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Bar graph showing cumulative changes in effective rents in Columbus from 2015 to 2026 for two periods.
Bar graph showing cumulative changes in effective rents in Columbus from 2015 to 2026 for two periods.

Rent Change in 2nd Half of 2026 Will Be a Key Indicator for Columbus Performance in 2027

Carl Whitaker
August 27, 2026
Text graphic featuring the words 'Economy Express' on a blue background with 'Realpage.' logo.
Text graphic featuring the words 'Economy Express' on a blue background with 'Realpage.' logo.

Realpage Economy Express Episode 69

Arben Skivjani
August 21, 2026
Graph showing U.S. apartments offering concessions; 15.8% in July 2026, with trends over time.
Graph showing U.S. apartments offering concessions; 15.8% in July 2026, with trends over time.

U.S. Concession Use Eases Again in July, Though Discounts Remain Deep

Meggan Taylor
August 18, 2026
Line graph comparing percentage of existing inventory under construction in Cleveland and the U.S. from 2010 to 2026.
Line graph comparing percentage of existing inventory under construction in Cleveland and the U.S. from 2010 to 2026.

New Apartment Supply in Cleveland Continues to Deliver at a Snail's Pace

Carl Whitaker
August 13, 2026
Bar graph depicting Cincinnati year-over-year effective asking rent changes from Q3 2010 to Q2 2026.
Bar graph depicting Cincinnati year-over-year effective asking rent changes from Q3 2010 to Q2 2026.

Annual Rent Growth in Cincinnati is on a 16-Year Streak

Carl Whitaker
August 11, 2026
Bar chart showing monthly changes in nonfarm payroll employment from July 2024 to July 2026, with variations.
Bar chart showing monthly changes in nonfarm payroll employment from July 2024 to July 2026, with variations.

U.S. Employment Falls in July, Countering Economists’ Expectations

Chuck Ehmann
August 7, 2026
Bar chart showing % inventory growth in apartment supply by area in Charlotte since 2020, highlighting North Charlotte.
Bar chart showing % inventory growth in apartment supply by area in Charlotte since 2020, highlighting North Charlotte.

Charlotte’s Supply Impact Has Been Dispersed but Concentrated

Carl Whitaker
July 31, 2026
Bar graph showing Boston market-rate apartment unit starts from 2010 to 2026, peaking in 2018.
Bar graph showing Boston market-rate apartment unit starts from 2010 to 2026, peaking in 2018.

Boston Apartment Starts at Lowest Point in Over a Decade

Carl Whitaker
July 23, 2026

Baltimore Rents are Growing Again After a Brief Pause in 1st Quarter

Carl Whitaker
July 21, 2026
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