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Small multifamily rent growth is fueled by the asset class’ proximity to job centers, larger unit sizes and relative affordability to other rental property types.
In Case You Missed It: Week of August 15, 2016
FHFA increases 2016 multifamily caps; Consumer spending expected to bolster economic growth; renting becomes a lifestyle for the long haul; a look back at how NYC’s failed olympic bid; and more in the week’s apartment news roundup.
Immigration and the Small Property Rental Market
Immigration plays an important role in shoring up household formation rates and housing demand in the United States. Here’s a first look at the significance of immigration on the small property rental market.
In Case You Missed it: Week of August 8 – 12
Lenders rush to apartments; NYC’s new crop of tallest buildings; Freddie Mac announces ‘green’ finance initiative; five top construction markets and more in this week’s roundup.
How Big is the Rent Affordability Problem?
Rents in the United States have been rising faster than incomes for several years, demanding a larger share of household budgets. In fact, nearly one-third of American renter households contribute 50 percent or more of income towards rent.
INFOGRAPHIC: How Does Today’s Renter Search for a New Apartment?
Did you know that 88 percent of apartment renters trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations?
In Case You Missed It: Week of July 30
U.S. Labor Market Earns ‘Gold Medal’; First Risk Retention Compliant CMBS Deal Put on Block; Manhattan’s Luxury Condo Glut; Freddie Mac’s Mid-Year Multifamily Market Outlook and More.
What are the Top Markets for Small Asset Multifamily Rent Growth?
Though large coastal metros have the highest rent levels, some smaller secondary markets have been experiencing steeper rent increases. Here is a look at the Top 20 metro areas in the United States.
Small Asset Multifamily Demand Driven by Growth of Hispanic Renters
How does race composition vary by the size of an apartment building? Fairly significantly, it turns out, as is demonstrated in this new look at data from the American Community Survey.
Which Cities have the Greatest Difference Between Luxury and Non-Luxury Rent Rates?
While luxury apartment rent growth has out-paced that of your run-of-the-mill community over the past three years, an abundance of new Class A product hitting the market could mean that it’s time for Class B and Class C rent growth to shine.
In Case You Missed It: Week of July 18
11 U.S. cities with the greatest disparity between luxury and non-luxury rents; A tale of mixed markets; Median weekly earnings up in 2Q 2016; How Brexit could be a U.S. commercial real estate boon; How cities are responding to housing demand.