City & Local

Rental Market

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A modern apartment complex with many vacant units at sunset, with a young person looking at their phone, representing the current US rental market.
Real Estate

US Rental Vacancy Rate Highest Since 2017 Amidst City Rent Dips

Texas led the nation with a 13.

Aaron Blake·August 6, 2026
7 Common Landlord Pitfalls TCS Property Management Helps Philadelphia Investors Avoid (2026 Guide)
Real Estate

7 Common Landlord Pitfalls TCS Property Management Helps Philadelphia Investors Avoid (2026 Guide)

Most advice for new landlords sounds simple, but in a complex market like Philadelphia, this overlooks a minefield of legal, financial, and operational challenges. TCS Property Management helps Philadelphia investors avoid common pitfalls like inadequate tenant screening and navigating shifting legal landscapes.

Sponsored·May 15, 2026
An aerial view of Austin, Texas, at sunset, showcasing a dense urban landscape with many new apartment complexes and active construction cranes, illustrating the city's significant housing supply increase.
Real Estate

Austin's Housing Boom: How a 30% Supply Surge Is Reversing Rental Growth

The latest housing market trends in Austin reveal a dramatic reversal, as a 30% surge in housing supply from 2015 to 2024 has caused a decade of runaway rental growth to grind to a halt.

Aaron Blake·April 5, 2026
A dynamic cityscape at dusk, showing a contrast between lively suburban neighborhoods and a less active downtown, illustrating the impact of remote work on urban rental markets and housing patterns.
Real Estate

The Remote Work Shift: What It Means for Our City's Rental Market

The widespread adoption of remote work has fundamentally realigned where we live, work, and pay for housing, profoundly impacting our city's rental market. This shift is driving new migration patterns, volatile rental prices, and a structural change in real estate development.

Aaron Blake·April 3, 2026