Research Center
Demographic Shifts Pick Up Speed in Orange County
Employment gains, a moderate supply of new development and a high barrier to homeownership have bolstered strong multifamily demand in Orange County, pushing up rents and keeping occupancy over 96 percent.
Oil Prices, Supply Still Influence Houston’s Market
The outlook for Houston’s multifamily sector will stay cloudy as the market continues to show signs of instability, mostly due to negative rent growth and decreasing occupancy in the upscale Lifestyle segment.
Steady Growth Cultivates Building Boom in Columbus
Rents are escalating due to steady employment gains and net in-migration, driven by activity associated with Ohio State. Average rent reached $876, well below the national figure of $1,316.
2017 Top 50 Property Managers
Major diversified real estate firms led our 2017 Top 50 Property Management Firms ranking, as Colliers International, Cushman & Wakefield, CBRE Group and JLL took the top spots.
Eds and Meds Spur Growth in Pittsburgh
Despite a slowly shrinking population, the city’s multifamily market remains steady, bolstered by increased hiring in recession-resistant sectors. Through May, rents rose 0.3 percent, trailing the nation’s 1.5 percent rate, Yardi Matrix data shows.
Tech Scene Stays Hot, Rent Growth Cools in San Jose
Rent growth has been decelerating since it reached double-digit levels in 2015. As of May, the metro’s $2,675 average rent was more than double the national average of $1,316, according to Yardi Matrix.
Industrial, Self-Storage REITs Performing Well
The two sectors were among the leaders of all publicly traded U.S. equity REITs in terms of the last 12 months funds from operations, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence data.
Midsummer Musings: What Will the 2nd Half Bring?
What’s ahead in the second half of the year for lending, investment volume and the business climate? A senior NAR economist sheds light on the complex issues that will shape the rest of 2017.
Asia Pacific vs. Other Global Markets
The Asia Pacific region has some of the most diverse real estate markets in the world. Alongside more established markets like Australia and Japan, there are a number of more nascent markets with lower transparency, higher barriers to entry and at various stages of development.
Employment Picture
Year-over-year, the largest difference for employment was in the Professional and Related occupations with a rise of 4.6 percent.