On February 24, 2026, President Donald Trump delivered the first State of the Union address of his second term. While the speech does not directly change landlord laws, it outlines national priorities that can influence housing policy, tax legislation, immigration enforcement, trade policy, and economic direction. For rental property owners, these policy signals matter. Rental …

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On January 30, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it is beginning the rulemaking process related to fees in the rental housing market. Before going further, one key point: Nothing has been implemented yet.The FTC has only issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM). There is no final rule, and the process could …

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Rental activity and trends for the Phoenix Metro area as reported by Zillow Research “Affordability is improving, with the typical renter now spending 26.4% of income on rent — the lowest share since August 2021.“ “Zillow forecasts single-family rents to rise 1.8% in 2026, while multifamily rents remain relatively flat (0.6%) as elevated vacancies and …

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If you own rental property in 2026, you’ve likely felt it already. Your renewal notice arrives… and the premium is up 15%, 25%, sometimes more. Deductibles increase. Coverage terms tighten. Carriers ask more underwriting questions. Umbrella policies cost more than they did just a few years ago. Insurance has quietly become one of the fastest-growing …

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Rental activity and trends for the Phoenix Metro area as reported by Zillow Research “Since the start of the pandemic, single-family rents have risen 43.6%, far outpacing the 26.7% increase in apartment rents over that same period. This is consistent with a relatively higher supply of apartments when compared to single-family rental units.“ “Renters maintained …

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While much of the real estate conversation today centers on what’s struggling — office vacancies, higher borrowing costs, and tighter margins — one asset class continues to quietly perform: industrial real estate. Industrial properties don’t rely on consumer sentiment or trendy amenities. They support the real economy — manufacturing, logistics, distribution, and storage. That makes …

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Over the past year, a new phrase has been showing up more often in real estate headlines: tenant unions. Historically, tenant unions were rare in the U.S. and typically limited to a handful of large, distressed multifamily properties in major cities. But that’s beginning to change. Recent high-profile cases — including efforts by tenants at …

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I follow a lot of real estate investing blogs, podcasts, and newsletters. Most focus on the latest strategies—creative finance, short-term rentals, exotic markets, or whatever the current trend happens to be. Every once in a while, though, a story cuts through the noise and serves as a powerful reminder of why plain, boring rental real …

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Rental activity and trends for the Phoenix Metro area as reported by Zillow Research – November 2025 “Over the past year, the rental market has moved firmly in favor of renters.“ “Deals remain common: Nearly two in every five listings included a concession, illustrating the bargaining power that renters have in today’s market.” Typical Rent:  …

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At Rentals America, we don’t just manage properties — we study markets. Over the past several years, many U.S. rental markets have experienced dramatic cycles. Rapid population growth, record-setting rent increases, and unprecedented new construction have reshaped the landscape for owners and investors alike. As we move into 2026, the rental market is transitioning into …

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