Matrix Metro Reports

Albuquerque Seeks Solid Ground

A slow population growth, scarcity of new inventory and modest employment gains continue to position the metro’s multifamily market among the weakest in the country.

Downtown Boom Drives Demand in Cleveland

The metro’s urban core reached a milestone of 15,000 residents and more than 95,000 jobs in 2017, making it the largest downtown in Ohio.

Knoxville Fights for Position

The city is in the midst of a rental housing revival, spurred by trend-defying economic development.

Healthy Demographics Push Up Demand in Portland

The city’s strong economy makes it an attractive metro, especially for young professionals looking for high-income jobs.

Kansas City Grows From the Core

Young professionals continue to fuel multifamily development in the area, with rent growth registering a slight rebound in the first part of 2018.

Deliveries Slated for Cycle Peak in San Diego

Strong demand and a relatively slow pipeline keep the city as one of the country’s most stable multifamily markets.

Raleigh Walks With Confidence

The area’s healthy multifamily market is underpinned by strong population and job growth, a solid development pipeline and an attractive business climate.

New Supply Softens Rent Growth in Charlotte

Despite decelerating rents, investors remain focused on the metro’s multifamily market, which is set to expand by 5,800 new units this year.

Employment, Affordability Drive Demand in Jacksonville

A healthy economic climate and ongoing multifamily rent growth are drawing more investors to the metro, where the sales volume rose to nearly $1.4 billion in 2017.

Demand, Deliveries Maintain Rent Growth in the Inland Empire

Bolstered by population gains, multifamily demand continues to be strong for both Lifestyle and Renter-by-Necessity assets across the metro, where rents are expected to rise by 4.4 percent in 2018.