Matrix Reports
Knoxville Gives It the Old College Try
The metro’s economy has benefited from gains in a number of sectors, pushing investment sales to a new cycle high.
The Inland Empire Expands
Rent growth in San Bernardino and Riverside counties continued its extremely fast pace over the past year, supported by a healthy job market and moderate inventory expansion.
Rent Growth
Rents were up 2.0% nationwide in April, down 50 basis points from March and well below the 5.5% growth rate of a year ago. The 2.0% year-over-year increase is the lowest it’s been since April 2011, when rents were up only 1.5%.
Jacksonville’s Rapid Growth
A healthy employment climate, an inexpensive cost of living and mild weather are attracting jobs and new residents to Jacksonville, creating demand for apartments and bolstering rent growth.
Kansas City’s New Look
Kansas City is in the midst of a transformation, growing as a financial and research center, with increased investment in infrastructure, all of which support multifamily fundamentals.
US Rent Growth Falls Below Long-Term Average
Average U.S. monthly rents increased by $3 to $1,314, the smallest growth seen since April 2011, when rates increased 1.5 percent.
Dallas Job Stats Point to Continued Growth
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Dallas trails only New York City when it comes to job creation, meaning that people will continue to flock to the Texan city for work. The city’s current 95.1 percent occupancy rate indicates that it doesn’t have the massive multifamily shortage seen in other metros.
Philadelphia’s Apartment Revival
Yardi Matrix’s spring outlook for the City of Brotherly Love cites steady employment and population increases as a reason for the market’s increase in popularity. Demand is especially strong among job-seeking Millennials and Baby Boomers looking to downsize.