Is it Still a Landlord’s Market?

mapleleafmanagement • February 8, 2015

This year most people expect the hot rental market to cool down a bit.  According to Tom Cain of Apartment Insights Washington, it’s still a landlord market, but by the end of 2015 the vacancy rate could change from the current 4.75% to 6%.  Investors however still see Seattle as one of the best rental housing markets in the US, due to the strong job growth in the area.

Thoughts? Let us know and comment below!

-Kit and the MLM team

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