Federal lawmakers and regulatory agencies are exploring high-stakes policies that could impact the rental housing industry. Continue Reading
The year 2023 was one of ups and downs for the U.S. economy. By most measures, and certainly official ones, the U.S. did not slide into a recession. Continue Reading
In a world of business driven by data, ALN provides comprehensive Multifamily research you can trust. Take a look at Des Moines November 2023 Market Report. Continue Reading
From expense uncertainty to having limited resources, operators have multiple variables to consider when constructing a budget for the fiscal year. Continue Reading
October CPI inflation figures came in slightly below expectations, remaining flat from last month, and increasing 3.2% year-over-year, seasonally adjusted. Price stability was led by declines in energy prices, including a 5.0% drop in gasoline. Continue Reading
The Federal Trade Commission officially published its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to establish a Trade Regulation Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees (Docket No. FTC-2023-0064). Continue Reading
For the first time since Q3 2022, annual absorption was positive, signaling strong demand, with 127,130 units absorbed, according to RealPage. Quarterly market absorption rose to 90,827 units. Despite this positive growth, demand is still falling short of new completions. Continue Reading
In a world of business driven by data, ALN provides comprehensive Multifamily research you can trust. Take a look at Des Moines October 2023 Market Report. Continue Reading
The vast majority of homes built in the United States fit one of two categories: big buildings with lots of apartments or single-family houses with a yard. But as cities and suburbs around the country face soaring rents and home prices, they are looking to a third type of housing: “missing middle.” Continue Reading
Roughly 1,218 new apartment units are expected to be built in the Des Moines metro this year — nearly five times more than in 2022, according to a new report by RentCafe. Continue Reading
The September inflation release came in slightly higher than expected, rising 3.7% year-over-year and 0.4% over the month, seasonally adjusted. Shelter costs were responsible for more than half the increase. Continue Reading
The National Apartment Association has released an updated version of the previous Dollar of Rent analysis, which now provides insights at the state level. This explanatory infographic breaks down a dollar of rent using Iowa state averages into its component parts. Continue Reading
