SFRs have emerged as a significant source of construction demand during this cycle. Since the last recession, the number of construction starts is up by more than 55%.

Millennials’ growing preference for high-skill jobs is translating to higher shares of white-collar Millennial workers in both small and large multifamily.

As of midyear 2019, the U.S. multifamily market has been off to a strong start. Here are the top markets for rent growth for the first half of the year.

Freddie Mac Multifamily’s 2019 Midyear Outlook expects solid fundamentals, low interest rates and the housing shortage to contribute to a strong 2019.

Here’s a quick look at the U.S. multifamily market finance and investment benchmarks for Q2 2019.

Amenity-rich large multifamily is increasingly geared toward high-skill jobs within the urban core, while the more dispersed and affordable small multifamily cater to a wider mix of workers.