Why this continues to support multifamily demand.

Why inflation remains a key tenant concern.

The U.S. housing market continues to send mixed signals. While affordability has improved modestly thanks to steady wage growth and relatively flat home prices, new-home demand has slowed considerably. At the same time, residential construction activity has fallen to its lowest level since 2020, creating conditions that could benefit apartment owners over the next several years. One of the most notable trends is the shrinking construction pipeline. Residential housing starts

The Federal Reserve continues to take a cautious approach, holding interest rates steady as policymakers weigh persistent inflation against signs of a slowing labor market. While the Fed remains open to future policy adjustments, most market participants expect rates to remain unchanged for the rest of the year. Uncertainty surrounding inflation, global energy markets, and economic growth continues to influence borrowing costs. According to Marcus & Millichap, these condition

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