The Apartment Rental News ? May 25, 2012 | The Rental Standard

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Read about how the multifamily industry has recovered and is growing, but speculated to peak in the next few years. Learn why using a smartphone can help you stay on the edge of the real estate industry, and why single family rentals are still a harder sell for investors. Our biweekly apartment rental news will keep you updated on the latest headlines in the rental real estate industry.

All Commercial Real Estate Sectors Continue to Improve, Multifamily Strong ? According to the National Association of Realtors (R) quarterly commercial real estate forecast, the apartment rental sector has fully recovered and is growing.

Even Detroit Looks Good for Rentals ? Brokerage Marcus & Millichap expects local apartment owners to report improved operations for a ?third consecutive year, as apartment demand rises nationwide as more Americans prefer to rent homes instead of buy them.

Eight Big Mistakes to Avoid When Negotiating a Lease for Your Business ? If you?re looking for office space for your rental business, the fules as slightly different for commercial tenants. Here?s what you need to know when you?re looking for a new office.

Beazer Homes ? Building Off Single Family Rentals - The single family homes are affordable and offer attractive long-term returns, but the single family rental market also sees higher maintenance cost per unit, which presents a challenge to the multifamily industry.

Landlords Adapting to Smart-Phones: ICSC Panelists ? Landlords these days are wrestling with competition from the web, and with smartphones, they can keep up much more easily and be notified of changes in the rental market.

Some Thoughts on Apartments and the Future of Rents - Rentals will still be in demand for several more years, but the environment will be a little less favorable for apartment owners in the next year or two. Fewer foreclosures and normalized housing prizes may also make renting a less popular option for those who don?t want to pay expensive rent.

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