The Biggest Headlines

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U.S. Housing Market Strains as Mortgage Rates Top 7%

October 08, 2026

Rising mortgage rates, declining home prices, and increasing price cuts signal weakening buyer demand as housing inventory moves closer to pre-pandemic levels. The U.S. housing market faced renewed pressure in... Continue Reading

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Federal Court Protects $57.5M Housing Counseling Funds

October 07, 2026

A federal court ruling preserves $57.5 million in housing counseling funds, halting proposed cuts amid an ongoing lawsuit. Continue Reading

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Boom Raises $15 Million Series A and Introduces BoomCRM

October 06, 2026

Boom is expanding its role in property management technology following a $15 million Series A funding round and the launch of BoomCRM, a new leasing platform designed around AI and rental underwriting... Continue Reading

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AI Transforms Multifamily Operations & Deal-Making

October 06, 2026

Multifamily operators are leveraging AI to streamline operations and improve deal-making efficiency across the industry. Continue Reading

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U.S. Adds Just 29,000 Jobs, Raising Questions About Rental Demand

October 05, 2026

Just 29,000 jobs were added last month, raising concerns about rental demand. Explore what weak job growth could mean for the housing market. Continue Reading

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Rent Squeeze Hits Middle-Income Renters: Operator Impact

October 04, 2026

Middle-income households now face rising rent pressures. Learn what this shift means for property operators and rental market strategy Continue Reading

Market Signals

Clear, operator-level insights on how capital is behaving — and what it means for sponsors, lenders, and decision-makers right now

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Everything you need to know about Build-to-Rent ft. Natalie Jones

April 02, 2026

An interview with RENU's Senior Marketing & Project Manager Natalie Jones Continue Reading

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How Private Credit Is Underwriting SFR Risk Right Now

Private credit has become one of the most important capital sources in the single-family rental (SFR) market — not because it's cheaper, but because it's flexible, decisive, and deeply focused on execution. As... Continue Reading

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What recent rate moves actually mean for construction and acquisition capital

Recent rate moves have sparked optimism across the market, but the reality for construction and acquisition capital is more nuanced. While marginal relief may improve feasibility at the edges, lenders are still... Continue Reading