Rental activity and trends for the Tucson Metro area as reported by Zillow Research “Affordability is beginning to recover and move closer to historical norms. The share of income the median household spends on typical rent has eased to 26.5%, down slightly from a year ago and nearing the pre-pandemic level of 25.8%.“ Typical Rent:  …

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Rental activity and trends for the Tucson Metro area as reported by Zillow Research “Renters are gaining leverage as new supply comes online, and that dynamic is expected to continue.“ “As apartment construction expands and more single-family homes enter the rental market, property managers are increasingly competing on price and incentives.” Typical Rent:  $1,447 (0.4% …

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When headlines focus on conflicts in places like Iran or Venezuela, it’s easy to assume those events have little to do with your rental property. But the reality is very different. Global conflicts don’t just stay overseas—they ripple through the global economy and ultimately show up in places landlords feel directly: interest rates, insurance costs, …

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If the past few years have felt like a reset for real estate investing, that’s because they have been. The ultra-low interest rate environment of 2020–2021 was an anomaly—not the norm. As we move through 2026, rates remain elevated compared to that period, and many investors are still waiting for a meaningful drop before making …

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On February 24, 2026, President Donald Trump delivered the first State of the Union address of his second term. While the speech does not directly change landlord laws, it outlines national priorities that can influence housing policy, tax legislation, immigration enforcement, trade policy, and economic direction. For rental property owners, these policy signals matter. Rental …

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On January 30, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced it is beginning the rulemaking process related to fees in the rental housing market. Before going further, one key point: Nothing has been implemented yet.The FTC has only issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM). There is no final rule, and the process could …

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Rental activity and trends for the Tucson Metro area as reported by Zillow Research “Affordability is improving, with the typical renter now spending 26.4% of income on rent — the lowest share since August 2021.“ “Zillow forecasts single-family rents to rise 1.8% in 2026, while multifamily rents remain relatively flat (0.6%) as elevated vacancies and …

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If you own rental property in 2026, you’ve likely felt it already. Your renewal notice arrives… and the premium is up 15%, 25%, sometimes more. Deductibles increase. Coverage terms tighten. Carriers ask more underwriting questions. Umbrella policies cost more than they did just a few years ago. Insurance has quietly become one of the fastest-growing …

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While much of the real estate conversation today centers on what’s struggling — office vacancies, higher borrowing costs, and tighter margins — one asset class continues to quietly perform: industrial real estate. Industrial properties don’t rely on consumer sentiment or trendy amenities. They support the real economy — manufacturing, logistics, distribution, and storage. That makes …

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Over the past year, a new phrase has been showing up more often in real estate headlines: tenant unions. Historically, tenant unions were rare in the U.S. and typically limited to a handful of large, distressed multifamily properties in major cities. But that’s beginning to change. Recent high-profile cases — including efforts by tenants at …

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