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U.S. Self Storage Advertised Rates Fall Again, Yardi Matrix Reports Link

• National advertised rates dropped by 2% in March 2026, which is a steeper decline than what we saw in the first two months of the year.

• Every one of the top 30 major markets saw negative annual growth because there isn't much demand and too many new facilities are being built.

• Experts don't see things turning around soon since the weak housing market and extra supply, especially in the Sun Belt, keep pushing prices down.

Tiny data centers may be coming into American homes in the future Link

• Major homebuilders and tech startups are testing small data center nodes installed on the exterior walls of new homes to help expand AI capacity.

• These home-based setups could lower the cost of building massive facilities while providing homeowners with benefits like free hot water or discounted utility bills.

• While the idea helps solve land and energy shortages, experts worry about cybersecurity risks and whether residential power grids can actually handle the heavy workload.

The Second-Home Tax Is Spreading - Is Your Vacation Property Next? Link

• Lawmakers in states like New York, Hawaii, and California are increasingly targeting second homes with higher property taxes and surcharges to address budget deficits and housing shortages.

• While these taxes aim to make housing more affordable, experts warn they often fail to generate the expected revenue because wealthy owners can easily move their money or properties to tax-friendly areas.

• Truss, an office leasing platform, raised $3M in funding led by Navitas Capital.

• StudentCrowd, a British student housing review stack, raised a $9M A round led by YFM.

• COLABS, a Pakistani workspace ops mgmt platform, raised $8M led by Shorooq.

Tool of the day: Telnyx

Telnyx is a global communications platform that enables businesses to build and scale real-time voice, messaging, and AI-powered applications. It offers carrier-grade telephony, programmable APIs, and a private global IP network to ensure secure and low-latency connectivity. With tools for Voice AI, IoT, and networking, Telnyx empowers developers to create intelligent, scalable solutions without relying on multiple vendors.

How an AI agent can help builders with land acquisition link

AI agents are revolutionizing the front-end of U.S. residential development by instantly scanning zoning codes and environmental data to identify viable build sites faster than traditional land scouts.

How AI in Real Estate is Transforming Property Data Management in 2026 link

AI is fundamentally restructuring U.S. property databases by enabling real-time accuracy and predictive maintenance, effectively turning static housing data into a dynamic financial asset.

Average Rent Across 100 U.S. Cities (2026)

The Fastest-Growing Neighborhoods Can Be Found in These ZIP Codes

How Will AI Impact Commercial Real Estate? 

These MOB(medical office buildings) Markets are in high demand.

Smart Investors Are Tracking Flight Paths To Find the Next Housing Boom 

Hottest Neighborhoods for 2026 

Proptech Startups That Just Got Funded

Ranked: The U.S. Cities With the Most Sunshine

Major case of "Don't judge a book by its cover"!

Link to the listing

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