Rent Growth Slows in 2019: Still UP

Rent Growth Slows in 2019: Still UP

A new national report from Yardi Matrix shows that U.S. multifamily rent growth in 2019, while steady, falls short of the levels seen in recent years. The average national rent, which reached $1,442 in May, has grown $14 over the last three months. Last month was one...
Housing Study Sees the Same in 2019 and 2020

Housing Study Sees the Same in 2019 and 2020

“We’re predicting a fairly healthy year for the remainder of 2019” Metrostudy But the report from MetroStudy and Zonda also says… “As time goes on we do predict a recession and job losses beginning at the latter part of 2021 and going into 2022.” Other key...
Popular: Outdoor Cooking and Doorless Showers

Popular: Outdoor Cooking and Doorless Showers

That’s according to the Home Design Trends Survey conducted by the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The quarterly study found the increase in these features for kitchen and bathroom projects continues to grow. The survey also found: Kitchen sizes continue...
Garages Add 12% to Home Values Nationwide

Garages Add 12% to Home Values Nationwide

Chicago homes with garages sell for an estimated 38% more than comparable homes without them, according to a new analysis from Redfin. Have a garage adds more than $47,000 on the sale price of a typical Chicago home. Nationwide, homes with garages sell for $23,211...