Zumper National Rent Report – February 2018
Written By Zumper The top markets had another stable month of stable rents with the three most expensive one bedroom prices all remaining flat. The top 25 cities had the least movement in rankings, whether up or down, when compared to the rest of the nation...
8 Ways the Rental Housing Market Changed In 2017
Written By the Editors at Rental Housing Journal What were the 8 ways the rental housing market changed in 2017, and what can we learn heading into 2018? The folks at RentCafe have put together a report that looks at the rental housing trends in 2017 and...
Are Your Social Media Posts Compliant With Fair Housing Laws?
Written By Ellen Clark, Grace Hill Social media is a great tool for marketing in the multifamily industry to help build strong connections and community with your customers, but did you know Fair Housing laws apply? When you share information in print or in...
View the New West Virginia Apartment Association Firsthand!
Earlier this year, the West Virginia Apartment Association (WVAA) became an affiliate of the National Apartment Association (NAA). To celebrate this valuable partnership, WVAA is hosting its very first membership social. We invite you to drinks and hors-d'oeuvres at...
New Association Formed for WV Rental Property Owners, Operators
If you own or operate rental residential properties in the Mountain State or provide goods and services to the apartment industry, you're eligible to join the West Virginia Apartment Association. WVAA represents all rental housing owners throughout the state. Its...
WVAA Receives Affiliate Charter from National Apartment Association
The West Virginia Apartment Association (WVAA) received its affiliate charter from the National Apartment Association (NAA) at NAA's annual Capitol Conference in Washington DC. WVAA begins its affiliate charter with 23 members and 3,550 units. If you are interested in...
Multifamily Rents Finish 2016 Up 4%; Deceleration Continues
Average U.S. monthly rents dropped by $4 in December, as growth continues to cool. Rents fell to $1,210, according to Yardi Matrix’s monthly survey of 124 markets. On a year-over-year basis, rents grew 4.0% nationwide in December, a 30-basis-point decline from...
One Big Real Estate Trend You Need to Understand in 2017
Forget a tale of two cities: Extreme housing market fragmentation is now creating different experiences for home buyers and sellers in a wide range of locations and segments. Nationally, home prices are expected to keep rising, albeit more slowly -- 3.5% in 2017, vs....
OSHA Issues Final Rule On Walking-Working Surfaces, Fall Protection
The rule also includes a new section under the general industry Personal Protective Equipment standards that establishes employer requirements for using personal fall protection systems. The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has...