The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank is linked to the same assumptions of persistent low interest rates that have contributed to the higher potential for distress in the multifamily market. Recent reports, however, show positive momentum for apartment demand, especially in Midwestern markets with less growth in apartment supply.

Sources discussed in this episode:

CNN: “The Latest on the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse” - https://www.cnn.com/business/live-news/silicon-valley-bank-collapse-updates-03-14-23/index.html

Bureau of Labor Statistics: “Consumer Price Index, February 2023” - https://www.bls.gov/news.release/cpi.nr0.htm

BLS - PPI - The Producer Price Index for Final Demand decreased 0.1 percent in February,

https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/ppi.pdf

CoStar: “Apartments.com’s February reports reveals positive monthly rent growth for second month in” a row - https://www.costargroup.com/costar-news/details/apartments.com-publishes-february-2023-rent-growth-report

Globe St. “Midwest Apartment Rent Growth Outpaces Other Regions”

https://www.globest.com/2023/03/16/midwest-apartment-rent-growth-outpaces-other-regions/

Yardi Matrix: “National Multifamily Report, February 2023” - https://www.yardimatrix.com/publications/download/file/3507-MatrixMultifamilyNationalReport-February2023

Apartment List: “Sun Belt metros lead apartment construction boom in 2023” -

https://www.apartmentlist.com/research/sun-belt-metros-lead-apartment-construction-boom-2023

RealPage: “Class A Apartments Commanding 28% Premium Over Class B Prices” -

https://www.realpage.com/analytics/class-a-rents-commanding-28-percent-premium-over-class-b-prices/

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