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Apartment Markets Tighten While Financing Stays Tight

NMHC's Market Tightness Index topped 50 for the first time in a year while financing softened. What the split means for property owners now.

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The ROAD to Housing Act Is Law — Now Comes the Rulebook

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is now law, without a presidential signature. Here's what its rollout means for independent property owners.

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The Institutional Home-Buying Ban: An Owner's Window

A ban on big institutional home buyers is live as Wall Street keeps selling rentals. Here's what it really means for individual property owners.

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The Gap Between Late and On-Time Rent

July rent collections softened, but full payment held near 95.4%. The gap between late and on-time is one owners can actually close.

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Wall Street Is Selling Homes — What Owners Should Do

A new federal buying ban is pushing institutional investors to sell single-family homes. Here's what it really means for independent owners.

Mortgage Rates Near 6.55%: What Owners Should Do
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Mortgage Rates Near 6.55%: What Owners Should Do

Mortgage rates are pushing to a fresh 2026 high near 6.55%. Here's why property owners should stress-test cash flow, not chase cheaper money.

Fannie Mae's 2026 Rate Forecast: An Owner's Read
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Fannie Mae's 2026 Rate Forecast: An Owner's Read

Fannie Mae nudged its 2026-2027 mortgage-rate outlook. Here's how property owners should plan for rates that ease slowly or stay sticky.