Colorado’s Most Expensive ZIP Codes – Cherry Creek and Congress Park in the Lead, Englewood and Cherry Hills Village Close Behind at Nearly $2K
Key takeaways: At $1,991, Denver’s 80206 is the #1 most expensive ZIP code for Colorado renters Rents in 44 of Colorado’s most expensive ZIPs are above the $1,350 national average Apartment construction is strong, with 13,142 new units expected in Metro Denver in 2017 Of the state’s top 50 priciest ZIP codes, 80538 in Loveland…
Read MoreRents Continue Slowdown in NYC, SF But Mid-Sized Cities See Major Spike
Key takeaways: Average rents hit $1,352 for the month of August, rising just $1 – or 0.1% – since July, according to Yardi Matrix. A whopping 84% of the 250 biggest cities in the U.S. (209 in total) have experienced rent growth over the past year. Just 31 cities saw rents flat-line, while 10 cities…
Read MoreThe Most Expensive ZIP Codes in Texas – Central Austin in the Lead with Downtown Rents Nearing $2.5K
Key takeaways: The #1 most expensive ZIP code in Texas is 78701 in trendy Downtown Austin with an average rent of $2,475 All 50 of the most expensive ZIP codes in Texas boast rents higher than the national average—currently at $1,316 according to Yardi Matrix Harris county leads with 15 spots among Texas’ 50 priciest…
Read More5 Design Ideas to Go Green with Your Apartment Interiors
Living in an apartment certainly comes with its interior design-related challenges. In most cases, you’re working with a limited floor area, forcing you to make most of your decorating or project decisions based on how best to maximize that floor area with functional space. Making matters even more encumbered are the limitations imposed by your…
Read MoreApartment Construction at its Highest Level in 20 Years, with Denver, Nashville Joining NYC as 2017’s Hottest Rental Markets
We’d need 4.6 million new apartments by 2030 to meet demand for rental living and keep prices in check, per data from the National Multifamily Housing Council. That’s about 373K new units each year on average, a number that’s rather optimistic considering the pace of apartment construction in the last decade. So how feasible is…
Read MoreThe Most Expensive ZIP Codes for Renters in Florida in 2017
Key Highlights: Apartment rents in Coral Gables ZIP 33146 are the highest in the State of Florida 42 of the state’s top 50 ZIP codes with the most expensive apartments are in Southeast Florida 18 Florida ZIP codes have average rents above $2,000/month A sought-after location for renters of all ages, the Sunshine State…
Read MoreWashington’s Most Expensive ZIP Codes – Seattle’s CBD On Top with Urban Core Rents Nearing $2.5K
Key takeaways: At $2,428, Seattle’s 98101 is the #1 most expensive ZIP code for renters in Washington Seattle is also home to 18 of the state’s top 50 most expensive ZIP codes All of Washington’s 50 priciest ZIP codes surpass the national average rent, which clocked in at $1,349 in June – in fact more…
Read MoreDespite National Slowdown, Rents in Midland, Buffalo Reach New Highs in July
Key takeaways: Average rents hits $1,350 for the month of July, rising just $1 – or 0.1% – since June, according to Yardi Matrix. Texas leads the nation in terms of rent growth, with Midland and Odessa claiming the No. 1 and No. 2 spots. The Lone Star State’s Lubbock, however, saw the nation’s biggest…
Read MoreJune 2017 Rent Report: Rents Lose Steam in Construction-Crazed Cities But Spiral in Others
Key takeaways: Average rents on U.S. apartments rose by $12, or 0.9%, in June, hitting $1,349 for the month, according to Yardi Matrix. While rising inventory levels may help rent growth cool down to some extent, Manhattan still remains the country’s most expensive market with average rents north of $4,000/mo. 85% of the country’s largest…
Read MoreArizona’s Most Expensive ZIP Codes—Desert View- and ASU-Area Rents on the Heels of Downtown Phoenix
Highlights The most expensive ZIP code in Arizona is 85003 in the Central City/Encanto area of Phoenix with an average rent of $1,576 Only 6 Arizona ZIP codes top the $1,316 national average rent 85701 in Tucson is the most expensive ZIP code outside of Maricopa County Although the average rent in Arizona was hovering…
Read MoreThe Priciest Zip Codes for Renters in North Carolina in 2017
Key Highlights: Charlotte’s urban core is home to the top 3 most expensive zip codes for renters in North Carolina 15 of the state’s top 50 zip codes with the most expensive apartments are in Charlotte, 9 in Raleigh Chapel Hill’s 27516 breaks the top 5 priciest zip codes for renters in the state When…
Read MoreRent Pressure Shifts from Hot Cities to Mid-Tier Housing Markets in May
Key takeaways: Average rents on U.S. apartments rose by $4, or 0.3%, in May, hitting $1,316 for the month, according to Yardi Matrix. In terms of rent growth, California was home to eight of the 15 fastest-growing cities in the country. Stockton came in at No. 1 once again, while Sacramento rose three spots since…
Read MoreTop U.S. Neighborhoods That Got the Most Apartments After the Recession
The real estate market has been through a lot since the recession. After “the big housing crash” home buying humbly stepped aside, allowing renting to come out of the shadows, stripped of its old “low-income” stigma, all glamorous and hip, making its way into the nicest, most sought-after American neighborhoods. That’s how the great apartment…
Read MoreSuburb vs City: Suburban Areas Are Gaining Renters Faster Than Urban Areas in 19 out of 20 Largest Metros
Article featured on: Key highlights: The number of renters grows faster in the suburbs than in cities in 19 out of 20 U.S. metros The suburbs of St. Louis, Atlanta, Riverside, and Boston gained 3 times more renters than their urban areas Rents are cheaper in the suburbs than in cities in 18 out of…
Read MoreSmall Cities Take the Spotlight as April Rents Jump while San Fran, NYC See Big Drops
Key takeaways: The average U.S. apartment rent increased by $2 in April, reaching $1,314 according to Yardi Matrix. Again the California cities make up the bulk of the rent-growth list, this time with eleven of the top 20 cities located within the state’s borders. In April, Stockton switched places with Lancaster, advancing to the No.1…
Read More5 Secrets of Successful Rental Candidates
Trying to find an affordable rental apartment or house in a particularly tough market? When you live in a popular town or city, finding a rental home that fits your budget, location and lifestyle can seem an overwhelming task—and it certainly doesn’t help when you show up to view a listing and find a lineup…
Read MoreTime-Lapse Slides Show the Most Spectacular Skyline Changes in the U.S. in the Last Decade
The top growing cities in the country are among the largest U.S. cities, according to the newest U.S. Census population data. In other words, the most populous metros continue to be the most popular as well, drawing new residents to their already dense urban landscape. Millennials are flocking to these big urban centers, driving demand…
Read MoreVideo: Blending Boston’s Historic Places with Modern Day Life in One Cool Then-and-Now Video Tour
Since its founding in 1630, Boston has been a pivotal center of American and world history, philanthropy, education, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Although many of the most notable changes that took place in Boston over the last century surround its transportation system, it is still one of the most walkable cities in the U.S. Despite the…
Read MoreWitness the Evolution of Long Beach in 10 Before-and-After Photos
Though sometimes overshadowed by its larger neighbor, Los Angeles, Long Beach is a gem of the California coast, and one of the world’s largest shipping ports. People come to the city for business and pleasure, and in the past ten years a lot has changed, with more development in the pipeline, including the $520 million…
Read MoreApartment Rents Still on a Roll in Most Cities Though Some Hot Markets See Important Declines in March
Key takeaways: The average U.S. apartment rent increased by $6 in March, reaching $1,312 according to Yardi Matrix. Again the California cities make up the bulk of the rent-growth list, with twelve of the top 20 cities located within the state’s borders. This time Lancaster and Stockton took the No. 1 and No. 2 spots.…
Read MoreTop Financial Centers of the World: How Do Their Rents Measure Up to Their Reputation?
Article featured on: CBC, Expat.com, Daily Hive Living in one of the world’s financial hubs means getting access to top-notch cultural attractions and entertainment, a varied job market, and — naturally! — expensive lifestyles. This is what sets apart financial core cities like New York from large cities like Atlanta, Las Vegas, or Miami. But…
Read MoreRents Remain Stable for February; San Fran Finally Catches a Break
Key takeaways: The average U.S. apartment rent decreased by $9 in February, reaching $1,306 according to Yardi Matrix. Luxury rents have dropped for the month, hitting $1, 554. This marks a nearly 1% decrease over January. California cities make up the bulk of the rent-growth list, with eight of the top 20 cities located within…
Read MoreTime-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 buildings are symbols of endurance, others of change, some stand out and some blend in, but they almost always tell a story of the city and its people. With so much history behind it, it’s…
Read MoreDallas 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 in the largest US metros is that the main cities are cooling off while the suburbs post exceptionally high increases, but Dallas’ case is a more balanced one. At the end of 2016, Dallas apartments…
Read MoreCalifornia’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 as the East End Gateway Project which helped transform the historic warehouse district into a viable, transit-oriented neighborhood. Right next door, the R Street Corridor saw significant redevelopment, and is now a vibrant arts district,…
Read MoreModerate 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, overall apartment rents in the Chicago area lingered between $1,300 and $1,400, on average. The metro rents grew by a moderate 4% in 2016, on par with the national rent growth rate, finishing the year at $1,387/month, only…
Read MoreBrooklyn, 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 dived into Census data to see how renters are impacting New York City‘s most populous borough. Judging by the explosion of new rentals construction in the post housing-crisis era, there’s no denying that the borough…
Read MoreReady 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 meet. While the Sonoran Desert may seem an unlikely location for a farming community, that’s exactly how Phoenix began, thanks to the construction of irrigation canals. As a matter of fact, the economy of Phoenix…
Read MoreWill 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 Matrix. San Francisco is finally seeing some relief; rents dropped nearly a full percent since January 2016. This is likely due to an influx of new units in 2016. Many of the country’s lowest-rent cities…
Read MoreThen 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 lifestyle in Austin the most? Incredibly popular with millennials, Austin owns plenty of accolades from ‘Live Music Capital of the World’, to ‘Silicon Hills’, and ‘City of the Violet Crown’ for the lights on the…
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