Matrix Reports
Multifamily Rents Idle in Third Quarter
After a robust first half of the year where average rents grew by $33, there was a summer slowdown, with rents increasing by only $1 in the third quarter.
Charlotte Teems With Demand Drivers
Employment growth made the city an attractive target for new and expanding businesses, while supporting long-term multifamily demand. Following last year’s cycle high in deliveries, some 6,800 units are slated for completion in 2017.
Jacksonville Set for Economic Expansion
Multifamily remains a solid investment in the metro, where both employment and population are growing. In turn, these positive demographic changes are creating strong rental demand.
Inland Empire Shows Strength
Backed by a booming industrial market, the metro added 48,000 jobs in the 12 months ending in July. Apartment deliveries have been slow throughout the cycle, but that is likely to increase as demand continues to push rents higher.
Kansas City’s Growth Story
Appealing workplaces, such as WeWork, are opening in the metro’s core submarkets, attracting young professionals to live-work-play environments. Job growth has exceeded the national average and helps maintain a robust demand for apartments.
Knoxville: No Longer in Nashville’s Shadow?
Both investors and developers are actively seeking opportunities in the market, which is expected to add new units at a rate that has not been met since 2011.
Population Growth Sustains Demand in Nashville
The city is slowly diversifying its economy, venturing from reliance on the entertainment industry. In response to the growing demand, developers are ramping up construction, with more than 13,000 units underway as of July.
Phoenix: Maintaining Momentum in the Desert
The metro is outpacing the country in job creation and population growth, drawing multifamily developers and investors looking for opportunities in second-tier markets.
Rent Growth
Rents were up 2.4% nationwide, a 20-basis-point decline from July. Although overall gains have slowed during the summer months, August kept alive a streak during which rents have increased every month this year.