There has been no shortage of topics to cover in 2018 as it relates to the multifamily market, and Chatter is proud to continue serving as your go-to source for industry news, research and insights.
Rental inventory growth for year-end 2017 showed a clear contrast between the largest and smallest U.S. metros, with the latter displaying a greater increase in small asset multifamily inventory.
When analyzing the top markets for rental growth in the context of market segment peers, smaller metros registered impressive gains in both small and large multifamily as a share of total rental inventory, according to the latest American Community Survey data.
Small asset multifamily has displayed sound price fundamentals, with year-end 2017 average rent growth maintaining the upward trend of the previous year, according to the latest Census data. Small apartment buildings offer a unique blend of urban-core proximity and relatively larger apartment unit sizes.
California included four of the five most expensive metros in the nation for apartment rentals, across both small and large asset multifamily.
Speaking at the National Multifamily Housing Council’s 2019 Apartment Strategies Outlook Conference, MIT AgeLab Director Joseph Coughlin discussed how population shifts and changing generational behaviors could be the greatest disruptor for the housing market.
Multifamily owners and managers gathered for a panel at the NMHC Apartment Strategies Outlook Conference in San Diego to discuss the strategies they’re implementing to attract the right employees and entice them to stay with the organization for the long term.
Despite significant pressure from rising interest rates through most of 2018, the small balance multifamily market ended the year strong, with consistent liquidity and borrowing capacity. Whether the macroeconomic and real estate cycles continue to lengthen or begin to see a modest pullback, the multifamily sector is poised to outperform other property types.
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It turns out you can rent a two-bedroom in a small apartment property for less than a studio in a large property. Is this a value proposition for multifamily investors?
There’s a seemingly endless stream of new metrics being used to assess the multifamily market during its current run as the preferred real estate investment class. Let’s take a closer look at CPI.
Catering to families and other larger households, 2- and 3-bedroom units are well represented in small apartment assets.
While Portland took the top spot with annual rent growth of 12.0%, seven of the top 25 MSAs for apartment rent growth in 2015 were in California.
Preliminary findings show that cap rates tightened in recent quarters for multifamily properties backed by small balance loans. The spread between cap rates on small and large properties also narrowed.
Americans living in small apartment buildings outnumber renters in large properties more than three-to-one.
Cross-border multifamily investment reached new highs during 2015, with Canada leading the pack.
Job growth is one of the most important factors to consider when deciding where to invest in multifamily properties. After all, a property owner will only be as successful as his or her tenants.
Demographic and economic factors are combining to create a perfect storm of apartment demand. Our handy infographic outlines everything multifamily investors should know.
A closer look at the multifamily housing inventory in the United States and the size of the small cap investment opportunity.