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Self Storage Update

Will too much of a good thing hurt the U.S. self storage industry? Possibly, but elevated supply is just one uncertainty surrounding the sector, which was the subject of a recent update presented by Yardi Matrix. Those who invest, manage and develop self storage properties have some positive economic data on their side, such as […]

09 / 19 / 19

Recession-Proof Properties

As we head into uncertain economic times, is your multifamily portfolio recession proof? Now more than ever, you need data you can trust and a smart revenue management strategy to set competitive rental prices, maximize occupancy and spend marketing dollars wisely. And, with the arrival of artificial intelligence and machine learning to inform business intelligence, […]

09 / 10 / 19

Multifamily Market

While the U.S. multifamily sector basks in a period of extraordinary growth and vibrancy, owners, investors and residents alike should remain on guard against potential headwinds. This was a key message in a recent state of the industry webinar presentation by Jeff Adler, vice president of Yardi Matrix, with assistance from Jack Kern, director of […]

05 / 14 / 19

Originations Wane

Editor’s note: Paul Fiorilla is director of research for Yardi Matrix. His analysis of waning loan originations, despite high demand for apartments and industrial real estate, was recently published by Globe Street. You can find the full report summary available for download here. (Select the national category.) Concerns about rising interest rates and weakening economic […]

12 / 03 / 18

Industrial Strength

Yardi Matrix took a close look at the U.S. industrial real estate market’s performance in the first half of 2018 and found plenty of positive signs. Indications of the sector’s strength include: Strong demand for space driven by year-over-year e-commerce sales growth of 15.4% Nearly 125 million square feet of industrial space coming online 7% […]

12 / 01 / 18

Multifamily Update

Jeff Adler, vice president of Yardi Matrix, assisted by Jack Kern, director of research and publications, recently delivered a webinar on the state of the multifamily industry. Excerpts follow. Q: How is the U.S. economy overall? A: It’s in good shape. Gross domestic product and employment are steady, wages are rising and the labor market […]

11 / 19 / 18

Self Storage Update

The self storage industry has been strong over the last several years, with economic growth creating new households and driving demand. Can this pace continue or will the recent supply surge outpace demand? That question formed the basis of a recent web presentation by Jeff Adler and David Dent, vice president and senior real estate […]

11 / 16 / 18

Office Update

A strong U.S. economy has given rise to an equally robust office real estate market. Office-using employment and wage gains outpace the national average growth rate, according to a recent report from Jeff Adler and Jack Kern, vice president and director of research, respectively, for Yardi Matrix. Their update, presented in a webinar, focused on […]

11 / 09 / 18

Demand Information

A new report by Yardi Matrix indicates that multifamily deliveries might outpace demand in some key U.S. housing markets. Matrix conducted a study to determine which areas might be at risk of oversupply or undersupply over the next five years. The research revealed that deliveries in 2016 and 2017 helped compensate for the construction shortage […]

06 / 26 / 18

Multifamily Update

What’s the verdict on the U.S. multifamily market—healthy, ailing or somewhere in between? Data presented in a recent webinar led by Yardi Matrix indicates that the news is mostly good. “Despite a fair number of headwinds that include decelerating rent gains, growing supply, the advanced age of the economic cycle and the increase in interest […]

06 / 13 / 18

Cheaper to Buy?

In several metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs), owning a home may cost less than renting. There are several factors that determine home affordability when compared to renting, so let’s dive right in. Out of the 33 largest MSAs, 17 have homeownership options that are more affordable than renting. Homebuyers’ savings could exceed 3 percent of their […]

06 / 04 / 18

Looking Up

What does a largely stagnant year for the multifamily industry in 2017 imply for this year? How will economic, tax policy, demographic, capital market and supply factors impact the segment? These and other issues comprise the content of “Sustainable Pace?”, a new market analysis compiled by Yardi Matrix. The Yardi Matrix research team’s study suggests […]

01 / 30 / 18

Multifamily Outlook

Yardi Matrix reports another strong summer for the multifamily real estate sector. The fundamentals were downgraded from “great” to “consistently good” but several factors suggest continued, healthy performance. Even rapid development in some of the nation’s hottest markets has slowed to a more sustainable pace due to construction labor shortages. The shortages may have longer-lasting […]

10 / 02 / 17

Growing Office Rents

CBRE recently released the Spring 2017 North America Suburban Office Trends Report. Econometric advisors foresee positive net absorption and rent growth will continue throughout suburban office markets in the United States. A handful of cities stand out for their growth. For more than 27 quarters, the U.S. suburban office vacancy rate has refused to rise. […]

05 / 23 / 17

The New HUD

Two updates issued by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development bring bad news to homeowners. Denied Mortgage Insurance Rate Cut Costs Homeowners $500/year The new administration indefinitely suspended a proposed rate cut for FHA-backed mortgage insurance. Instead of dropping rates to .60 percent, they will remain at .85 percent. The decision—made within the […]

03 / 06 / 17

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