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Industry Trends Report | Week of November 10

The top storylines in multifamily this week are SmartRent's new advisory council, rents poised for a 2026 comeback, LA lowers rent increase cap, notes from a road warrior, renter by choice, brand research and resident resonance, Preiss Co.'s tech evaluation process, appealing to Gen Z renters and chabots…

Industry Trends Report | Week of November 3

The top storylines in multifamily this week are turning data into decisions, Election 2025 and the effect on CRE, rent premiums persist despite record supply, multifamily insights from Nasdaq, value-add strategies, the fear multifamily can't ignore, fee transparency, optimizing revenue with smart renewals and tips for AI in…

Up-Front Fee Transparency Reshapes Multifamily Marketing

Price transparency has become an expectation of consumers spanning nearly every industry, and the multifamily space is finally catching up. Unlike other industries, such as travel and retail, which might have two or three factors contributing to a total cost, multifamily operators are having to account for countless…

Industry Trends Report | Week of October 20

The top storylines in multifamily this week are Mill Creek starts preleasing at Modera Aventura, Hamilton Zanze CEO and CIO are GlobeSt influencers, D.C. properties poised for redevelopment, staffing, virtual tours, luxury living, fee transparency, proptech and AI marketing audits.

Why Fee Transparency May Be the Focal Amenity for Renters

Transparency has become the hallmark of consumer trust across nearly every industry. People want to know exactly what they’re getting and what they’re paying for. From making travel plans to retail purchases, consumers are looking at the details. Within the multifamily space, transparency is no longer a bonus—it’s…

Industry Trends Report | Week of October 13

The top storylines in multifamily this week are Grace Hill 2025 Impact Hero Awards, Pankaj Bansi is SmartRent's new CTO, PetScreening integrates with Rentvine, boosting resident retention, remaining flexible with prospects, multifamily cap rates, AI transparency, the tech graveyard and on-brand website templates.

Industry Trends Report | Week of September 29

The top storylines in multifamily this week are what multifamily can learn from NYC taxi decline, workhorse amenities, what pros wish they knew from the start, groundbreaking at Modera at The Hill, ballot measures, developers optimistic but worry about costs, accounts payable, training technology and AI in branding.