Research Center

2018 Multifamily Construction Starts

Year-over-year comparison of multifamily housing construction starts across the top 10 metros, updated twice a year.

April 2018

Sales of existing condominiums and cooperatives rose by 1.6 percent at a seasonally adjusted annual rate to 620,000 units in April.

Top 5 NYC Multifamily Sales

PropertyShark compiled the top 5 multifamily sales recorded in May 2018 in New York City.

DC, Miami, NY Most Prosperous Cities Since 2000

RENTCafé recently set out to identify the cities that have improved the most since the turn of the millennium.

New Supply Tempers Rent Growth in Denver

The metro’s steady job additions and population gains have rapidly pushed up housing demand. But the resultant heavy apartment development has put a damper on rent growth.

Baltimore’s Downtown Revival Rolls On

Multifamily transaction volume in 2017 nearly matched 2016’s tally, which was the peak for the current cycle. This year, absorption is expected to keep pace with a spate of new supply, leading to modest rent growth.

Supply Surge Moderates Rent Growth in DC

The metro’s multifamily demand remains strong in the context of a high barrier to homeownership, while a steady influx of high-paying jobs continues to lure residents to the area.

Construction Surge Tempers Rent Growth in Boston

Bolstered by population and employment gains, multifamily demand continues to rise across the metro, spurring developer optimism and attracting new investors.

Increased Demand Pushes Up Rents in Las Vegas

The city’s multifamily recovery is a safe bet, given that it ranks among the top 10 metros for population growth.

Stepped-Up Development Takes a Toll in Philadelphia

Echoing a trend that marks some other major metros in 2018, the pace of construction has caught up with demand. That, in turn, is keeping rent growth at modest levels.