Nearly half of the rental units in the U.S. are in properties of four or fewer units. More
September starts are roughly 11% higher than last year, and completions are up 26%. More
Fannie Mae chief economist Doug Duncan attributes the slowdown to a fall in... More
The affordable sector allows investors to align profits with social goals. More
Despite the high number of units that have come on line in the past year—with thousands more on the way in the second half of 2014—occupancy and rent-growth levels are among the highest they've been this century. More
Many primary markets should see vacancies climb by the close of 2015 as supply outpaces demand. And many of the most at-risk markets are in the South, including Charlotte, N.C., Austin, Texas, and Orlando, Fla. More
The single-family rental market is maturing, but like most adolescents, it's unsure of what it wants to be when it grows up. Here, MFE takes a deep dive into this new institutional asset class, with the sector's biggest players weighing in on their challenges, opportunities and exit plans. More
An accounting rule change could make low-income housing attractive to more corporations. More
With immigrants playing a dual role in driving apartment demand and providing a key labor source, the industry has a growing stake in the debate over immigration reform. More