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Westwood Apartments in Jacksonville, Florida
FloridaMarket ReportsSoutheast

Why Renters Will Rush to North and Central Florida Metros in 2025

by Channing Hamilton

Investors are attracted to the fundamentals underpinning North and Central Florida’s multifamily market for good reason.  Even before the pandemic, Tampa and Orlando — the region’s two largest metros — were in growth mode, with large corporate relocations and expansions driving demand for housing. Florida’s population surge between 2020 and 2022 accelerated that process. The state had the highest net migration increase in the country, gaining about a quarter of a million new residents in 2022 alone.  Orlando and Tampa ranked fourth and fifth, respectively, among the top 10 metros nationally …

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Ryan Dowd Cushman & Wakefield
FinanceInvestment SalesMarket ReportsNew JerseyNortheast

Investors, Take Note of New Jersey’s Millennial, Commuter Renter Demand

by Channing Hamilton

The New Jersey multifamily market continues to outperform across a variety of metrics. The state’s high population density combined with its proximity to major metropolitan areas like New York City and Philadelphia have bolstered demand for rental units, particularly among young professionals and commuters.  In addition to these factors, the region exhibits strong demographics that support the growth and stability of the multifamily market. This is in part due to the regional proximity to some of the country’s best universities, making New Jersey residents exceptionally well-educated.  Only three states have …

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Slate at Fishers District in Indianapolis
DevelopmentFinanceIndianaInvestment SalesMarket ReportsMidwest

Indianapolis Employment Growth Leads to Spike in Renter Demand

by Channing Hamilton

Known as the crossroads of America, Indianapolis offers a unique intersection of affordability, industry and Midwestern charm. According to research from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, 2.14 million people — or nearly one out of every three Hoosiers — lives in the Indianapolis metro region. Indianapolis’ growth rate last year outpaced Cincinnati, Louisville, Kentucky, Cleveland, Detroit and Chicago. It’s not hard to see why, especially when looking at the economic opportunities within the region and the state as a whole. Several Fortune 500 companies, such as Eli Lilly, the …

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Bill Ketcham, The Mogharebi Group
DevelopmentFinanceInvestment SalesLeasing & MarketingMarket ReportsNevadaWestern

Development Boom has Turned Nevada into a Renter’s Market

by Channing Hamilton

The Nevada multifamily market, which is primarily made up of Reno and Las Vegas, faced significant challenges in 2023, particularly due to rising interest rates and a slowdown in sales volume.  Rents declined by approximately 8 percent since their peak in the fourth quarter of 2021. Despite these setbacks, investors remain attracted to multifamily properties in Nevada, buoyed by the state’s favorable economic indicators and potential for long-term returns.  However, supply constraints and rising construction costs pose ongoing challenges that could impact future market growth. Nonetheless, the Nevada multifamily market …

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Metro Austin Construction, Vacancy, Rent Growth Trends
DevelopmentFinanceInvestment SalesLeasing & MarketingMarket ReportsTexas

Austin Investors Feel Pains of Overbuilding

by Channing Hamilton

Austin has distinguished itself as one of the youngest markets in the nation, with a large portion of its population falling within the working-age bracket. Notably, individuals ages 25 to 34 comprise the largest segment of residents, making rental housing pivotal to support this demographic.  Population growth was exacerbated during the COVID pandemic and in the years immediately following. Within a short timeframe, Austin experienced a substantial influx of residents, driven partly by the relocation of numerous well-known companies, such as Oracle, Google and Tesla.  These organizations moved out of …

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Ryan Duling, senior managing director, Lucent
DevelopmentFinanceInvestment SalesMarket ReportsMidwestOhio

Why Columbus is a Hidden Gem

by Channing Hamilton

­Contrary to popular belief, not everyone seeking a better lifestyle moves to Atlanta or Houston. If you live in the Midwest, Columbus has become a prime destination, especially for young people.  The metro has a reputation for being more modern, cosmopolitan and affordable than its other Ohio peers like Cincinnati and Cleveland. U.S. News & World Report ranks Columbus among the top 30 “Most Fun Places to Live in the United States.”  Then it should come as no surprise that according to a new Bank of America report, Columbus tied with Austin …

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VER at Proscenium in Indianapolis, Indiana
DevelopmentFinanceIndianaInvestment SalesMarket ReportsMidwest

No Longer ‘Flyover’ Country: Indianapolis Achieves Positive Rent Growth, Absorption

by Channing Hamilton

The capital markets continue to present challenges and create confusion across the U.S. transaction space. Most markets outside the Midwest have retreated toward a rent-growth flatline, or worse. However, in the midst of it all, the metro area stands like a pillar of stability. No longer known simply for its manufacturing prowess, Indianapolis boasts a long list of economic strengths. These include a diverse, sustainable and growing employment base; predictable fundamentals, including controlled levels of supply; a forward-thinking investment in infrastructure; and a growing base of capital. These capital sources, …

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Dallas-Fort Worth
DevelopmentFinanceFrom the MagazinesMarket ReportsTexas

Dropoff in New Construction Will Drive Future Rent Growth in Dallas

by Channing Hamilton

The multifamily sector in Dallas-Fort Worth has faced a challenging capital market environment over the past year. But like its counterparts in the Sun Belt, the local market has proven to be resilient based on economic performance, employment and population growth, as well as other market fundamentals. Sentiments about the commercial real estate sector in Dallas-Fort Worth, as a result, have turned very positive since the start of the year, though a significant number of investors remain cautiously optimistic. Employment indicators in Dallas-Fort Worth best displayed the resilience we saw …

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Annual Absorption and Deliveries in Philadelphia Apartment Market (2016-2023)
DevelopmentFinanceInvestment SalesMarket ReportsNortheastPennsylvania

A Tale of Two Multifamily Markets in Philadelphia

by Channing Hamilton

Metro Philadelphia has commonly been characterized as stable by multifamily investors. It’s akin to a backhanded compliment when comparing our region to those with higher population growth or more “business-friendly” governments. Cue the overused “eds and meds” story that fails to reference the technology, life sciences or gene therapy industries, all of which help to diversify the region’s employment base and contribute to a strong economy. (The “eds,” of course, are institutions of higher learning and the “meds” are medical facilities.)  Historically, investors also haven’t differentiated between suburban Philadelphia, namely …

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Forum Flats in Troy, Michigan
FinanceInvestment SalesMarket ReportsMichiganMidwest

Why Metro Detroit Should Be on Apartment Investors’ Radar Screens

by Channing Hamilton

The multifamily market in Detroit, characterized by its mature and stable nature, boasts robust operating fundamentals, making it an attractive investment destination. While markets across the country are facing swells of new apartment deliveries resulting in oversupply, Detroit is forecast to easily absorb all new units that come online in 2024.  In fact, 4,896 units are expected to be absorbed in 2024 while only 4,072 new units will be delivered — illustrating the strong, stable demand across the metro area.  The positive outlook for rent growth is another encouraging sign. …

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