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 …
In a major antitrust case, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a lawsuit against Zillow and Redfin over what it claims was an unlawful $100 million rental advertising deal that reduced competition in the online rental listing market. While this may sound like a dispute between tech giants, the outcome of this case could …
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Most real estate investors understand the power of geographic diversification. Far fewer understand how to achieve it without turning their investing journey into a web of distant contractors, unknown markets, and scattered tax filings. Investors don’t need to personally own properties in Phoenix, Dallas, Nashville, Tampa, and Boise to capture the benefits of nationwide real …
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If you’ve been waiting for a strong real-estate investment to diversify beyond rentals, our current Houston self-storage deal still has limited space available—and we’re opening it to our broader community before it closes. This opportunity is part of our Passive Investment Club, and for many investors, it’s ideal first step into hands-off, cash-flowing real estate. …
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