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Congress finally acted on housing. Now the real work begins.
Congress enacted the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to reduce regulatory barriers and encourage local zoning reform. The law adds tools to improve multifamily deal feasibility, but outcomes depend on follow-through by states, cities and industry.
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Los Angeles Rental Report 2026Q2: Rents Fall to a Four-Year Low, but Housing Still Stretches New Graduates’ Budgets
In 2026Q1, the median asking rent in Los Angeles County fell to $2,520 — down $97, or 3.7%, from a year earlier — marking the lowest level since early 2022.
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New York City Rental Report 2026Q2: Rent Hits a New High, Just in Time for the Class of 2026
In 2026Q2, the median asking rent in New York City registered at $3,707, an increase of $164 (4.6%) compared to a year ago. This marks the highest rent level recorded since our data series began in 2019Q2.
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CA landlord fights law meant to help low-income renters
Should California landlords be required to rent to tenants with federal housing vouchers? They are under state law, but a Sacramento-based property manager is contesting that requirement in court with what has become a common legal refrain in challenges to such laws across the country. The Housing Choice Voucher Program, often dubbed “Section 8,” helps…
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Landlords sue over rent freeze on New York City stabilized units
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani ran and won on bringing affordability and stronger rent stabilization to the city’s residents. Landlords are having none of it. They sued in Staten Island court over a recent rent freeze, claiming the decision process was rigged. The lawsuit comes nearly a month after the Rent Guidelines Board froze…
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Michigan’s Whitmer steps up, signs single-stair reform into law
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer took a big step toward clearing the path for developers to build smaller apartment buildings more affordably. Whitmer signed Michigan’s single-stair legislation into law this week, a green light for developers to build multifamily housing up to six stories more economically, with a single interior exit stairway. Michigan housing advocates say the…
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Investors list more homes after ROAD to Housing Act, but impact may stay local
New data shows listings of single-family rental homes owned by institutional investors have more than doubled since early February.
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Austin Holds the Crown for New Grads in 2026
Zillow’s list of the best markets for college graduates ranks the places where elevated salaries, affordable rents and record rental concessions converge. The post Austin Holds the Crown for New Grads in 2026 appeared first on Zillow Research.
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Nearly 3 in 4 rental listings are considered affordable, the highest for May in years (May Rent Report)
Affordability gains are biggest for apartments, as a wave of new buildings continues to pay off for renters The post Nearly 3 in 4 rental listings are considered affordable, the highest for May in years (May Rent Report) appeared first on Zillow Research.
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June 2026 Rental Report: Median Asking Rents Continue to Decline
June 2026 marks the 35th consecutive month of year-over-year decline for 0-2 bedroom properties across the 50 largest metros. The national median asking rent fell $25, or 1.5%, compared to a year ago.
