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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE'S ECONOMIC ADVISORS
RESEARCH & INSIGHTS
Rental Housing Weekly Briefing: September 28 - October 2, 2026
This week’s Rental Housing Weekly Briefing examines Chandan Economics’ latest Multifamily Rent Growth Update, where annual rent growth accelerated for a fifth consecutive month and gains broadened across more US metros, alongside the September Independent Landlord Rental Performance Report, which shows further stabilization in mom-and-pop rent collections as on-time payments improved and year-over-year performance strengthened.
The Chandan Economics Research Team
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Rental Housing Weekly Briefing: September 21-25, 2026
This week’s Rental Housing Weekly Briefing examines the Federal Reserve’s September rate hike and a materially higher projected path for interest rates, alongside the latest Arbor–Chandan Single-Family Rental Investment Trends Report, which shows improving SFR operating fundamentals and stabilizing capital-market conditions even as borrowing costs remain elevated.
Rental Housing Weekly Briefing: September 14-18, 2026
This week’s Rental Housing Weekly Briefing examines Yardi Matrix’s latest multifamily report, where national rent growth improved modestly and heavy lease-up inventories continued to weigh on several high-supply markets, alongside the August CPI report, which showed renewed headline inflation pressure and pushed markets toward an even more hawkish view of the September Fed decision.
Rental Housing Weekly Briefing: September 7-11, 2026
This week’s Rental Housing Weekly Briefing examines the August jobs report, where stronger-than-expected payroll growth and upward revisions to prior months improved the near-term employment picture but reinforced upward pressure on interest rates, alongside a new Chandan Economics–Arbor Realty Trust analysis showing that build-to-rent construction remains elevated despite moderating from its 2024 peak.
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