Research

Job growth, increased consumer spending and population demographics are three macroeconomic factors contributing to a positive outlook for the multifamily and commercial real estate market according to a new forecast released by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) this week.

As technological innovations continue to disrupt traditional approaches to living, multifamily will be redefined by a more personalized and enriched consumer experience.

As apartment developments find new takers in the suburban areas of the largest US metros and regional transit connectivity continues to improve, more small building households are beginning to give up cars.

The commute choice of apartment renters appears to be at a tipping point — more recent suburban renters are ditching their cars for rides on the train or bus.

While Internet access makes steady inroads in small apartment buildings, renter preference for faster connectivity is shifting access to newer technologies.

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Here’s a quick look at the small balance multifamily finance and investment benchmarks for Q3 2017.

As Millennials age, their preference for rental accommodations continues to diversify across apartment types, with small apartment buildings now positioned to cater more to the youngest renters in this cohort.

While Q3 2017 small balance multifamily lending activity decreased 3.1 percent from Q2 2017, we’re still on pace for a new annual benchmark in the space.

The Chicago multifamily market remained strong during Q3 2017, as rents continued to set new record highs. Rising vacancy rates remained in line with the market’s historical average, despite a historically high influx of new supply.