Listicles

Heightened development activity in one of the most affordable metros in the U.S. has started to impact occupancy levels in the Gateway to the West.

Inventory is expected to grow by 2 million square feet by the end of 2018, with significant additions in the CBD, Hollywood and Jefferson Corridor submarkets.

With more than 5,500 projects underway—including the city's largest in several decades—and strong employment gains, Sacramento remains a hot multifamily market.

Heightened multifamily sales activity in the metro during the first three quarters has led to a boost in lending, with several investors securing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac financing to cover their acquisitions.

California, Texas and Washington hold the top spots for LEED-certified multifamily properties in the U.S. over the past two years.

Large corporate tenants have left behind considerable blocks of vacant space in the suburbs and relocated closer to the downtown areas, while landlords were upgrading undesirable buildings within city limits in order to attract and accommodate tenant needs.

The Inland Empire market continues to grow its multifamily inventory at a slow burn, further inflating rent rates and property values. One result is rising per-unit prices, which are about $9,000 higher than the national average.

Despite the vast majority of recently delivered communities being classified as luxury rentals, many of the biggest projects underway contain significant affordable components.

Seattle continues to shine due to its ongoing population growth, solid employment, strong academic footprint and tech-bolstered office demand. More than $2 billion worth of office assets changed hands between January and August 2018.

The metro has come a long way in addressing its affordable housing problem, with more than 2,000 units delivered during the last four quarters.

When combining size and sustainability features in office properties across the U.S., San Antonio, New York and Chicago hold the top spots.

The area’s improving economy bolstered multifamily development, resulting in more than 17,000 units being built as of June, as well as an increase in affordable housing units.