Apartments are slowly, but surely, shrinking in cities across the country as developers are trying to squeeze in more units…

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Upgrading to a Larger Apartment—the Financial Implications of Having an Extra Bedroom

A common compromise renters make is settling for less space in favor of a good location. However, living small is…

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Time-Lapse Photos Track West Palm Beach’s Newest Projects

West Palm Beach is one of Florida’s most popular cities to live and to visit. Southeast Florida has been through…

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The Capital of Silicon Valley Gets a Vertical Upgrade: 10 Now-And-Then Photos of San Jose

As real estate markets in other sought-after Santa Clara Valley areas become saturated, San Jose has the opportunity to reinvent…

Orange County

Apartment Projects Dominate Orange County’s New Landscape: Twelve Then-and-Now Photos

Nothing says recovery like new construction, and there have been quite a few additions to Orange County, California between 2007…

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The Newest Madison, WI Buildings Give This University Town a European Vibe [Time Lapse Images]

It’s for good reason that Madison has been recently called one of the best places to live in the U.S….

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The Changing Face of the Twin Cities in 10 Before-and-After Photos

Straddling the Mississippi and Minnesota rivers, the Twin Cities of Minneapolis – largest city in Minnesota – and Saint Paul—the…

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10 of Orlando’s Most Impressive New-Builds in Before-and-After Photos

Orlando is a city on the rise — both literally and figuratively. As ‘The Theme Park Capital of the World’,…

Apartment Market Report September 2016

Rents Decline for the First Time in 9 Months in September but Continue to Climb on a Year-Over-Year Basis

Key takeaways: On a year-over-year basis, the average apartment rent grew 4.7% nationwide in September 2016 Rents decreased 0.1% from…

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Experience Real Southern Comfort with 8 of the Most Expensive Rentals in Columbia, SC

Say what you will about the South, but no one ever retires and moves up North. Warmer weather, tax breaks…

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Washington, D.C. Past and Present: A Visual Tour

Washington, DC is one of the nation’s most historic cities — but it has also undergone significant and striking transformations…

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What Luxury Looks Like in 10 of the Most Expensive Cities for Renters in Florida

With its unique combination of classy and sassy, dream-like views, flow of celebrities hanging out at The Setai, adventurous Orlando…

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The Mind-Boggling Transformation of Brooklyn over the Last 8 Years

Brooklyn is a cultural hub, a culinary nucleus, and a real estate giant. It is filled with interesting people and…

Kansas City

Check out Kansas City’s Amazing Transformation in 10 Then-and-Now Photos

In 1867, the Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad was deciding between Leavenworth and Kansas City as to where to build…

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10   Cincinnati Buildings That Bring New Life to the Queen City

The past ten years have brought a wealth of new construction projects to the Queen City. From University Heights to…

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Los Angeles Then and Now: A Century of Change in the City of Angels in Photos

Such is the reputation of Los Angeles that it hardly needs an introduction. Among its accolades, it stands as the…

Long Island City, Queens NYC

Then & Now: 8 Before-and-After Images Reveal Long Island City’s Impressive Growth

Known for its thriving arts scene, lush waterfront parks, and diverse crowds, Long Island City (LIC) has experienced significant growth…

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Apartment Construction at a 10-Year High, Eases Pressure on Rental Prices in Booming Markets

Article featured on: Highlights: More than 320,000 new apartments projected to be completed in 2016, a 50% increase compared to…

Ann Arbor Skyline Changes

Ann Arbor: Development Boom Will Change Your Ideas About Student Housing

While housing projects across the country shut down during the Great Recession of 2008, the construction cranes lingered over the…

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3 Ways Your Credit Score Can Affect Your Rent

Content provided by Odysseas Papadimitriou, CEO of WalletHub If you recently submitted an application to rent an apartment, go and check your…

Fort Worth Skyline Changes

See How Fort Worth Has Grown in These 10 Before-and-After Photos

Fort Worth was born as a small army outpost in 1849, but today it’s the fifth-largest city in the great…

Bellevue WA Streetscape Changes

The Changing Face of Bellevue: 8 Years of Development in Then-and-Now Photos

Bellevue (or ‘beautiful view’) is a city that justifies its nomenclature through its situation on the eastside of Washington’s King…

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Nashville: Music City Hits High Notes with New Development

What would founders James Robertson and John Donelson think if they saw the town they founded 235 years ago today?…

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California Renters Pay Up to 46% More Near Top Schools

While carefree children enjoy their summer break, many parents are already thinking about the upcoming school year.  The pressure of…

Jersey City Skyline Changes

10 Interactive Photos Show the Dramatic Transformation of Jersey City’s Skyline

Jersey City has come a long way in recent years. Its unprecedented population growth is giving Jersey City Mayor Steven…