Research Center
Baby-Boomers Impact on the Apartment Industry
The renter segment aged 55 and over increased by 28 percent, while renters under 34 years of age increased by only 3 percent between 2009 and 2015.
October 2017
A senior economist with the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) supplied commentary and data about multifamily starts, price indices, existing condo sales and building materials.
Top 5 NYC Multifamily Sales
PropertyShark compiled the top 5 multifamily sales for November 2017 in New York City.
Rent Growth
Despite the slight drop in overall rents, the year-over-year rate of growth increased to 2.5% nationwide in November, up 10 basis points over October. Overall rents are now $4 off their all-time high of $1,362, which was achieved in September.
Houston Embarks on Healing Process
The outlook for the multifamily sector will brighten as residents in need of housing absorb the new supply. Rents showed positive growth for the first time in more than a year.
Cranes Drive Growth in Las Vegas
Following a silent spell for significant real estate development in the Las Vegas Valley, the market is now flooded with major projects that the construction sector is struggling to deliver.
Landlords Hold Pricing Power in Orange County
Demand for apartments continues to be strong in the area, where high construction costs and surging land values maintain the housing market as one of the most expensive in the country.
Tech Scene Continues to Thrive in Seattle
Fueled by the continued expansion of the technology sector and population growth, the city’s multifamily market remains healthy.
Investors Stay Bullish, Rent Growth Slows in Baltimore
Although fueled by demand for live-work-play communities and an ongoing urban development surge, the city’s multifamily market fundamentals continue to lag behind the national trend.
Chicago Makes Room for More Growth
The metro continued to attract companies looking to relocate or expand, producing job gains in high-paying sectors, including financial activities. The city was slated to add some 9,000 multifamily units to its inventory in 2017, marking a post-recession high.