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Where Americans can find the largest or coziest apartments

RentCafe.com lists the cities that lead the way in apartment sizes, which are on the rise in the U.S. and now average 908 square feet.

LOFT App by RealPage Drives Financial Wellness for Renters

(NewsUSA) - Demand for apartments is at a record high, with renters signing new leases and renewing their existing stays in droves. Residents’ expectations have also increased as they want their …

State laws require rent receipts: Did you give or get one this month?

TurboTenant explores what rent receipts are, how different cities and states legislate them, and the importance of integrating payments with property management software to help landlords streamline their processes.

Does your neighborhood sound expensive? Here's how names impact real estate prices.

Spokeo examined data from Redfin and other sources to see how neighborhood names influence property values.

Tariff whiplash and HUD cuts could cripple affordable housing development

Next City reports developers indicate increasing construction costs and cuts to federal funding will upend America's affordable housing progress.

4 advanced strategies for real estate investors to maximize returns

Range breaks down four advanced strategies that will help you build a smart, tax-efficient, and diversified portfolio.

These cities added the most high-income households

SmartAsset ranked 352 U.S. cities based on the percentage change in the proportion of households earning $200,000 or more annually over one year.

Average U.S. mortgage debt increased to $252,505 in 2024

Experian takes a look at what's transpired over the past 12 months in its review of consumer and debt trends for current and potentially new homeowners.

What the history of ZIP codes reveals about the most in-demand neighborhoods in the US

Spokeo conducted an analysis using data from Realtor.com to explore the most sought-after ZIP codes in the United States and homebuyers.

$1K a month to live in a shipping container: SLC's cautionary tale of making homes out of cargo boxes

The Salt Lake Tribune reports on a project to create a six-story apartment complex out of recycled metal boxes.

Can you live in a commercial property?

NEXT helps small business owners understand the zoning laws that determine if they can live where they work.

Cities pioneering smart tech and sustainability: San Francisco, NYC, and D.C. among America's top smart cities of 2025

CoworkingCafe analyzed more than 370 U.S. cities across 13 key metrics to identify America's top smart cities in 2025.

Build-to-rent boom: 110,000+ single-family rentals under construction across U.S., with Texas, Arizona, and Florida in the lead

Point2Homes shares insights about real estate inventory based on its build-to-rent report.