Matrix Metro Reports
Upscale Units Drive Rent Growth in San Jose
The metro’s affordability issues are likely to continue, since multifamily developers are focusing on high-end assets, which are more profitable than working-class units.
Demand Eclipses Rising Supply in Orange County
Steady job gains and a high barrier to homeownership maintain a strong multifamily demand in the area, giving landlords the pricing power.
Diluted Inventory Moderates Growth in Manhattan
Due to a quick increase in rental unit and condo development, rents and per-square-foot prices are sliding in the prohibitively priced market.
Fundamentals Flourish in LA
Increased investor interest in the metro’s multifamily assets is driving property values to new highs, while keeping acquisition yields at nationwide lows.
Houston Makes Buoyancy Its Brand
The metro’s multifamily market displayed a strong performance in the fourth quarter of 2017. As construction remains robust, rents are expected to rise by 2.3 percent in 2018.
Economic, Supply Growth Remains High in Dallas
Both multifamily development and investment in DFW continue at a torrid pace, bolstered by one of the country’s best-performing economies and rapid population gains.
Tech, Finance Sectors Revive Growth in Chicago
The city remains a financial powerhouse and continues to add high-paying jobs, helping rent growth achieve a slight recovery.
Healthy Demographics Push Up Demand in Austin
The metro’s multifamily demand is expected to remain strong, sustained by an estimated population growth of 2.8 percent in 2018.
Maintaining Momentum in Atlanta
The metro’s economic growth and positive demographics support apartment demand, even at a time when inventory expansion is rapid, having reached new highs in recent years.
Strengthening Economy Pushes Growth in Columbus
The city’s multifamily market is finally hitting its stride as rent growth is coming into its own, while the rate of inventory expansion is poised to remain elevated.