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Small multifamily properties are growing the quickest as a share of rental inventory outside of the largest U.S. metro markets.
How Do Small Building Renters Find Their Apartments?
Traditional word of mouth referrals and Internet searches are most popular among renters seeking small building rentals. But search modes vary with the end purpose of the move.
Suburban Apartment Renters Shifting Slightly Away from Vehicle Ownership
As apartment developments find new takers in the suburban areas of the largest US metros and regional transit connectivity continues to improve, more small building households are beginning to give up cars.
Need for Higher Speeds: An Updated Look at Internet Usage in Small Apartment Buildings
While Internet access makes steady inroads in small apartment buildings, renter preference for faster connectivity is shifting access to newer technologies.
Our Top 10 Posts for 2017
From the fastest growing metro markets and the factors that determine rent growth to tech solutions and the future of amenity offerings, ALEX Chatter has been your go to source for multifamily news and information.
The Changing Rental Preferences of Aging Millennials
As Millennials age, their preference for rental accommodations continues to diversify across apartment types, with small apartment buildings now positioned to cater more to the youngest renters in this cohort.
Q3 2017 Small Balance Multifamily Investment Trends Report
While Q3 2017 small balance multifamily lending activity decreased 3.1 percent from Q2 2017, we’re still on pace for a new annual benchmark in the space.