Research Center

Editorial Director Suzann D. Silverman

What’s Better Than a Crystal Ball?

When it comes to apartment community operations, the answer may just be AI!

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Self Storage National Report – March 2026

The national under-construction pipeline remained unchanged month-over-month, accounting for 2.4 percent of existing inventory, according to Yardi Matrix data.

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Loan Maturity Snapshot: How’s 2026 Shaping Up?

The latest Mortgage Bankers Association trends report points to a stronger year for originations.

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Top 5 NYC Multifamily Building Sales—February 2026

A list of New York City’s top deals for the sector, based on PropertyShark data.

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Top 10 Emerging Self Storage Markets of 2026

Our annual list of the nation’s fastest‑rising metros, based on insights from Yardi Matrix.

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National Multifamily Report – February 2026

Advertised rents have been circling the same figure for 18 consecutive months, according to Yardi Matrix.

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What’s Driving All the REIT Mergers?

This isn’t a normal investment cycle, but specific market trends are driving the flurry of activity.

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Tampa Multifamily Report – February 2026

Occupancy is not budging despite the supply boom.

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Boston Multifamily Report – February 2026

Beantown rentals are giving mixed signals.

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Portland Multifamily Report – February 2026

Seasonal patterns and strong supply are taking their toll.