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In Part 2 of this new video series from Arbor and Chandan Economics, we focus on the small balance multifamily market’s fundamentals and performance throughout this cycle.
Multifamily Remains a Favored Asset Class — Q4 2016 Market Update
Despite uncertainty surrounding the election and slowing rent growth in some higher-priced markets, U.S. multifamily properties remained a favored asset class during Q4 2016.
Smaller Markets Outpace Larger Metro Areas in Small Apartment Growth
Figures from the the latest Census update for year-end 2015 show stronger growth in the secondary and tertiary small asset apartment markets compared to the gateway markets.
Gen X Renters Still a Critical Component of Multifamily Demand
Although smaller in share compared to the Millennials and Baby Boomers, Gen X renters are critical to apartment household formation. Relative to other age groups, more Gen X renters are likely to form households with higher incomes.
Multifamily Migration: Who is Moving Where?
While the percentage of Americans moving in a one-year period has fallen to an all-time low, an increasing amount of renters are moving across state lines.
How Do Rents Vary by Apartment Property Age?
In the age when people camp outside for days to get their hands on the latest iPhone, it should come as no surprise that some renters are always willing to pay premiums to live in the newest apartment properties.
1.5 Million More Apartment Renters, Most in Small Properties
The latest numbers from the American Community Survey confirm the importance of millennials for rental demand.