MARKET SNAPSHOT: Employment Growth in Austin Outpaces Both State and Nation, Leading to Voluminous Rent Increases
Employers in the Austin metro area increased head counts by 3.3 percent over the last 12 months, with local business alone expanding their workforce by 2.6 percent—or 20,400 employees.
MARKET SNAPSHOT: Employment Boom Continues Across D/FW Metroplex, Leading to Tight Apartment Conditions and Renewed Construction
The Dallas-Fort Worth metro area saw job gains of nearly three percent this year, which is far above the national average of 1.7 percent.
MARKET SNAPSHOT: Vacancy Hits Lowest Level in Over a Decade in Kansas City
Submarkets across the Kansas City metro area posted substantially improved vacancies in the second quarter of 2012, some as low as 3.5 percent.
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In an hour-long webinar on September 27, industry insiders pinpoint the most effective ways to impress prospects with innovative online marketing strategies.
MARKET SNAPSHOT: Weak Demand for Lower-Tier Product Leads to Stagnant Vacancies in Indianapolis
Although payrolls are gradually expanding following layoffs in May and June, the picture for multifamily in Indianapolis remains somewhat mixed.
MARKET SNAPSHOT: Abandoned Projects See New Life as Vacancy in Philadelphia Trends Downward
The City of Brotherly Love has seen a substantial recovery in both jobs and occupancy over the last few quarters, with the second half of 2012 expected to be a climax for this trend.
MARKET SNAPSHOT: Rents in Downtown Seattle Skyrocket as Vacancy Hits Multi-Year Low
Vacancy in the Seattle metro area hit 4.1 percent in the second quarter of 2012, the lowest rate in over a decade.
MARKET SNAPSHOT: St. Louis Market Gradually Improves, With Employment Poised to Make a Comeback
As employment begins to rebound and new construction remains minimal, rents in St. Louis are expected to climb 2.3 percent before the end of the year.
MARKET SNAPSHOT: Renting Remains Popular in the East Bay, With Job Growth Fueling Record-Low Vacancies
With employment growth finally taking off in the East Bay, demand for apartments is expected to pace ever-higher this year, as rents skyrocket across the already popular rental market.
MARKET SNAPSHOT: Shortage of Available Inventory Favoring Landlords, Sending Vacancies to Floor in Boston
Vacancy in Boston continues to pace well below the national average, even beginning to rival lows seen in cities like New York and San Francisco.