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The Decline in Apartment Rents Rising interest rates, inflation, and recession worries have caused a dramatic shift throughout the multifamily market. After surging from mid-2021 through the first half of 2022, apartment rents are falling in almost every major U.S. metropolitan area. Experts predict this slowdown to continue until year-end 2023 due to supply additions […]

Extended Hotel Stays and Increased Demand Hospitality Demand The average length of stay in hotels has undergone a notable shift since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. With travel restrictions and lockdowns disrupting travel plans, many travelers have opted to extend their hotel stays for longer durations. According to industry reports, the average length of […]

A Capital Markets Overview After years of low rates and liquidity, the capital markets sector has entered a constricted lending environment. The rapid increase in the funds rate adjusted the cost and availability of capital as banks tightened their lending standards. In March 2023, major banks declared bankruptcy, with some experts predicting the collapse would […]

Adapting to a New Normal in the Automotive Industry Over the last two years, the used car industry has seen a surge in demand, resulting in positive market performance. As the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the global supply chain, new car production was impacted, and consumers turned to the used car market to meet their purchasing […]

ROI in Commercial Real Estate When it comes to commercial real estate, determining a good return on investment (ROI) is essential for investors. While there is no universally accepted benchmark for a “good” one, several factors come into play. Here’s a breakdown of what constitutes a favorable ROI in commercial real estate and its relevance […]

Orlando, FL Retail Market Report Market Overview The retail market in Orlando has been exceptionally active due to high consumer spending and a steadily increasing population, despite recent economic headwinds. Since the pandemic, Central Florida’s tourism industry has witnessed substantial employment growth, thereby strengthening the hospitality sector. As the most frequently visited city in the […]

Fed Raises Rates The Federal Reserve announced on May 3rd, 2023, its widely expected quarter-point interest rate hike. This hike marks the 10th consecutive increase, bringing the federal funds rate to a range of five percent to 5.25 percent. The decision was unanimous, and the Fed signaled that it may pause additional increases.   With […]

Denver, CO Multifamily Market Report | April 2023 Market Overview Denver’s apartment industry has undergone changes in market dynamics. Despite experiencing exceptional demand and significant rent growth in 2022, there has been a noticeable decline in market fundamentals since the start of 2023. The decrease in activity is due to the impact of inflation on […]

Nashville, TN Multifamily Market Report Market Overview Nashville continues to increase in population and job growth, and thus renters. The market is attracting more renters to Class A apartments, which are seeing high occupancy, versus Class C properties. As job growth continues to rise in Nashville, affluent renters are increasing. Nashville is experiencing low delivery […]