Market Updates

September usually signals the beginning of our seasonal slowdown but that is certainly not the case when it comes to economic headlines. The job market is cooling at the same time inflation is creeping back up again, and all eyes are on the Fed’s upcoming meeting on the 16th–17th, with growing speculation about a potential rate cut. Mea...

As we move into August, the economic landscape is shifting and fast. The latest jobs report came in far below expectations, inflation trends are in flux, and all eyes are on the Fed as rate cut odds surge heading into their next meeting. We’ll break down what these developments mean for real estate investors and rental property owners, explor...

This July, there’s no shortage of things happening in the real estate world and we’re here to help you make sense of it all. The job market remains steady, inflation is cooling, and a newly passed federal tax bill is set to impact both investors and operators in meaningful ways. We’ll take a closer look at how the rental market ha...

As we step into June, leasing activity is starting to warm up along with the weather. While an uptick is common during the summer months, rental demand has been muted when compared to seasons past because market conditions are different. In this month’s update, we will dive into another key difference between the current environment and what ...

A quick glance at the weather forecast indicates we might finally be finished with the annual tradition we call “false spring” here in Utah. In addition to warmer temperatures, the real estate and rental markets are also heating up. In this month’s update, we recap the latest trends in housing prices and inflation, take a closer l...

As spring settles in and flowers begin to bloom, the rental housing industry typically transitions from the slower winter months into the busy spring leasing season. For 2025, we expect economic headwinds and changing market conditions to dampen the usually robust seasonal demand but the full impact is anyone’s guess. In this month’s up...

March marks a pivotal time for rental housing professionals, ushering in the early days of the busy leasing season. However, economic uncertainty and shifting market dynamics are making this year less predictable. While we expect the increase in seasonal demand to boost occupancy as usual, rental softness across most Utah submarkets combined with b...

The end of February will mark an exciting transition in the property management industry. As we move beyond the "slow season," preparations are already underway for the busy summer leasing period. In this update, we’ll cover the latest economic trends, provide key legislative updates that impact Utah landlords, and discuss some inte...

Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, we are focused on what lies ahead. Overall, the U.S. economy ended 2024 on a strong footing, marked by robust job growth, easing inflation trends overall, and strategic adjustments by the Federal Reserve to sustain economic stability. As we move forward, key data on employment, inflation, and monetary policy wi...

As we approach the end of the year, December offers a perfect time to reflect on the challenges of 2024 and look forward to what 2025 might bring. In this month’s update, we’ll explore the recent Jobs Report and Consumer Price Index Report, both of which set the stage for the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy decisions. We’l...