June 24, 2019

Rent growth will continue to flatten nationwide despite constant demand for multifamily housing. Markets with job growth continue to be healthy. The market has done well at catching up supply with demand. Most of the new buildings delivered are Class A, which means there will still be room for rent increases for Class B and More

Small multifamily owners will see more favorable terms as lenders compete. The small-balance multifamily market is well-positioned going forward due to strong investment activity and a vast improvement in liquidity this cycle, largely in part due to agency support. Loan size limits will increase slightly, certain programs will become more streamlined and new lenders that More

Count on multifamily developers to be highly selective with projects going forward as they store up dry powder for the beginning of the next real estate cycle. More people are looking over their shoulders as the 10-year-long economic expansion continues. Development veterans will seek out less new opportunities going forward as they sharpen the saw More