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Malaysian Reserve
2 days ago
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- Malaysian Reserve
Connect the renter journey with Yardi at Apartmentalize
Reach more renters, simplify leasing and enhance the resident experience with RentCafe SANTA BARBARA, Calif., June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Yardi® is showcasing the power of the RentCafe® Suite as a unified platform for the entire renter journey at Apartmentalize, June 11-13, the multifamily industry's premier event hosted by the National Apartment Association (NAA). From attracting prospects to supporting residents, the RentCafe Suite brings together marketing, leasing and resident services into one connected experience. Attendees can explore its full capabilities across three interactive RentCafe booths, each demonstrating how the platform drives performance, efficiency and satisfaction at every stage. LOOK: Attract more renters Visit the RentCafe Marketing booth to find everything you need to win more renters. REACH by RentCafe is a full-service, award-winning agency specializing in website design, SEO and PPC campaigns that drive powerful results. Advertise on — the industry's only flexible apartment search website — to maximize exposure and help renters find their happy place. LEASE: Simplify leasing from lead to move-in At the RentCafe Leasing booth, learn how connected tools convert prospects into loyal residents. CRM IQ and Chat IQ work together and leverage AI to automate follow-ups, qualify leads and convert prospects faster. Now supporting more than 1 million units, CRM IQ provides centralized insights into leads, residents and property performance, enabling teams to lease more efficiently. LIVE: Enhance the resident experience Explore how RentCafe Living elevates the renter experience. From easy online applications and guided move-in checklists to earning rewards for renter essentials like internet, electricity, renters insurance and more, residents have everything they need in one portal. The RentCafe Suite provides a frictionless journey via a single login and provides all the services renters need. Attendees who visit the RentCafe booths will be entered to win a journey of their own. Book a meeting at the event or reach out to a representative to learn more. About Yardi Yardi® develops industry-leading software for all types and sizes of real estate companies around the world. With more than 10,000 employees, Yardi is working with our clients to drive significant innovation in the real estate industry. For more information on how Yardi is Energized for Tomorrow, visit Photo:
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
If your Austin apartment feels smaller, it may very well be, new report says
Austin renters are getting noticeably less space than they did a decade ago, even as the average national apartment size has trended up. According to a new report from Austin lost more than 50 square feet in average apartment size in 10 years. Houston and Plano, meanwhile, saw barely any shrinkage — with decreases of less than 5 square feet, RentCafe said. "Texas may be known for 'bigger is better,' but Arlington has seen the steepest drop in apartment size in the U.S.," according to a news release from RentCafe, a nationwide apartment search website and a part of Yardi. "In just 10 years, the average apartment in the home of the Dallas Cowboys shrank by 215 square feet — enough space to accommodate an entire New York City micro-apartment, where the kitchen doubles as the living room," RentCafe said in a news release. In Austin, several factors are behind the apartment size changes in the city's rental market, said Adina Dragos, the report's author and a RentCafe research analyst. "There has been an increase in the share of studios and one-bedroom apartments compared to the decade before, while larger units like two-bedrooms have become less common," Dragos told the American-Statesman in an email. "What's more, the average size of all units has shrunk, leading to an overall trend of smaller living spaces. "These changes are likely to reflect shifting renter preferences towards more desirable areas such as big job hubs, even if it means choosing a smaller living space. This is especially true for younger Millennials and Gen Z who often prioritize location and access to urban amenities over space." Dragos explained that developers are adding more units to each floor plan to meet the needs of Austin's booming population and rapidly increasing demand for housing. With square footage emerging as the new currency in the apartment market, analyzed a decade of apartment data to see how much space renters in 100 U.S. cities are getting now compared with 10 years ago. Austin's shrinking average apartment size bucks an upward national trend. "Our annual analysis shows a significant shift in the U.S. rental landscape: the average size of new apartments expanded again in 2024, reversing a decade-long trend of shrinking floor plans," RentCafe said. "The most substantial space gains are appearing in several Coastal and Sunbelt cities, giving renters fresh options for more spacious living." Other key takeaways: The average apartment size in the U.S. increased in 2024, reaching 908 square feet, as most unit types expanded their living spaces. Studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments got larger, adding between 4 square feet and 13 square feet to their floor plans. Two Florida destinations, Tallahassee and Gainesville, claim gold and silver among the cities with the largest apartments. Seattle holds on to its top spot as the city with the smallest apartment size in the U.S. Apartments in San Francisco have expanded the most among large cities, gaining 59 square feet in the last decade compared with the previous one. It's followed by Queens, New York, where renters gained 39 square feet. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Austin apartments got smaller in size over the past 10 years.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
If your Austin apartment feels smaller, it may very well be, new report says
Austin renters are getting noticeably less space than they did a decade ago, even as the average national apartment size has trended up. According to a new report from Austin lost more than 50 square feet in average apartment size in 10 years. Houston and Plano, meanwhile, saw barely any shrinkage — with decreases of less than 5 square feet, RentCafe said. "Texas may be known for 'bigger is better,' but Arlington has seen the steepest drop in apartment size in the U.S.," according to a news release from RentCafe, a nationwide apartment search website and a part of Yardi. "In just 10 years, the average apartment in the home of the Dallas Cowboys shrank by 215 square feet — enough space to accommodate an entire New York City micro-apartment, where the kitchen doubles as the living room," RentCafe said in a news release. In Austin, several factors are behind the apartment size changes in the city's rental market, said Adina Dragos, the report's author and a RentCafe research analyst. "There has been an increase in the share of studios and one-bedroom apartments compared to the decade before, while larger units like two-bedrooms have become less common," Dragos told the American-Statesman in an email. "What's more, the average size of all units has shrunk, leading to an overall trend of smaller living spaces. "These changes are likely to reflect shifting renter preferences towards more desirable areas such as big job hubs, even if it means choosing a smaller living space. This is especially true for younger Millennials and Gen Z who often prioritize location and access to urban amenities over space." Dragos explained that developers are adding more units to each floor plan to meet the needs of Austin's booming population and rapidly increasing demand for housing. With square footage emerging as the new currency in the apartment market, analyzed a decade of apartment data to see how much space renters in 100 U.S. cities are getting now compared with 10 years ago. Austin's shrinking average apartment size bucks an upward national trend. "Our annual analysis shows a significant shift in the U.S. rental landscape: the average size of new apartments expanded again in 2024, reversing a decade-long trend of shrinking floor plans," RentCafe said. "The most substantial space gains are appearing in several Coastal and Sunbelt cities, giving renters fresh options for more spacious living." Other key takeaways: The average apartment size in the U.S. increased in 2024, reaching 908 square feet, as most unit types expanded their living spaces. Studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments got larger, adding between 4 square feet and 13 square feet to their floor plans. Two Florida destinations, Tallahassee and Gainesville, claim gold and silver among the cities with the largest apartments. Seattle holds on to its top spot as the city with the smallest apartment size in the U.S. Apartments in San Francisco have expanded the most among large cities, gaining 59 square feet in the last decade compared with the previous one. It's followed by Queens, New York, where renters gained 39 square feet. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Austin apartments got smaller in size over the past 10 years.
Miami Herald
06-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Where Americans can find the largest or coziest apartments
Business Where Americans can find the largest or coziest apartments Just in time for the start of the moving season, bigger apartments are making a comeback, as hybrid and remote work along with suburban living turned "more space" into a coveted amenity. annual report on apartment size found that the average size of new apartments grew in 2024, reversing a decade-long trend of more compact living space. Highlights: In 2024, the average U.S. apartment size grew to 908 square feet, with most unit types offering more living space. Studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments have all become larger, adding 4 to 13 square feet to their floor plans. Tallahassee, Florida, and Gainesville, Florida, take the top two spots when it comes to largest apartments. Seattle remains the city with the smallest apartment size in the U.S. San Francisco saw the biggest growth in apartment size among large cities, increasing by 59 square feet over the past decade, followed by New York City's borough of Queens with a 39-square-foot gain. Renters in coastal and Sunbelt cities gained the most square footage. So, with this in mind, the research team analyzed floorplans in the 100 largest U.S. renter hubs to show renters what to expect in terms of space this rental season. Renters in some cities can expect more space This shift in size is the result of studios and one-bedroom apartments getting more spacious over the past decade-along with two-bedroom units-while accounting for more than half (52.7%) of newly built apartments. As a result, the apartment size in the U.S. averaged 908 square feet in 2024. Leading the pack in apartment size are Tallahassee, Florida, and Gainesville, Florida. Meanwhile, apartments in Seattle and Portland, Oregon, offer the most compact floor plans nationwide. Conversely, several large urban areas such as San Francisco and the New York City boroughs of Queens and Brooklyn have seen increases in apartment size over the past 10 years. San Francisco, for example, added an average of 59 square feet per unit-roughly the size of a small patio-while Queens and Brooklyn units grew by 39 and 6 square feet, respectively. That said, renters in Marietta, Georgia, saw the biggest increase in unit size. Here, the typical apartment built in the past decade is 100 square feet larger than those built before 2015. Cleveland renters are also seeing a boost in size, landing the city third among major hubs due to a notable 57-square-foot increase. Renters in Tallahassee enjoy the most spacious rentals among 100 major U.S. cities Southern destinations offer the most generous apartment sizes, giving renters additional breathing room. Among 100 cities surveyed, Tallahassee, Florida, tops the list, with new apartments built in the past decade averaging 1,130 square feet. However, that means newer apartments offer 49 fewer square feet compared to those built before 2015, due to a decline in the share of two- and three-bedroom units. Even so, renters can find plenty of room in Tallahassee, making rentals here especially attractive to students and professionals who want to be close to the city's lively academic community. Runners-up still offer plenty of space Gainesville, Florida, follows in second place, with renters here finding that apartments built in the past 10 years now average 1,122 square feet. That is an 11-square-foot increase, which is just enough to squeeze in a bit of extra storage. This bump in size makes Gainesville an attractive option for University of Florida students and budget-conscious renters seeking comfort. Renters looking for more Southern alternatives might also take into consideration Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Coming in third in ranking, apartments here gained an additional 11 square feet over the past decade, now reaching 1,055 square feet. Right behind is Knoxville, Tennessee, with apartments averaging 1,041 square feet. Rounding out the top five is Marietta, Georgia, where renters enjoy apartments that measure 1,041 square feet. That is an impressive 100 square feet larger than older rentals, making it perfect for setting up a small home office. Apartment sizes are decreasing in most large cities, but not in San Francisco or New York's boroughs While larger hubs have long been synonymous with smaller apartments, renters will find that some cities such as San Francisco, Queens, and Manhattan are beginning to buck this trend with larger new units compared to those built before 2015. However, for many renters, finding spacious apartments is still a challenge, as most U.S. cities are seeing decreases in unit sizes, with Seattle, having the smallest newly built apartments. Here, post-2015 units average 649 square feet which is 57 square feet less than before. Renters in Portland, Oregon, are facing a similar situation when it comes to shrinking apartment sizes. The average new rental in the City of Roses is now just 668 square feet (down 79 square feet from previous years) which makes it harder for those who need a bit more breathing room to go apartment hunting in this Pacific Northwest city. Modest square footage gain in the smallest apartments Comparatively, Queens and Brooklyn edged past the 700-square-foot mark, with new apartments averaging 702 and 708 square feet, respectively. These modest gains in size-39 square feet in Queens and 6 square feet in Brooklyn-reflect a shift toward adding more two- and three-bedroom options, giving renters a few extra feet to stretch their legs. San Francisco rounds out the top five. Here, new apartments have crossed the 700-square-foot mark, with the average unit now measuring 716 square feet-a 59-square-foot jump from a decade ago. That's perfect for renters needing some extra space for a cozy reading corner or a small guest area. This growth is mainly thanks to more two-bedroom apartments being built, along with roomier studios that have added about 70 square feet each. Meanwhile, Manhattan sits at #7 among cities with the smallest average new apartment size, coming in at 738 square feet. Still, these units are 4 square feet larger than those built before 2015, largely thanks to more spacious one- and two-bedroom options, which grew by 15 and 71 square feet, respectively. That is just enough room for a small pet or extra appliance. Sunbelt and coastal cities' renters gain more square footage Renters seeking roomier units might want to look at Marietta, Georgia, where new apartments are 100 square feet bigger than those from 2005–2014, representing the most significant growth nationwide. Thanks to larger one-bedroom apartments and an increase in two- and three-bedroom options, this Atlanta-area city has surpassed both Florida's Tallahassee and Gainesville in terms of unit size growth. Next is San Francisco, where renters will find that new apartments expanded by 59 square feet. Cleveland comes third with a 57-square-foot increase, while Queens follows with a 39-square-foot increase. Rounding out the top five is St. Petersburg, Florida, where apartments are now 22 square feet larger than those built a decade before. Developers in Detroit and other large hubs are opting for smaller apartments, leading to a decrease in unit size In contrast, renters in places like Arlington, Texas, may find that apartments have gotten noticeably smaller. New units here are now 215 square feet less than those built a decade ago, which is more than double the size increase seen in Marietta, Georgia. The decrease in size is largely due to a shift toward more one-bedroom units and fewer larger apartments being built. Apartment sizes are also shrinking for renters in Birmingham, Alabama, and Detroit, where living space decreased by 194 and 184 square feet, respectively. Other cities experiencing noticeable shrinking in apartment size include Memphis, Tennessee, (down 176 square feet), and Fort Myers, Florida, (down 139 square feet). Methodology This study was conducted by a nationwide rental search platform that helps users find apartments and houses across the U.S. Apartment size and pricing information was provided by Yardi Matrix as of February 2025. Yardi Matrix, a sister company of specializes in apartment market intelligence for properties with 50 or more units across 177 U.S. metros. Unit types were grouped by bedroom count (studio, one-, two-, or three-bedroom) according to Yardi Matrix definitions. All figures reflect the most current data at the time of publication. Rankings were based on the top 100 U.S. cities with the largest inventories of multifamily apartments (50+ units). Cities with fewer than 500 units completed in a given year were excluded to ensure statistical reliability. For this report, "new apartments" are defined as those built between 2015 and 2024, allowing for more consistent trend analysis and avoiding year-to-year anomalies. This story was produced by and reviewed and distributed by Stacker. © Stacker Media, LLC. This story was originally published May 6, 2025 at 6:30 AM.
Globe and Mail
01-05-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
REACH by RentCafe Offers AI-Focused Education at AIM
Yardi's multifamily marketing agency to discuss the future of rental search SANTA BARBARA, Calif. , May 1, 2025 /CNW/ -- REACH by RentCafe ® will showcase new, proven search strategies at the upcoming Apartment Innovation & Marketing Conference (AIM) in Huntington Beach, California , May 4-7 . As the title sponsor for the seventh consecutive year, REACH continues to share the latest multifamily marketing trends, data and innovations with property management companies. On Monday, May 5 , REACH experts Esther Bonardi and Kyle Jones will lead a main-stage session on the future of search, focusing on the growing importance of generative engine optimization. Attendees will learn what GEO is, how it intersects with SEO and practical tips for appealing to generative engines. Esther and Kyle will present alongside Brooke Henderson , VP of U.S. strategic partnerships at Yext, and Melissa Brady , SVP of marketing, communications and customer experience at Fogelman Properties. The session will feature case study data from Fogelman, highlighting their success optimizing website content to appear in AI overviews. REACH is also hosting two breakfast roundtables during the show: "We look forward to sharing new, data-driven strategies during AIM," said Esther Bonardi , vice president at REACH. "Search is constantly evolving, and generative engine optimization is top of mind for today's marketers. We're excited to show attendees how to align their marketing and reach more renters." Building connections: Free marketing consultations with REACH Visit the REACH booth to explore innovations like AI-powered tools, specialty neighborhood webpages and a brand-new strategy engine. Attendees who book a consultation will receive access to the Happy Hub, an exclusive lounge. Four consultation types are available: Schedule your REACH consultation at AIM. "Yardi may be the most successful technology startup in multifamily history, as well as its longest tenured," said Dennis Cogbill , managing director at Joshua Tree Conference Group, which produces AIM. "That combination makes REACH by RentCafe an ideal title sponsor partner for AIM. From the top down, they focus on creating long-term results for real estate and the people entrusted with it. We're grateful for their support of our complementary mission to provide educational experiences for multifamily marketing and technology executives." About REACH by RentCafe Reach your audience, goals and potential with a full-service digital marketing agency for property management businesses. REACH by RentCafe® and certified experts will help you create a winning web presence that drives leases and revenue with complete transparency. Services include website development, SEO, PPC, ILS advertising, social media, reputation management and more. See what's possible: About Yardi Yardi® develops industry-leading software for all types and sizes of real estate companies across the world. With more than 10,000 employees, Yardi is working with our clients to drive significant innovation in the real estate industry. For more information on how Yardi is Energized for Tomorrow, visit
