Washington, D.C. (November 3, 2021) – On November 2, the U.S. Census Bureau published quarterly estimates for total housing units, along with estimates for the amounts of owner-occupied, rental, and vacant housing. Topline data show the amount of owner-occupied housing in the U.S. increased over the most recent five-year period (3Q 2016 to 3Q 2021) … Continued

Reporting on investor activity in the single-family home market continues at a fevered pace. Stories and articles commenting on what is perceived to be an alarmingly high level of home purchases by investors – especially large institutions – seem to be everywhere, with no shortage of glib commentary on what this must mean for the … Continued

Washington, D.C. (September 23, 2021) – The National Rental Home Council (NRHC), representing America’s leading providers of single-family rental homes, today reported on efforts undertaken by member companies to work with residents experiencing hardship as a result of the COVID health crisis. Through June 30, 2021, NRHC member companies have collectively provided assistance to over … Continued

Survey Reveals Significant Hardships Facing Small Single-Family Rental HomeownersRaises Concerns about Future Supply Washington, D.C. (September 9, 2021) – Survey data released today by the National Rental Home Council (NRHC) show small rental home property owners continue to experience significant hardship because of the COVID health crisis and related government response measures. In particular, fully … Continued

Washington, D.C. (August 27, 2021) – The decision of the Supreme Court affirms one of the most basic and long-standing tenets of American democracy – the right to ownership of real property. In its ruling, the majority addressed the dangers posed by the CDC order on the inherent rights of rental home property owners: The … Continued

Washington, D.C. (August 26, 2021) – The National Rental Home Council (NRHC), representing America’s leading single-family rental home providers, commends the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) on its recent announcement that Fannie Mae will include rental payments as part of its credit underwriting process. The decision effectively allows an individual’s positive history of rental payments … Continued

Washington, D.C. (August 4, 2021) – The National Rental Home Council (NRHC), representing the leading housing providers in America’s single-family rental home industry, today released the following statement in response to President Joe Biden’s efforts to ensure property owners and tenants receive the rental assistance they need as part of the latest moratorium on evictions. … Continued

Economic headlines offer a confusing mixed bag lately. A wide range of indicators show surprising strength in everything from jobs, wages and personal savings to home sales and apartment demand. The economic downturn triggered by COVID-19 turned out to be shortest recession in American history. But one narrative remains stubbornly negative: a looming “evictions tsunami.” Media … Continued