The U.S. rental housing market is undergoing a major shift in 2026. After years of tight supply, rising rents, and fierce competition, rental vacancy rates have reached a record high nationwide. This change marks a turning point for renters, landlords, and real estate investors alike. While the headline numbers may raise concerns for property owners, the broader story is more nuanced—and for...
A recent Georgia State University study sheds light on a growing housing issue impacting Atlanta and metro Georgia: many tenants are spending more on extended-stay hotels than they would on traditional rental housing. For property managers and housing providers, this trend highlights both a challenge and an opportunity within Georgia’s rental market. Why Tenants in Georgia...
For decades, buying a home was seen as a major milestone of adulthood. But in 2025, many young adults in Atlanta are “swiping left” on traditional homeownership—and doing so intentionally. Rising costs, lifestyle flexibility, and shifting priorities are redefining what success and stability look like for millennials and Gen Z. Atlanta, one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the U.S., is at the...