Research Center
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.
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Robust Demand Keeps Occupancy Up in the Twin Cities
The metro’s multifamily market is an investor magnet, boosted by the presence of Fortune 500 companies and a strong education system, which continue to attract new residents to the region.
Job Growth Boosts Orlando
Sustained by exceptional employment and population gains, the metro’s multifamily rents continue to rise, pushing low- and middle-income residents to the suburbs.
Brooklyn Receives Royal Treatment
The area’s rents stopped their slide this spring, following a lengthy spell when affordability issues and insufficient Renter-by-Necessity stock had driven residents away from the borough.
Supply Wave Softens Demand in Queens
This year’s multifamily development is expected to reach a cycle peak in the borough, which continues to benefit from Manhattan’s prohibitive prices.
Economy Watch: Declining US Birth Rate to Impact CRE
While the effects might not be felt for a few decades, a prolonged U.S. birth rate slump is likely to put a damper on demand for certain kinds of real estate, particularly rental apartments.
Economy Watch: More Americans Traveling Further to Work Than 10 Years Ago
Many workers are taking on longer commutes in exchange for more affordable housing located on the periphery of major cities rather than in urban cores or inner suburbs, according to a recent Apartment List report.